Ashtray Art Deco Polar Bear, transparent glass, Czech Republic, 1930s.
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This Art Deco glass ashtray with a polar bear motif, designed by Karel Zentner for Glasswork Libochovice in the 1930s, exemplifies Czechoslovakian pressed glass that balances dramatic presence with refined decorative detail. Crafted entirely from glass, this weighty piece measures 24 × 11 × 13 cm and combines a cool, transparent body with a softly frosted polar bear figure. The lower part of the ashtray reveals angular, faceted geometry characteristic of the Art Deco era, contrasting with the stylized, almost abstract form of the bear. The polar bear, rendered in a dynamic forward-leaning pose, emerges atop an ice floe, with its matte finish enhancing the sculptural quality against the glossy, transparent basin. The base bears an export signature – "Czechoslovakia" in French – confirming its historic status as an export piece. The condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or losses; the details of both the animal and the geometric base remain crisp, and any manufacturing marks are consistent with lightly used, well-preserved pressed glass of the period. The ashtray’s form echoes the modernist spirit of the 1930s, when geometric rigor met the fascination with the natural world. The interplay between the frosted bear and crystal-clear glass walls speaks to an era captivated by the polar regions and a design ethos that valued both utility and strong artistic expression. The bear, frozen
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Height13 cm
Depth11 cm
Width24 cm
Dimension details
Width24 cm
Height13 cm
Depth11 cm
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