Ashtray Wiosna, multicolor porcelain, by F. Kalfas, Ćmielów, Poland, 1940s.
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The 'Wiosna' ashtray, designed by Franciszek Kalfas for the Ćmielów Porcelain Factory between 1942 and 1944, exemplifies the fusion of utility and sculptural artistry characteristic of early 1940s Polish decorative arts. The form features a cool satin-matte blue concave dish, shifting to a raised, glossy white base, with a central sculptural element: a kneeling young woman in a white dress adorned by delicate, hand-painted blue and red dots, recalling patterns of the late Art Deco era. Her hair, finished in lustrous black glaze, evokes the stylized coiffures of the period. Surrounding her are relief-like, light green branches, touched with hand-applied red flowers—portraying an awakening spring motif. Slender gold stripes encircle the base, refining the silhouette and adding subtle luxury. The porcelain reveals the atelier’s technical finesse: balanced modeling, clean joins, and precise hand decoration. The piece is preserved in very good condition, showing no
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Height12 cm
Width19.5 cm
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Width19.5 cm
Height12 cm
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