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Extremely Rare Original Cubist Ceramic Box "Crystal" By Architect Pavel Janák
About the Item
The ceramic box "Crystal" offered here by Gallery Bruno and Weber was designed by the Czechoslovakian architect Pavel Janák (1881 - 1956). It is one of the most important exhibits of applied Cubist design in general.
Only in Czechoslovakia did the phenomenon of Cubism manifest itself in architecture, design, and all areas of applied arts.
The box has a hexagonal base with slightly bent walls, and a lid that resembles a crystal lattice. The box was designed for Artěl in 1911 and made by the company Graniton in Svijany - Podoli. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
The offered artwork is the only one of its kind that still possesses its original paper label, a rare feature that significantly enhances its authenticity and historical value.
Pavel Janák (1881-1956), a distinguished Czech architect and theorist, played a pivotal role in shaping modernist design. Educated under Otto Wagner and influenced by Jan Kotěra, Janák's 1911 article "The Prism and The Pyramid" established him as a key figure in Czech Cubism. His work, characterized by dynamic forms and a departure from traditional structures, includes the iconic Fara House in Pelhřimov.
- Creator:Pavel Janák (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.52 in (6.4 cm)Width: 2.52 in (6.4 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.7 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1911
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The ceramic box is in perfect condition. The black lines that accentuate the crystalline form are not washed out, no chips or discolorations.
- Seller Location:PRAHA 4, CZ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9482237600912
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