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Unique Artistic Engraved Vase Saint Sebastian 'Otto Pietsch' Bohemian Glass

$4,722.22
£3,441.60
€3,950
CA$6,474.88
A$7,229.37
CHF 3,771.03
MX$88,895.83
NOK 47,595.16
SEK 44,809.17
DKK 30,056.35
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About the Item

A unique engraved vase from the first half of the 20th century . This breathtaking figural engraving depicting the execution of Saint Sebastian – ( According to legend, Sebastian, the captain of the Praetorian Guard at the imperial court, openly professed Christianity and helped poor Christians. Therefore, Emperor Diocletian sentenced him to death. This punishment was carried out by Numidian archers. ) The vase is signed - Otto Pietsch Otto Pietsch Sen. (1868-1938) was the son of master engraver Carl Pietsch. He is recorded as having received his training at the Glasfachschule in Steinschönau from 1881-87, together with his father and Franz Ullmann. From 1888 Otto worked as a master engraver and a year later he began to teach the art of glass-cutting and modelling at the technical school. He later worked for the Viennese glass firm of J.& L. Lobmeyr in Steinschönau. Ernst Liebermann (1869-1960) was a painter and illustrator in Berlin specialising especially in classical portraits of nymphs The vase is in perfect order without damage.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Art Glass,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nový Bor, CZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5478225693122

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