M. Velíšek - Burning Friendship vase

Martin Velíšek

Burning Friendship vase

ruby glass, blown, bright enamel painting, signed

The vase on offer depicts caricatures of Indians and White Men smoking a peace pipe around a fire. The rest of the vase is covered in painted toadstools. The vase originates from Cause Karel May. It was chosen by the author of the exhibition for the planned “Martin Velíšek: A Retrospective” exhibit in the East Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice, November 2016 – March 2017.

Depth: 350 mm
Diameter: 
Year: 1999

Glasswork: Autorial creation

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DOROTHEUM - Křehká síla skla - 20.10.2016