This fantastical Art Deco stag sculpture is handmade from lampworked glass by master glass sculptor Istvan Komaromy (b.1910 - d.1975). Described as the 'Michelangelo of glass', Komaromy numbered royal families, amongst those who collected and commissioned his work.

Komaromy produced his work by hand without the use of assistants and all of his glass pieces were made using a Bunsen burner to transform solid or tubular coloured, or opaque glass rods into the most delicate shapes. A short clip entitled 'Istvan Komaromy - Blow Pipe Art! 1935' can be found in the archives of the British Pathe website, shows his exceptional talent at work.

This elysian piece presents the stag as balancing on a black glass ball, a characteristic common to Komaromy's pieces produced in the 1950s, as is the mounting of the piece to the marble plinth. The arched, sculpted curves and stylised contours bring elegance on many levels, from the form and posture of the overall piece to details such as the delicate eyes, horns and tail. The glass itself is a blend of opaque pale blue, translucent opalescent and hairline swirls of charcoal grey, giving an overall effect of marble.

Note: accompanying this piece is also an original brochure.

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the base is lined with protective felt.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 9.6" / 24.5 cm tall (from horns to plinth base) x c. 4.9" / 12.5 cm width (from nose to tail). Base measurements: c. 2.9" / 7.5 cm x c. 2.9" / 7.3 cm

Condition report:

Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs. Please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the base is lined with protective felt.

Additional dimensions information:

see description for detailed dimensions

Wear condition

Width

12.5 cm

Height

24.5 cm

Date of manufacture

1950s

Period

Mid 20th Century

Condition

Used

Materials

Glass

Designer

Unknown

Brand / Manufacturer

Stag

Place of origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Item location

Frome, United Kingdom

SKU

98184962

Seller

Anne_3572

Seller VAT status

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