Vintage Czech lampwork glass "camels under palm trees" ornament figurine. Jaroslav Brychta

Vintage Czech lampwork glass "camels under palm trees" ornament figurine. A remarkable piece of unique studio glass design by Jaroslav Brychta of the Zelezny Brod school of glass. Part of the "oasis" collection Intricately made by hand with a pair of glass camels under glass palm trees, all set on a bakelite plastic base. In perfect original condition and a truly collectable museum piece of studio glass. 

Age: circa 1940's
Origin: Bohemia; Czech
Size: 13 x 11 x 6cm approximately
Material: glass
Condition: Excellent

Professor Jaroslav Brychta (1895-1971) studied at the Prague School of Decorative Arts from 1912-18 under Professors Drahonovsky and Kloucek. From 1920-60, he was a professor at the Specialised School of Glassmaking at Zelezny Brod, and directed the Glass Figurine department and school. His work can be found in many public and private collections, and was displayed at many prestigious exhibitions including the International Expositions in Paris (1937), Brussels (1958) and Montréal (1967).
Brychta's work is famous in Europe and is part of the rich cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.