celebrated as one of Europe’s most treasured and most distinctive luxury products— Bohemian Glass
During the Renaissance and the High Baroque—from sixteenth century until about 1750—Bohemian glassworkers were the dominant producers of decorative glassware in Europe, creating a distinctive product that was sought after by kings and queens from all corners of the continent.
With the end of the late Baroque and the birth of Neoclassicism, taste for Bohemian glass products in Europe waned. The vibrant colours and intricate detailing of the Bohemian style found little favour throughout a continent that had grown to admire the restrained elegance of the Neoclassical.
歐洲最為獨特且珍貴的奢侈品之一:波西米亞玻璃
自從中古世紀以來,橫跨文藝復興、巴洛克時期,至今,波西米亞玻璃仍被歌頌為:歐洲最為獨特且珍貴的奢侈品之一。波西米亞的玻璃匠師,經歷了無數次的實驗,終將現在常見的紅、藍以及綠寶石的顏色成功研發。再者是刻工,厚玻璃無法顯現雕刻工藝,因此需要有著夠薄、且有色的玻璃才得以製作。在極薄透的玻璃上,做出困難、繁複的雕刻工藝與細節,由此可見其收藏價值。
在19世紀,紳士和淑女泡完湯後,男士會讓妻子去享受購物的時光; 同時,公爵和公主會邀請紳士們至森林裡打獵,特別是狩鹿。而這些刻著打獵場景的波西米亞玻璃,會由公爵贈與給凱旋歸來的狩獵者,作為獎品。而他們收下後會將玻璃盛滿啤酒、並喝下慶祝。
雙層玻璃是波希米亞地區流行的獨特裝飾工藝,主要用於大口杯、高腳杯、盤和奢華的紀念品、禮品等,雖然廣受上層人士歡迎,但是產量稀少。
此組作品,細緻得展現波西米亞經典的紅玻璃、麋鹿主題,可作為花器及水果器皿使用,為屋內空間增添喜慶和溫暖氛圍。