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Josef Vanca - Two Canoeists

Verified JIHOKERA, Bechyně · 1960s
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A figural group of two canoeists in a racing boat, cream-white glazed terracotta. Model no. 173, designed by Josef Vanca (1908-1988), a graduate of the Ceramics School Teplice and UMPRUM Prague, who worked as a designer at Epiag Karlovy Vary and, from 1945, as a ceramics educator in Ústí nad Labem. He designed over 68 models for JIHOKERA Bechyně, more with sporting subjects than any other designer at the factory. One piece, one new owner, then closed. ✦

TITLEKanoisti (Two Canoeists)
MODELNo. 173
FORMFigural group, two canoeists in a racing boat
MATERIALTerracotta, cream-white glaze
PRODUCTION1960s
MARKNo signature, partial stamp on base
CONDITIONSmall chip in one location, stable, not visible from the front under normal display. Glaze otherwise fully intact. Modelling detail sharp and well-preserved. Very good condition.

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