Lot 102

Pavel Janák (1882 - 1956) CUBIST COFFEE SERVICE

The famous cubist service was designed by Pavel Janák for the Artěl production cooperative and manufactured by Graniton, Rydl and Thon, Svijany-Podolí. The conical shape, faceted mantle with 12 facets, golden eyelets are in the shape of balls, golden star diamond pattern decorates the whole service. References: Švestka J. and T. Vlček, Czech Cubism 1909-1925, 1991, p. 291 and Hořava J., Artěl, Graniton - Artistic and Utility Ceramics 1907-1928, p. 74. Dimensions: larger teapot h. 21,5 cm, smaller teapot h. 18 cm, milk jug h. 15,5 cm, sugar bowl h. 12,5 cm, cups with saucer h. 7 cm.