Borek Sipek (Bořek Šípek) (1949-2016), a glass ‘Alterego No.205’ vase and a glass ‘Alterego No.501’ fruit bowl c.1990 The almost cylindrical vase embellished on the neck with cased blue glass ribbons; together with a fruit bowl with multiple applied pointed prunts in clear and green glass that allow the bowl to sit at an angle 27.5 cm high and 17.3 cm diameter (2) Property from a Private Collection Note: Bořek Šípek (1949-2016) was a renowned postmodern Czech Architect and designer who was born in Prague and established his own design workshop in Amsterdam in 1983. He also began a collaboration with the Italian brand Driade, designing furniture and objects for them. His glass pieces have sometimes been described as Bohemian "neo-baroque". In his homeland he was designated ‘Court architect’ of Prague Castle by the then Czech president Václav Havel, the Castle being his official residence. Vase - Light natural wear to base. Bowl - good condition.