Daum Sculptures
For collectors, Daum is a name in the first rank of the French makers of art glass, along with those of Émile Gallé and René Lalique. Led in its early decades by the brothers Auguste (1853–1909) and Antonin Daum (1864–1931), the company, based in the city of Nancy, established its reputation in the Art Nouveau period, and later successfully adopted the Art Deco style.
In 1878, lawyer Jean Daum took over the ownership of a glassworks as payment for a debt and installed his sons as proprietors. Initially, Daum made glass for everyday purposes such as windows, watches and tableware, but the success that Gallé enjoyed at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris — the international showcase for which the Eiffel Tower was built — inspired the Daum brothers to begin making art-glass pieces. They produced popular works of cameo glass, a decorative technique in which an outer layer of glass is acid-etched or carved off to reveal the layer below, but Daum became best known for vessels and sculptures in pâte de verre — a painstaking method in which finely ground colored glass is mixed with a binder, placed in a mold and then fired in a kiln.
Though early Daum glass was never signed by individual artists, the firm employed some of the masters of the naturalistic, asymmetrical Art Nouveau style, including Jacques Grüber, Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter (whose first name is frequently misspelled). Daum also collaborated with furniture and metalware designer Louis Majorelle, who created wrought-iron and brass mounts for vases and table lamps. In the 1960s, Daum commissioned fine artists, most notably Salvador Dalí and sculptor César Baldaccini, to design glass pieces. As you see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Daum has been home to an astonishingly rich roster of creative spirits and is today a state-owned enterprise making pâte de verre figurines.
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Creator: Daum
Vintage Daum Crystal Dolphin Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Daum crystal sculpture is a stunning piece of art that will add elegance to any collection. Crafted in France, this crystal figurine features a beautiful dolphin subjec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Signed Daum Tall Clear Crystal Giraffe Animal Sculpture Figure, France
By Daum
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylized large crystal Giraffe sculpture by Daum France. Signed with an etched signature "Daum ". The sculpture is in very nice condition with no chips or scratches. Measures: 16.5".
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
"Serpent Vide Poche" by Daum Glass
By Daum
Located in London, GB
Entrancing mid 20th Century French pate-de-verre vide-poche decorated with variegated colours of greens and browns with a raised figure of a snake exhibiting fine translucent colour ...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Daum France Crystal Horse Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
Horse crystal sculpture,
signed Daum FRANCE.
Category
20th Century French Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Daum Glass Figure of an Elephant France, Modern
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Daum glass figure of an elephant
France, modern
in Amber Glass
engraved 'Daum France'
signed Daum
Measures: 4 x 3 1 1/2 in.
Category
20th Century Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in New York City, NY
A chiseled architectural, multifaceted, sculptural vase by prominent French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini (1921-1998)
signed “Daum, France in shades of m...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Daum Sculptures
1980s French Crystal Large Bison Figurine by Daum
By Daum
Located in North Miami, FL
1980s French crystal large Bison figurine by Daum. "Bison" The Daum Bison or Buffalo is an impressively sized piece of solid crystal. It is very realist...
Category
20th Century Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle for Daum Athena Limited Edition Crystal Sculpture
By Daum, Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pâte de verre crystal sculpture was designed by French sculptor Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle (b. 1952) and hand made by Daum in Nancy, France. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Dominique VIAL 'XX-XXI' Daum Crystal 'Reflect' Daum Crystal
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dominique VIAL (XX-XXI) Daum crystal
'Reflect'
Daum crystal
signed Daum FRANCE
VIAL
and numbered 6/388
Measures: Width 14.5 in. (36.2 cm.)
Catalogue note:
Daum is a crysta...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Late 20th Century "The Circuit" Crystal Art Glass Motorcycle Sculpture by, Daum
By Xavier Froissart, Daum
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th Century crystal "The Circuit" art glass moto racing sculpture paperweight by, Daum. and designed by, Xavier Froissart. The crystal glass sculpture depicts a moto racer with bent knee leaning into curve giving it a realistic ook and one that is in motion. circa 1987
Measurements:
height: 3-1/2" x length: 5.5 in.
Signature:
Signed "DAUM France"
Biography:
Xavier Froissart was the designer of the Signature series of Daum's crystal car...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century 3 Horse Grand Prix Glass Sculpture on Aluminum Base #165/200 by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This striking and materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Three Horse Grand Prix Glass Sculpture on Aluminum Base #165/200 Signed Daum originates from France during the 20th Centu...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Daum, Pâte de Verre Dragon, Honey Brown, France, 1990
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. This item crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Daum craftsmen.
Daum...
Category
1990s French Other Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Daum Pâte de Verre Set Dragons, Honey Brown Opalescent, France, 1990
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Set of 3 crystal pieces of exceptional proportions, the set crystallizes the e...
Category
1990s French Other Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Daum Pâte de Verre Dragon, Honey Brown, France, 1990
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. This item crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Daum craftsmen. Limit...
Category
1990s French Other Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Signed Daum, Pâte De Verre’, XL Women, France, Limited Edition, 1980
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. A masterpiece, this item crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Daum craftsmen. Signed on t...
Category
1980s French Other Vintage Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
French Pate De Verre Sculpture "L'Oeil de Pâques" by, DAUM and Salvador Dali
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Pate De Verre Sculpture "L'Oeil de Pâques" (The Easter Eye). by, Daum and designed by, Salvador Dali of cobalt blue eggs some melting and one with a glass eye. The sculpture...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Daum France Le Amethyst Crystal Dragon Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Daum France Le Amethyst Crystal Dragon Sculpture
Limited Edition. 1001/2000
Signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Signed Daum France Crystal Carved Owl Sculpture Figurine Mid-Century Modern 1970
By Daum, Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
This hand carved transparent Owl Figurine, Animal Sculpture is made from one piece of Crystal Glass with exceptional Craftsmanship in France circa 1970.
Very difficult process which ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Sailboat Crystal Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage crystal sculpture of an abstract sailboat by Daum, France c. 1970's. The piece is in great condition with no chips or cracks. Signed "Daum, France" on the base.
Dimensions:
2...
Category
1970s French Vintage Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Clear Crystal Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Daum of France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clear crystal art glass dolphin sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crac...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture with original box.
Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80.
Gorgeous art glass piece, hand crafted with translucent/frosted pale blue base, extending upwards to an amber tinted head.
Properly marked/etched signature on the base of “Daum, France”.
Provenance: Acquired by us from a fine Mississippi Estate, along with other Daum, Lalique and Steuben pieces. It has it’s original Daum box...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Horse Sculpture, Daum Numbered 95/195
By Daum
Located in Madrid, ES
Horse sculpture, Daum
Glass and crystal
Molded and embossed crystal, signed Daum, France', numbered 95/195.
Tail split and glued.
Dimension: (width) 44 cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Decorative Object Animal Sculpture Crystal Glass Daum France Midcentury 1980s
By Daum
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative object/dolphin sculpture by Daum France made of transparent crystal glass. Produced in France in the 80s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Large Crystal Sailboat Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Large crystal sailboat sculpture by Daum, France, circa 1970s. The piece is invery good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 8"W x 4.5"D x 16.5"H. The sculpture is...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Female Torso, Nude, Glass, Pat de verre, signed Legendre, Daum Nancy, France
By Daum
Located in Wien, AT
A rare woman's torso, called Eurydice, in white pat de verre, beautifully designed according to nature, by Maurice Legendre, from the well-known manufacturer Daum Nancy, France.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Alligator Sculpture, Daum France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Alligator Sculpture, Daum France.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Daum Sculptures
Daum Pate De Verre Art Glass "Neutron" Sculpture by Paolo Santini, Ltd Ed
By Daum
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Daum Pate De Verre Art Glass "Neutron" Sculpture by Paolo Santini, Ltd Ed 16.5"
Limited Edition of 130. The amethyst purple colored scu...
Category
20th Century French Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Daum France, Cats, Kittens, Playing in Glass/Crystal/Pate De Verre, Signed
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable kittens kissing and playing in this beautiful Pate De Verre glass sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Post-Modern Glass "Monaco Powerboat" by Daum
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
Art Crystal "Monaco Powerboat" sculpture on pate-de-verre blue base by Daum-France.
Made in France.
Date: 1989.
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Stylized Crystal Toucan Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal toucan sculpture with amber beak by Daum France, circa 1980s. The etched signature reads "Daum France" and the sculpture is in very g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Stylized Crystal Squirrel Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal squirrel sculpture by Daum France, circa 1990s. The etched signature on the base reads "Daum France"; the sculpture is in very good...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
'People Belong to Elephant' by Chen Changwei for Daum, 21/88
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Limited Edition Amber Surrealist Bust titled 'People Belong to Elephant' by Chen Changwei for Daum, 21/88.
Artist Chen Changwei breaks with tradition, reinventing the Chine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pate De Verre Glass Scultputre Entitled "Chimère" by Victor Roman for Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A fascinating limited edition pate de verre glass abstract study of the ferocious fire breathing Chimera with excellent lilac colour and very fine detail. Stamped Daum France, signed Roman and numbered 23/200.
Additional Information
Height: 16 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
Circa: 1970
Materials: Pate de Verre Glass
SKU: 5966
About
Daum Glass
Pâte de Verre is a rare and ancient glassmaking technique, which dates back to 5000 bc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Daum, France Clear Crystal Large Angelfish Sculpture with Base
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daum clear crystal angelfish sculpture. It depicts a large clear crystal angelfish figure over a clear crystal dome shaped base. The Daum...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Stylized Crystal Penguin Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal penguin sculpture by Daum France, circa 1980s. The etched signature reads "Daum France" and the sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or scratches. The p...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Art Glass Brutalist Iceberg Sculpture by Daum, France, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A clear art glass sculpture in a Brutalist style of an iceberg by Daum made in France, signed at the bottom, 1970s. Measures: 14.5 inches tall, 4.25 wide, 3.5 deep.
Category
1970s Vintage Daum Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
A French Crystal "Grand Prix" Race Car Sculpture by, Daum circa 1980s'
By Daum, Xavier Froissart
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Late 20th Century Crystal "Grand Prix" Formula 1 race car designed by Xavier Froissart and made by Daum, France, circa 1985. The racer is a mixture of frosted and polished glass depicting the realness of a Formula 1 Race Car. The Grand Prix Racer is also further etched with the number "2" on the nose guard and on both sides of the rear fin. The Grand Prix #2 was the 5th of 13 Standard Large Automobiles Daum produced for general distribution. Designed by Xavier Froissart in 1988, this model personified speed and technology.
Measurements:
height: 3.5 in. x width: 15.25 in. x depth: 7.75 in.
Signature:
The racer is signed, "Daum France" and also retains its original box, and Daum paper label.
Condition:
The racer is in very good condition with very minimal wear
Notes:
There are currently 35 known automobiles directly manufactured by Daum, including standard editions, limited editions, custom designs, and relief (1/2 width) cars, and the smaller cars. These cars range in length from 8” to 17” in length, and range in scale from 1:20 to 1:12, making them some of the largest high quality lead crystal cars ever produced. In addition to the 35 physical cars, there are 2 known Daum paperweights with car images. There is also one additional car which was manufactured by Daum's sister company, Cristal de Sevres, also signed by Claude Nicolas. Thus there are a total of 38 collectible Daum Automobile...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Rare Abstract Frosted Solid Block Glass Sculpture by Daum
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare abstract frosted glass sculpture by Daum stamped on the top solid block of glass frosted finish very heavy and unique maybe store display.
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Daum Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Daum sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Daum sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Daum sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Daum were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Dominique Pouchain, Line Vautrin, and Claude Victor Boeltz. Prices for Daum sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $445 and can go as high as $4,161, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
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Questions About Daum Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024To identify Daum crystal, look for the maker's mark, usually found at the bottom of the piece. Most crystal ware produced by the luxury maker will feature the brand's logo or a hand-applied artist's signature. You can compare the markings on your piece with images featured on trusted online resources to learn more about them. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Daum crystal.
- Is all Daum glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
- How is Daum glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How Daum glass is made involves a process unique to the manufacturer, called pâte de verre. It involves filling a refractory mold with finely crushed glass and then baking the piece in a kiln. Shop a collection of Daum glassware on 1stDibs.
- Are all Daum vases signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Daum vases are signed. Authentic Daum glass work will have the signature “Daum Nancy” and incorporate the cross of Lorraine. Looking for a signature is one of the best ways to ensure authenticity. Browse a range of authentic Daum vases and other glassware on 1stDibs.
- Is Daum crystal marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Yes, Daum crystal is typically marked. The French maker usually adds the word "Daum Nancy" and its logo, a double cross called the Cross of Lorraine, to its pieces. You can locate the mark in a discreet area, such as on the bottom of stemware and decorative objects. Find a selection of Daum Nancy crystal wares on 1stDibs.