Elevate your collection with the breathtaking fluid lines of fine French art glass craftsmanship. This exceptional solid lead crystal whale sculpture features a beautifully stylized, playful form capturing light through its thick, heavy contours and gracefully upturned fluke.
- Size: 4 inches in height by 6 inches long (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Material: Lead Crystal / Glass
- Decade: 1970s
- Style: Mid Century Modern / Minimalist Luxury
- Condition: Excellent condition with superb clarity, magnificent brilliant refraction, and zero signs of structural wear
- Extra notes: This premium art object features an authentic incised script signature along the lower base edge verifying its origin from the historic studios of France.
The legendary glassworks of Daum were originally established in Nancy, France, during the late nineteenth century, earning international acclaim for pioneering magnificent contributions to the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. By the mid-to-late twentieth century, the studio shifted its focus toward masterful mastery of thick, brilliantly clear full lead crystal sculptures that celebrated minimalist silhouettes and organic animal forms. This heavy, hand-sculpted whale perfectly embodies that mid-century design era, utilizing a single seamless pour of molten glass to create a sense of effortless underwater motion. It stands as a premium display piece that adds a striking element of sophisticated luxury to a sunlit windowsill, an executive desk display, or an established art glass curation.