Daum Pate de Verre Sage Taoiste Sculpture, France

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France.

The sculpture in the image is a “Taoist Sage” created by Daum Frères in the late 20th century, most likely between 1975 and 1999. It was produced by the renowned French glassmaker Daum, known for its mastery of the pâte de verre technique — a process in which finely ground glass is melted within a mold to achieve delicate textures and rich colors. While Daum Frères first gained fame during the Art Nouveau period for their intricate glass engravings, the company later revived and perfected the pâte de verre method, creating contemporary pieces like this elegant Taoist figure.

Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, Daum has been at the forefront of crystal artistry for over a century. Renowned for its mastery of the delicate pâte de verre technique, each piece transforms crystal into a living work of art, capturing light, color, and form. Every creation reflects exceptional craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and a distinctive artistic vision.