CRYSTAL SCULPTURE DAUM & ALAIN CHOISNET
When a sculpture is interpreted in crystal paste, the material becomes an essential part of its creation. Its transparency, colours and variations offer very different possibilities depending on the model.
Daum applied this expertise to two sculptures by Alain Choisnet, Louison and Adélie, both originally created and produced in bronze.
Daum, a Great French Maison
Founded in Nancy in 1878, Daum is one of the leading names in French decorative arts and luxury. Closely associated with the École de Nancy and Art Nouveau, the Maison distinguished itself early on through its ability to combine artistic creation with mastery of glassmaking.
Throughout its history, Daum has collaborated with numerous artists, including Salvador Dalí, César and Arman. Sculpture therefore holds an important place in its catalogue, alongside creations from its own workshops.
Today, the Daum name remains associated with creations made in France according to exacting artisanal expertise.
Crystal Paste, a Daum Signature
Crystal paste has become one of the signatures of the Maison. Its production involves the lost-wax technique and requires precise control of temperatures, colours and the behaviour of the material.
Each sculpture goes through numerous stages of production and finishing in the Daum workshops. Every example must remain faithful to the master model, both in the rendering of the forms and in the colours. The finished crystal sculpture must be free from bubbles and imperfections.
This exacting process, combined with Daum’s mastery of crystal paste, creates the depth, translucency and richness of colour that characterise Daum creations.
Louison and Adélie, from Bronze to Crystal Paste
Daum chose to produce two sculptures by Alain Choisnet as part of its collaborations with artists: Louison and Adélie.
Both had originally been created and produced in bronze. For their interpretation in crystal paste, they were reworked and adapted to the characteristics of this new material, resulting in two new sculptures.
The crystal paste also introduces a new dimension through its transparency and variations in colour.
For Louison, Daum chose shades of pink, while Adélie was interpreted in amber tones. These choices give each sculpture a distinct identity while preserving the characteristics of the sculptor’s original model.
Louison and Adélie are each produced by Daum in a limited edition of 125 numbered examples.
They thus join the Daum catalogue, among the many artistic collaborations developed by the Maison throughout its history.
