Pâte-de-verre as a basic concept was produced by Ancient Egyptian and Roman glass makers, prior to the first century AD. At its simplest, the process includes filling a refractory mold with granules of glass, heating the glass in a kiln until the grains fuse into a single mass, cooling and breaking away the mold, followed by cleaning and selective polishing of the glass. The benefit of this method is that colors can be specifically placed within the mold, creating elaborate decorative coloring. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, FRENCH DESIGNER MAX BLONDAT AND ALMERIC WALTER – NANCY PATE DE VERRE PAPERWEIGHT SHAPED AS A RABBIT IN A GORGEOUS GREEN COLOR… THE DESIGN OF THE PAPERWEIGHT IS VERY UNIQUE, DESIGNED BY MAX BLONDAT AND EXECUTED BY ALMERIC WALTER IN THE FORM OF A RABBIT RESTING ON A TEARDROP SHAPED BASE USING RARE AND ANCIENT TECHNIQUE OF PATE DE VERRE.. SUBTLE GREEN SHADES OF PATTE DE VERRE EXPRESS THE DELICATE RICHNESS OF THIS PAPERWEIGHT… SIGNED ON ONE SIDE MAX BLONDAT AND A. WALTER NANCY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BASE.. BECAUSE DAUM SCULPTURES ARE CRAFTED BY HAND, NO TWO ARE EXACTLY ALIKE.. IT ABSORBS THE LIGHT BEAUTIFULLY AND MAKES A REAL STATEMENT PIECE – VERY CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. APPROXIMATE SIZE IS 3.5 INCHES HEIGHT – 5.75 INCHES LENGTH – 4.25 INCHES DEPTH. A FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY PIECE, AESTHETICALLY PLEASING TO THE EYE, A PIECE OF ART IN ITS OWN RIGHT.. LIGHT SIGNS OF PREVIOUS USE AND OWNERSHIP NEEDS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION – EXCELLENT PRE-OWNED CONDITION TO THE PAPERWEIGHT. Walter produced editions of his pâte-de-verre pieces, which means he either perfected the ability to reproduce the molds and waxes in quantity, or in keeping with his formal ceramic training, created a master mold from which to make numerous wax copies.. Walter began working for Daum in 1904, teaming up with designer Henri Bergé to perfect the color strength of the glass.. During the great Depression, in 1920’s new pieces were created, typically bookends, hollow birds and fish used as light-fittings, paperweights, and animal figures. The style was simplistic, with singular color casts and semi-polished surfaces.. After the war, he decided to create his own glass studio at Nancy, rue Claudot. He continued his collaboration with Henri Bergé… Almeric left Nancy in 1940 before the arrival of German troops. One of his most famous sculptures is the Fountain of Youth, representing three children watching three frogs.. He was the son of a cooper and was apprenticed to an ornamental sculptor in 1886. He worked in wood, stone, earth, glass, bronze, and excelled in the decorative arts. Just re-package in its original packaging materials, box and insured (or similar in size).. The items I sell are vintage, antique pieces and have been previously owned – these are not new store bought items… I also do my best to give detailed information on the vintage items. Keep in mind they are vintage (old) and will have flaws. If item is damaged, SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS and BOX for photo taking.. Will need to send me all pictures to start the claim.. Once I received the proof (pictures requested) of damage, will automatically start the claim. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Figurines”. The seller is “heidi4911″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Color: Green
- Model: PAPERWEIGHT
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Subject: Rabbit
- Origin: France
- Material: Pate de Verre Glass, Glass
- Brand: Daum
- Production Style: Art Glass
- Theme: Rabbits
- Object Type: Figurine
- Subject/Theme: Rabbit
- Type: Showcase Display Figurine
- Type of Glass: Pate De Verre