"Aphrodite" by Deville-Chabrolle for Daum

An entrancing French pate-de-verre glass study in the form of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, seated on a boulder looking upwards. The figurine with variegated colours of blues and ambers, signed Deville-Chabrolle Daum France  and numbered 161/475

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height:                                      30 cm

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Condition:                               Excellent Condition

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Circa:                                         2005

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Materials:                                Pate de Verre Glass

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SKU:                                           6236

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ABOUT

Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle (French, b. 1952)

Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle is a distinguished French contemporary painter and sculptor, particularly celebrated for her sensitive and elegant representations of the female form. Born in Meknès, Morocco, in 1952, her early artistic development was influenced by extensive travel and exposure to different cultures. She studied for two years at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, before continuing her training for a further two years at the École des Beaux-Arts in Pau, France.

Deville-Chabrolle works primarily as a figurative artist, producing sculpture alongside accomplished drawings in sanguine or red chalk. Her graceful female figures are characterised by their quiet introspection, sensuality and delicately observed poses. The artist has acknowledged the influence of Morocco's rich colours and the serenity and balance of Khmer sculpture upon her work.

In 2000, Deville-Chabrolle was selected to create La Marianne de l'An 2000, depicting French model and actress Laetitia Casta.

Since 2005, she has collaborated with the celebrated French glassworks Daum, translating a number of her sculptural compositions into richly coloured pâte-de-verre crystal. These works combine Deville-Chabrolle's distinctive feminine imagery with Daum's exceptional glassmaking tradition and craftsmanship

See Daum website for retail values for current similar sculptures here - https://www.daum.fr/en/aphrodite-de-marie-paule-deville-chabrolle/

Daum Glass

Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, Daum began as a modest glassworks established by Jean Daum. Initially producing utilitarian wares, the firm rapidly evolved under the direction of his sons, Auguste and Antonin Daum, who embraced the flourishing Art Nouveau movement. By the late 19th century, Daum had become one of the leading artistic glassmakers in France, renowned for its cameo glass, acid-etched decoration, and naturalistic designs inspired by flora and fauna.

Working alongside artists of the École de Nancy, including Émile Gallé, Daum developed a distinctive style characterised by layered glass, intricate carving, and subtle coloration. In the early 20th century, the firm adapted to the emerging Art Deco aesthetic, producing sleeker, more geometric designs while maintaining exceptional technical standards.

A major innovation came with the development of pâte de verre, a technique revived and refined by Daum to create sculptural works with soft, textured surfaces and rich translucency. This process became central to the company’s identity in the modern era.

Today, Daum continues to collaborate with contemporary artists and designers, producing limited-edition sculptures and objects that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity. From its Art Nouveau origins to its current position as a leader in artistic glass, Daum remains synonymous with innovation, quality, and French decorative excellence.

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