"Aphrodite" by Deville-Chabrolle for Daum

An entrancing mid 20^th Century 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:                                         1980

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Materials:                                Pate de Verre Glass

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SKU:                                           6236

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ABOUT

Marie-Paule DEVILLE CHABROLLE is a French painter and sculptor born in Morocco in 1952. Her approach is a personal adventure.

Each encounter, each country crossed, each image seen, each emotion experienced contributes to her creation. Sculptures and sanguines form a whole, a global approach.

She studied for two years at the Faculty of Plastic Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and then spent two years at the School of Fine Arts in Pau.

The ochres and golds of Morocco, the obvious beauty of Khmer sculptures where a world of balance and silence emerges, everything has left its mark.

It is through the density of memory that one must still seek out this strong desire for a time that is retained rather than suspended. Today she explores new landscapes populated by characters from a legend that is entirely her own.

She has been distinguished by the Accademia Internationale “Greci Marino” in Italy. In 2000 she was chosen to create the Marianne de l’An 2000 under the features of Laetitia Casta. In 2005, Marie-Paule DEVILLE CHABROLLE collaborates with the brand DAUM, transforming her bronze works into crystal sculptures.

See Daum website for retail value 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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