{"product_id":"daum-glass-cavalcade-amber-6862","title":"\"Chess Knight\" by Daum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking modern pâte de verre limited edition glass sculpture by Daum, titled \u003cem\u003eCavalcade\u003c\/em\u003e and representing the Knight on a chess board, presents a powerful horse’s head rising with elegant poise. The composition captures both strength and fluidity, with the animal’s features softly modelled and emerging from a dynamic, textured base suggestive of movement and wind-swept energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass displays a beautiful interplay of translucent golden amber tones, subtly shifting with the light to reveal depth and dimension. The mane is rendered in sweeping, sculptural forms, contrasting with the smooth planes of the head. Executed in Daum’s signature pâte de verre glass technique, the surface possesses a softly granular, luminous quality. Contemporary yet timeless, *Cavalcade* exemplifies Daum’s mastery in combining artistic expression with exceptional craftsmanship. Signed \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/collections\/glass-daum\" title=\"Daum Glass - Hickmet Fine Arts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDaum \u003c\/a\u003eFrance \u003c\/em\u003eand numbered \u003cem\u003e181\/250\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:                                     23.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:                                      14 cm          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth:                                      8 cm                           \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:                               New Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:                                       Contemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:                                Pate de Verre Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:                                        6862\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: dotted 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_6788557335703491698gmail-s1\"\u003eABOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_6788557335703491698gmail-s1\"\u003eDaum Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_6788557335703491698gmail-s1\"\u003eTo see more Daum Glass items\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/collections\/glass-daum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GLASS, DAUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464174452972,"sku":"6862","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2614\/8594\/files\/Daum_Horsec.jpg?v=1775811744","url":"https:\/\/hickmet.com\/products\/daum-glass-cavalcade-amber-6862","provider":"Hickmet Fine Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}