Bulldog Figurine, multicolor glass, Daum, France, early 20th c.
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This miniature bulldog sculpture, crafted by Daum in Nancy, epitomizes early 20th-century French Art Nouveau. Produced around 1900, it is pressed glass, colored in the mass, encompassing a palette of warm tones: deep amber flows into orange and red, with pronounced yellow accents on the ears and legs. Its satin finish gently diffuses light, imparting a subtle glow to the figure. The anatomical features typical of a bulldog—expressive muzzle, folds, and muscular stance—attest to the precision of its modeling. The figure rests atop a polished, smoky glass base with crisp contours, offering a clear contrast to the matte body of the dog. This work is catalogued and hand-signed, its proportions and style referencing Daum's affiliation with the Art Nouveau movement during the firm's formative years. The sculpture is preserved in excellent, authentic condition, free from damage, discoloration, or restoration. The Daum bulldog quietly conveys the spirit of fin-de-siècle Nancy, an era marked by experimentation with organic form and reverence for nature. Compact and poised, its soft hues evoke the impression of sunlight caught in glass. This sculpture brings a sense of tranquility and dignity, while the subtle interplay of light and shadow recalls the sculptural innovations of the Ecole de Nancy. The meticulously rendered anatomical detail conveys an emotional resonance typical of early 20th-century applied arts, when the mastery of craft defined the
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Height10 cm
Depth5 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height10 cm
Depth5 cm
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