Daum Prowling Leopard Amber Crystal Pâte de Verre Limited Edition Sculpture 05747

Daum Prowling Leopard Amber Crystal Pâte de Verre Limited Edition Sculpture 05747

True artistic power does not loudy demand your attention; it commands it through the quiet tension of a predator caught mid-stride. This magnificent sculpture freezes the fluid grace and coiled energy of a prowling leopard inside a heavy block of amber light. It dramatically shifts the weight of an interior, transforming any tabletop or shelf into an exhibition of raw, natural majesty.

STORY & MEANING

The Leopard Sculpture represents a crowning achievement within Maison Daum’s world-renowned Univers Animaliers (Animal Kingdom) archive. Since 1878, the historic workshops in Nancy, France, have explored the depths of animal art, but few subjects map as flawlessly to the medium of glass as this mythical feline. It represents a timeless study of camouflage, agility, and independent strength, translated into a modern statement piece for high-tier residential estates.

The sculpture is brought to life using Daum's centuries-old, meticulous pâte de verre (crystal paste) technique. Crushed multi-tonal crystal is hand-packed into a custom plaster mold before undergoing a slow, multi-day firing process in a high-temperature kiln. Because the single-use mold must be broken away to free the finished leopard, the resulting gradations of warm honey, rich amber, and smoky tones—which mimic the shifting rosettes of a natural coat—belong entirely to this specific exemplar.

Restricted to a highly elite global edition of only 500 numbered pieces, this imposing and slender work straddles the boundary between fine art and avant-garde luxury design. It acts as a permanent, high-value asset for your decor, built exclusively for the connoisseur who respects the patience of ancient lost-wax firing and the magnetic aura of the untamed wilderness.

KEY FEATURES

lost-wax pâte de verre technique The signature crystal paste method gives the leopard a frosted, highly tactile surface texture that absorbs, scatters, and plays with natural room light.

kinetic muscular tension The low, prowling profile captures the anatomical precision of a big cat mid-stride, showcasing a palpable tension and fluid power in its legs and spine.

iridescent rosette gradations The subtle distribution of amber, honey, and dark smoky glass tones naturally evokes the predator's spotted coat, ensuring no two sculptures are identical.

imposing estate-scale footprint Measuring over fourteen inches in length and weighing over seven pounds, this substantial work possesses the visual weight required to anchor a formal interior.

hand-incised workshop pedigree Each authentic sculpture is hand-signed by the artisans with the official "Daum France" signature and its unique edition number, acting as a permanent anchor of trust.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Brand: Daum (France)

SKU / UGS: 05747

Collection: Univers Animaliers / Bestiary Series

Model: Leopard Sculpture (Léopard)

Material: Fine Pâte de Verre (Crystal Paste)

Colorway: Natural Amber, Honey, and Smoky Tones

Edition Type: Limited Series of 500 Pieces Worldwide

Length: 14.2 inches (36.0 cm)

Height: 7.3 inches (18.5 cm)

Width: 3.9 inches (10.0 cm)

Net Weight: 7.41 lbs (3.36 kg)

Origin: Handcrafted in Nancy, France

Condition: Brand New in Original Luxury Daum Box

WHY BUY FROM US

Verified French Provenance We specialize directly and exclusively in top-tier European glass art and tableware, guaranteeing this sculpture is a 100% authentic, first-quality creation with its numbered Certificate of Authenticity included.

Specialist Fine Art Crating Given the substantial seven-pound weight and the long, delicate contours of the prowling tail and limbs, your sculpture is packed inside its original foam-lined luxury chest and safely double-boxed with heavy-duty structural cushioning.

Fully Insured Priority Freight Your investment travels via high-security, signature-required courier service and is backed by a premium valuation insurance policy from our vault directly to your door.

Direct Expert Communication Our team possesses deep technical knowledge of historical French kiln-firing methods and provides prompt, personal guidance on safe micro-fiber cleaning, display placement, and optimal spotlighting.

PERFECT FOR

• The premier international glass art connoisseur seeking a definitive, limited-edition anchor for an elite Daum bestiary collection.

• A show-stopping centerpiece for a private executive desk, luxury library bookshelf, formal fireplace mantle, or entry gallery console.

• Sourcing top-tier, hand-crafted European art to bring organic warmth and masculine sophistication to a luxury residential design project.

• An extraordinary, milestone family heritage gift to celebrate a significant corporate victory, lifetime achievement, or grand retirement.

• Collectors of wildlife fine art who demand that their central decorative assets reflect old-world hand craftsmanship and contemporary visual power.

AVAILABILITY / URGENCY

The Daum Leopard in natural amber crystal is one of the most fiercely pursued and low-yield animal runs in the modern luxury home industry. Because the hand-packing of complex multi-tonal crystal paste is a slow, low-yield artisanal process, batch arrivals from the Nancy atelier are strictly managed and limited. Once the final numbered units are claimed by global estates, the original molds will be permanently retired. We invite you to add this magnetic expression of wild beauty to your private collection while this pristine, brand-new example remains available.