A prestigious sculpture of an Andalusian rider – Daum brand

Discover the Cavalière Andalouse by Daum, exquisitely crafted from crystal in shades of amber, grey, and powder pink. This magnificent piece captures the essence of Andalusia, celebrating the tradition and elegance of Doma Vaquera, a revered equestrian sport in southern Spain.

The Andalusian rider is sculpted in a dynamic pose, showcasing his graceful gestures and magnificent horse. His flowing skirt, captured in full motion, adds a realistic portrayal to this piece. The second piece in the Riders of the World series, following the Rider of the Sands, the rider is adorned with meticulous details, including hand-finished gold leaf, highlighting Daum's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

Daum represents the highest quality artisanal art combined with a passion for creating beautiful things.

Discover the story

Daum, the legendary master of glassmaking, has maintained warm relationships with the greatest artists of their times for over a century, giving their works a second life in crystal and colour. From École de Nancy, from Art Nouveau to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico, Daum has not missed any of the magical encounters of artistic creation with modern knowledge and this continually renewed marriage of art and exceptional craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: for nearly 140 years, over 350 unique signatures have created an unparalleled legacy, a unique collection of its kind.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? This is the secret of Daum, the creator of exceptional things, a highly educated workshop, a laboratory of wonders, a designer of unparalleled objects.

Creation methods

The pâte de verre technique is rare and very ancient. This technique appeared as early as 5000 BC (found in the tombs of pharaohs). Long forgotten, it was rediscovered by Daum in 1900 and then reworked in 1968. This process is extremely delicate. The products obtained by combining pieces of crystal mixed in a mould are characterised by a graininess, material, and softness of contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

A speciality of Daum, copied but never equalled, pâte de verre, a precious material giving the object a sculptural dimension, is continuously evolving. Pâte de verre has the particular property of giving transparency to the shapes it reproduces. The brilliance of this material, the intensity of colours, and muted shades give it a unique character.

Pâte de verre contains almost 30% lead. The material is made from specially crafted crystal in pots. Several factors influence the final colour effect: weighing of materials, proportions of mixtures, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature rise, and cooling of the kilns.

Thanks to crystal casting and the lost-wax casting method developed by Daum, the reproduction of the original is perfect and in accordance with the artist's wishes. Today, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this unique material with such perfect precision. Pâte de verre is a substance that has been evolving for over a century and adapts to the whims of the imagination of master glassmakers. It is through mastery and continuous research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.