“L’âme de Vénus” (Mind of Venus)

Arman- Daum- SILVER- LAmedeVenus

Arman (1928-2005)

L’âme de Vénus” (Mind of Venus)

Black glass and pure silver (DAUM Glassworks of Nancy, France)

Base in Bronze (Bocquel Foundry)

Edition of 8 plus 4 proofs

Solid silver and black Daum crystal glass full length standing figure, of typical sliced composition, raised on integral silver and further bronze rectangular section base, etched signature to the base of the glass Arman Daum France HC4, h.74cm (29″)
Footnote; This particular goddess is the conclusion of the trilogy of the Daum’s Venus, Symbol of Beauty and Love. Produced in an edition of eight plus four artist proof, this one 3/4 artist proof. One example of “L’Ame de Venus” sold at a Paris auction for a price of $215,000 [Massol, Paris. June 1, 2007- Lot 107] (Another example also was sold in New York’s Madison Avenue in February 2007 for $235,000. USD.) It is accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity from DAUM glassworks.