Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Decorative Paperweight Sculpture

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This stunning crystal car paperweight sculpture is by Daum, France, and was made in Nancy circa 1980. This exceptional original … Read more This stunning crystal car paperweight sculpture is by Daum, France, and was made in Nancy circa 1980. This exceptional original design is from artist and sculptor Xavier Froissart, and this model, named "Marly," was released in 1987. The sculpture features a detailed relief of a robust limousine car. This piece is a tribute to the motion picture industry, sedans full of suspense and intrigue. The paperweight is signed on the underside with the Daum acid-etched "Flower + Nancy" mark*.
Dimensions: 9.07 in wide (23 cm) by 1.57 in deep (4 cm) by 2.94 in high (7.5 cm).

Reference: Only 1210 pieces of the Marly model were produced by Daum. *The Daum "Nancy" mark, featuring the stylized flower, was used on pieces sold directly through the Daum factory in Nancy. This particular stamp corresponds to works produced between the 1960s and 2000; after 2000, the same design was updated annually with the corresponding year. These pieces are considered official factory seconds and were available only through the factory store or during a once‑a‑year private sale for employees and local residents. Factory seconds typically show very small variations from the original design—such as tiny internal bubbles, slight distortions, or minor finishing differences. Some may also lack a final surface treatment. Pieces with major flaws were never sold. Instead of the classic Daum signature, factory seconds carry this specific engraved mark. For most collectors, the distinctions are subtle enough that the original reason for the "second" designation is nearly impossible to detect. See less