Punky Fish sculpture – white and gold edition, Patrick Rougereau

Discover the exceptional sculpture by Patrick Rougereau Punky Fish, a contemporary work of art created using the demanding lost-wax technique, requiring eight production stages and over 17 days of firing before meticulous finishing. This piece combines satin and glossy finishes, highlighting the delicacy of the shapes and making mold removal particularly complex.

The sculpture is crafted using the lost-wax casting technique, involving 8 production stages and more than 17 days of firing.

Alternating satin and glossy finishes.

Delicate mold removal due to numerous indentations in the element.

New base finish: fine-grain brushed natural brown with satin varnish, complemented by matte white and Vermeil gold.

Finish with gold leaf, handcrafted by factory artisans.

A contemporary art edition created in collaboration with a renowned figure from the art world.

The artist’s second piece for Daum, after the first version in colored crystal.

New version in white crystal paste, enriched with gold accents, evoking holiday magic.

The lightness and transparency of white crystal, enhanced by the precious gold applied to the feathers.

The demanding white crystal paste requires meticulous attention to achieve a perfect effect, faithful to Maison Daum standards.

Daum is renowned for the highest quality artisanal craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating exclusive objects.

Learn the history

Daum, the legendary master glassmaker, who for over a century has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of his time, giving their works a second life in crystal and color. From École de Nancy, Art Nouveau, to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico, Daum has embraced every magical encounter between artistic creativity and modern knowledge, continually renewing the union of art and true craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: over nearly 140 years, more than 350 unique autographs have created an unparalleled legacy, a truly one-of-a-kind collection.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? Here is Daum’s secret: a creator of extraordinary objects, with a highly skilled workshop, a laboratory of wonders, designing captivating items.

Creation methods

The crystal paste technique is rare and very ancient. It appeared around 5000 BC (found in the tombs of pharaohs). Long forgotten, it was rediscovered by Daum in 1900 and further developed in 1968. The process is extremely delicate. Items made by combining pieces of crystal mixed in molds are characterized by graininess, materiality, and soft contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s specialty, copied but never matched, is the crystal paste—a precious material that gives the sculpture a dimensional quality and continues to evolve. Crystal paste has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The brilliance, vibrant colors, and subdued shades give it an unmistakable character.

Crystal paste contains nearly 30% lead. It is produced from specially prepared crystal in cauldrons. Several factors influence the final color: weighing of materials, mixture proportions, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature increases, and cooling in kilns.

Thanks to Daum’s lost-wax casting method and the reproduction process, the reproduction of the original is perfect and aligned with the artist’s wishes. Currently, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer worldwide capable of creating this exceptional material with such precision. Crystal paste is a substance that has evolved over more than a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imagination. It is through mastery and ongoing research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.