This exquisite thistle (Le Chardon) lamp by Daum Freres and Maurice Bouval depicts an asymmetrical thistle sprig, with one bud closed and the other in bloom, the flower rendered in a pâte de verre shade of blue, pink, and green with finely articulated striations. Each bract undulates and curves gently upward, while the stem is enlivened with spiny bumps and vertical ridges. The foot is formed from the sweeping contours of thistle leaves that wrap around the fork of the stem. The bronze is finished with a richly toned verdigris, adding a sense of organic realism to the composition.
