(1904 Figueras / Catalonia / Spain - 1989 ibid) "Phonograph antediluvian". Original title Pâte de verre (Crystal paste) in colorless and dark amethyst-colored, delicate glass, 1980. Artist's signature, company mark "DAUM (/) FRANCE", numbered 228/300. H. 46 cm. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Dau éditeur d'art, Nancy and Paris. The surrealist glass sculpture executed by the Cristallerie Daum in Nancy reflects the close, almost 20-year collaboration between Dalí and Daum. Dalí's intentions of metamorphosis are manifested in the material properties of the soft-plastic and flowing Pâte de verre glass, which has been melted into form. In total, he created 21 models for execution at Daum in editions of 150 to 300 copies, making him one of the most creative and significant artists to ever collaborate with the glass manufacturer. Pâte de verre (pâte de cristal) glass sculpture, 1980. Inscribed, factory mark "DAUM (/) FRANCE", numbered 228/300. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Dau éditeur d'art, Nancy and Paris.