Demeter H. Chiparus, 1886 - 1947

en bronze patiné et peint à froid, les bras et le visage en ivoire, sur un socle en onyx à gradins orné de trois plaques en bas relief en bronze

Collection privée, Paris

 

Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, un sculpteur Art Déco, éd. Abbeville, Paris, 1993, planche 93

Bon état général Craquelures à l'ivoire le long des deux bras, sur le visage et sur le cou, traces de salissures sur l'ensemble de l'ivoire notamment au niveau des bracelets. Usures à la patine du bronze au niveau des deux jambes, du bord de la jupe à l'avant et à l'arrière. Une vis de fixation reliée au cou et à la tête dépasse à l'entre-jambe ( la tête bouge légèrement), porte un numéro "61" sous le pied gauche. Plusieurs éclats aux arêtes de la base en onyx, notamment aux angles, numéro "61" gravé sous la base, et un cachet en bronze gravé "LN Paris JL". Pour tout renseignement complémentaire sur ce lot merci de contacter le département au +33.1.53.05.52.81 Good overall condition. A few cracks to the ivory along both arms, the face and neck, traces of dirt all over the ivory, especially at the jewels, all due to normal age and use. Wear to the patina of the bronze on both legs, at the lower part of the skirt at the front and at the back. A fixation screw is visible between the two legs. The head is a bit loose. There is a number "61" engranved under left foot. There is a number "61" engraved under the base and a stamp with the inscription "LN Paris JL". For any additional information please contact the department at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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