Lot 39
  • 39

Demeter Chiparus

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Demeter Chiparus
  • "Egyptian Dancer"
  • engraved D.H. Chiparus

  • patinated bronze and marble

Provenance

Galerie Vallois, Paris

Literature

Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1978, p. 84
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus:  Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 174

Condition

Overall in very good condition. With some very light surface scratches and rubbing. The rare base on this example incorporates a sculptural panel. The base with some minor edge chips to the bottom edge. A large scale work displaying a superb patina to the gilt surfaces and with beautifully articulated detailing to the figure and costume.
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