Demeter H. Chiparus (1888 - 1950)

gilt bronze, ivory and marble, modelled as a young woman wearing fur trimmed coat and poised on a stepped base

Another example of this model is Illustrated, Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, Woodbridge 1978, p.71;
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p.48 and 80.

 

A stylish figure in overall good condition. Figure is slightly less bright than the illustration suggests. There are some marks and scratches to the gilt surface overall. There are traces of old glue around the joint between the hand and the robe. There is a tiny hole to the top of the head, which is typical of these pieces. A good example of this elegant piece. Please note that this lot contains ivory which may be subject to export and import restrictions. For example, ivory cannot be imported into the United States. Your attention is drawn to the Endangered Species section in the Guide for Prospective Buyers at the back of the catalogue (Section 4).
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