Lot 17
  • 17

Demetre Chiparus, 1886 - 1947

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description

  • Demetre Chiparus
  • Clara, vers 1925
  • Signée à la pointe Chiparus sur le socle
  • Haut. 54 cm, larg. 72 cm, prof. 19 cm ; (21 1/2 x 28 3/8 x 7 5/8 in)
sculpture chryséléphantine en bronze patiné polychrome et ivoire sculpté, sur un socle en onyx



 

Provenance

Collection privée. Dans la famille depuis l'origine

Literature

Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, un sculpteur Art Déco, éd. Abbeville, Paris, 1993, p. 115, n° 47

Condition

Très bon état général Fin fêle à l'ivoire sur le dessus du pied; Importante usure à la dorure sur l'ensemble de la jupe. Quelques petits éclats aux arrêtes du socle, et manque 1 carré d'onyx sur le 1er gradin coté droit du socle Pour plus de renseignements, n'hésitez pas à contacter le département au numéro de téléphone suivant : +33.1.53.05.52.81 Very good overall condition A very thin crackle onto the flat of the foot and important use of the gilting onto the skirt. Some small chips onto the edges of the base, and a square onyx bit is missing on the right side of the base. For more information, please contact the department at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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