Demeter H. Chiparus (1886 - 1947)

gilt and patinated bronze, ivory and marble, modelled as a young woman dancing with outstretched arms, on a stepped base

Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, Master of Art Deco, New York, London, 1999, plate 137 (for an illustration of another example of this model)

A rare model of good overall appearance. Minor nicks and scratches to bronze. Gilt skirt seems to have been polished. Couple of very minor natural cracks to ivory, including one minor one to the bridge of her nose. Base with a couple of ships commensurate with age. 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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