Lot 377
  • 377

Jeune Fille, a bronze and ivory figure modelled by D.H. Chiparus 1920's

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • base inscribed D.H. Chiparus
  • 26.3cm high including base.
carved ivory, cold painted bronze in gold with details in red and blue, on green onyx base.

Literature

A. Shayo, p. 77, fig. 9 

Condition

The ivory in good condition. The bronze with minor ware to the patina, the hoop a bit deformed. (possibly replaced: this hoop is round section brass whereas the one reproduced in Shayo is square section brass) The base in good condition but for a few minor damages to the corners.
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