Demeter H. Chiparus 1886 - 1947

cold-painted, the dancer modelled leaning forward and standing on her left leg, one foot marked 9, on a shaped onyx base signed Chiparus

Collection of Mkrtich Okroyan, Esq.

This example illustrated:
Russian House Art Deco: Art Deco Sculpture: From Root to Flourishing, Moscow, 2008
Another example illustrated:
Alberto Shayo: Chiparus, Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 93, pl. 25

An attractive piece in good overall condition. Arm joints slightly loose. Ivory with some minor hairline cracks, such as to the nose and mouth area and to the arms. Reverse of arms slightly more yellowed than the front. Bronze patina with some minor typical wear. Base with some minor old marks and very small chips, and some adhesive residue to the reverse. This piece contains ivory, which may be subject to export and import restrictions. 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 sale catalogue.
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