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DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (ROUMANIAN, 1886-1947), 'THE LITTLE SAD ONE', IVORY AND GILT BRONZE, CIRCA 1925
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 AUD
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Description
- DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (ROUMANIAN, 1886-1947), 'THE LITTLE SAD ONE', IVORY AND GILT BRONZE, CIRCA 1925
- 31cm high
modelled as a young girl with down cast eyes holding her negligee to her cheek, on a faceted black and brown veined marble base
Base inscribed D.H. Chiparus, Etling Paris
Base inscribed D.H. Chiparus, Etling Paris
Condition
Small repair to ivory hair, a number of very fine hairlines to ivory legs and feet
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
LITERATURE: For a similar example see Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, 2003 p.72