Lot 17
  • 17

Demeter H. Chiparus, 1886-1947

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Demeter H. Chiparus
  • Danseuse de ballet, sculpture chryséléphantine, vers 1925
  • Signature gravée Chiparus sur le socle en marbre

    'Danseuse de ballet', a patinated and gilded bronze sculpture on onyx base by Demeter Chiparus, circa 1925. Signed
  • ivory
  • Hauteur : 47,5 cm (18 3/4 in.)
en bronze patiné et doré, le visage et les mains en ivoire

Literature

Alberto Shayo, op. cit., planche 84, n° 16

Condition

Très bon état général. Légère usure de la patine doré au col de la danseuse et à certains endroits sur la robe. Traces de salissures sur l'ivoire, notamment sur le haut de la tête. Infimes éclats à l'onyx vers la base du socle Pour tout renseignement ou image complémentaire sur ce lot, veuillez nous contacter au +33.1.53.05.52.8 Very good overall condition. Very slight wear to the gilding at the neck and at some part on the dress. Traces of dirt on the ivory, mostly on top of the head. A few minor chips to the onyx base, mostly at the bottom edge. For any additional information or image for this lot, please contact us at the following number +33.1.53.05.52.81
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