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Demeter H. Chiparus, 1886-1947
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Demeter H. Chiparus
- Orilla, sculpture chryséléphantine, vers 1925
- Signée Chiparus sur la base, un pied numeroté 8
'Orilla', a rare bronze and ivory sculpture by Demeter Chiparus, on brown onyx base, circa 1925. Signed and numbered - bronze, ivory, onyx
- Hauteur : 29 cm (11 1/2 in.)
en bronze patiné et peint à froid, les mains et le visage en ivoire, sur un socle en onyx brun
Literature
Bryan Catley, op. cit., p. 104
Alberto Shayo indique dans la préface de sa monographie sur Chiparus que "certaines pièces, très célèbres, sont restées malgré (s)es efforts impossibles à localiser, Ainsi, (...) Orilla, La robe de soleil, Mademoiselle Kita et Odalisque, absentes à (s)on grand regret" de son ouvrage consacré à l'artiste.
Condition
Très bon état général. Très petite tache d'oxydation au revers de la tête et quelques salissures entre les doigts, normales.
Very good overall condition. Minor stain of oxidizing to the reverse of the head. A few traces of dirt among the fingers, normal.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.