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Demeter Chiparus
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Demeter Chiparus
- "Danseuse à l'Écharpe"
- engraved D.H. Chiparus and ETLING PARIS
- patinated bronze and marble
- edited by Etling, Paris
Literature
Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1978, p. 93
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 179
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 179
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The sculpture presents with a rich patina throughout. With a few minor surface scratches and some light rubbing to the high points of the sculpture consistent with gentle handling. The sculpture presents with minor surface dirt to the recessed portions of the design. The marble base with a few scattered edge chips, and with patination and surface dirt to the decorative panel on the base.
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.