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Demeter H. Chiparus
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Demeter H. Chiparus
- Etoile de mer, vers 1925
- Signée D.H. Chiparus sur la base
- ivory
- Hauteur : 76 cm (30 in.) Largeur : 23,3 cm (9 1/8 in.) Profondeur : 10,5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
sculpture chryséléphantine en bronze peint à froid, les mains et le visage en ivoire ; pose sur une base en onyx et marbre portor
Literature
Victor Arwas, op. cit., p. 24
Bryan Catley, op. cit., p. 70
Umberto Di Cristina, Isadora in Ivory: The Art Deco Statuettes of Demeter Chiparus, FMR, November 1985, pp. 16 and 60-61
Alberto Shayo, op. cit., p. 49 pour le modèle en plastiline et p. 152, planche 83
M. Okroyan, op. cit., pp. 48, 134-135
Bryan Catley, op. cit., p. 70
Umberto Di Cristina, Isadora in Ivory: The Art Deco Statuettes of Demeter Chiparus, FMR, November 1985, pp. 16 and 60-61
Alberto Shayo, op. cit., p. 49 pour le modèle en plastiline et p. 152, planche 83
M. Okroyan, op. cit., pp. 48, 134-135
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Some minor traces of dirt on the ivory and a few minor cracks. The bronze patina in pristine condition. A few minor chips to the base, all consistent with normal age and use.
"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."