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Art Deco Dancer After DH Chiparus Bronze Sculpture
Estimate:
$1,600 - $2,500
Starting bid:
$800
Passed
Live Auction
Late Summer 2021 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Category
Description
Description: Item/Description: Cold painted Art Deco bronze figure, Shimmer. Carved face, arms and feet. Signed on stepped marble base: DH Chiparus.
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (also known as Dumitru Chiparus) (16 September 1886 in Dorohoi, Romania - 22 January 1947 in Paris, France) was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris. The first sculptures of Chiparus were created in the realistic style and were exhibited at the Salon of 1914. He employed the combination of bronze and ivory, called chryselephantine, to great effect. Most of his renowned works were made between 1914 and 1933.
Material: Bronze, chryselephantine, marble.
Dimensions: Length: 11 1/4"; Width: 5 1/2"; Overall Height: 24". Base Height: 9 1/4".
Condition: Cracking and age to carved elements. Patina, age. Screw to back.
Age: 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate.
Shipping: Taurus Auctions does not offer In-House shipping for this item but we are available to assist with your shipping arrangements. Please see Shipping tab for more information. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (also known as Dumitru Chiparus) (16 September 1886 in Dorohoi, Romania - 22 January 1947 in Paris, France) was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris. The first sculptures of Chiparus were created in the realistic style and were exhibited at the Salon of 1914. He employed the combination of bronze and ivory, called chryselephantine, to great effect. Most of his renowned works were made between 1914 and 1933.
Material: Bronze, chryselephantine, marble.
Dimensions: Length: 11 1/4"; Width: 5 1/2"; Overall Height: 24". Base Height: 9 1/4".
Condition: Cracking and age to carved elements. Patina, age. Screw to back.
Age: 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate.
Shipping: Taurus Auctions does not offer In-House shipping for this item but we are available to assist with your shipping arrangements. Please see Shipping tab for more information. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%
