Demetre Chiparus
'Shimmer' an exceptional gilt and cold painted bronze and carved ivory figure, circa 1925
she is modelled balancing on one leg with both arms out-stretched, dressed in an intricate costume of gold bodice, cloche hat and a long shimmering beaded skirt, adorned with pendant earings and bracelets to each wrist, on shaped marble base
58cm high, signed to base 'Chiparus'
she is modelled balancing on one leg with both arms out-stretched, dressed in an intricate costume of gold bodice, cloche hat and a long shimmering beaded skirt, adorned with pendant earings and bracelets to each wrist, on shaped marble base
58cm high, signed to base 'Chiparus'
Sold for
£60,000
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Please see A. Shayo 'Chiparus, Master of Art Deco' publ. Abbeville Press, 1999, pg. 161 and B. Catley 'Art Deco and Other Figures' publ. Antique Collector's Club, 2003, pg. 71 for images of similar studies.
Category: Decorative Arts / 20th Century Decorative Arts
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