Demeter CHIPARUS* (1886-1947) - Lot 74

Demeter CHIPARUS* (1886-1947) Egyptian dancer Bronze with bronze and polychrome patina and cold-enameled details Signed "D.H Chiparus" engraved on the base and bronze plate Numbered "5445" on the underside of the base H. 57.3 cm, on a marble base adorned with a gilded bronze plaque depicting an Egyptian figure in profile Total height 73.5 cm Expert Cabinet LACROIX - JEANNEST (deposited on 13/09/24) *An emblematic figure of Art Deco decorative sculpture, Demetre Chiparus is famous for his chryselephantine statuettes of exotic dancers. Originally from Romania, he studied with Florentine sculptor Raffaello Romanelli from 1909 before moving to Paris and entering the École des Beaux-Arts, where he frequented the studios of Antonin Mercié and Jean Boucher. His association with foundries and publishers such as Les neveux de Jules Lehmann and Etling brought him considerable commercial success.