Demeter CHIPARUS (1886-1947) Ayouta Chryselephantine proof in gilt bronze with green silver and ivory patina, signed on the base. Stair-step bases in Algerian onyx. Art Deco period, circa 1925. Height: 21 cm Height with base: 29 cm Gross weight : 2 780 gr Bibliography : - CATLEY Brian, Art Deco and other figures, Antique collector's Club, 2003, model reproduced on page 102. - SHAYO, Alberto, Chiparus un sculpteur Art Déco, éditions Abbeville, Japon 1993, a similar model reproduced on pages 111 and 119. - DUNCAN, Isadora, Avec les sculptures Art Déco de Chiparus, Colinet, Preiss, etc., éditions F.M. Ricci, a similar model reproduced on page 167. CIC certificate Expert: MB ART EXPERTISES - Morgan BLAISE - 06 78 62 87 55 - [email protected] Collection of lots by appointment on Tuesday May 14th at Paris XVème (Métro Sèvre-Lecourbe or Pasteur).

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