'Dancer of Karpurthala', a bronze and ivory dancing figure

CAST AFTER THE MODEL BY DEMETRE CHIPARUS, 1920S

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'Dancer of Karpurthala', a bronze and ivory dancing figure
Cast after the model by Demetre Chiparus, 1920s
In close-fitting studded costume, cold-painted in mottled blue and red, poised on one leg with one knee drawn up, on shaped mottled brown marble base applied with layers of green and brown
21¾in. (55.3cm.) high
Base engraved Chiparus, one foot stamped in the bronze with number 78

Lot Essay

Cf: Alberto Shayo, Chiparus Master of Art Deco, New York 1993, p.132, pl.163
See also: Victor Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London 1992, p. 45

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