Lot Essay
Cf: Shayo, op. cit., pp. 26 & 106, pl. 38
See also: Arwas, op. cit., p. 70
See also: Arwas, op. cit., p. 70
CAST AFTER THE MODEL BY DEMETRE CHIPARUS, 1920S
Details
'Nubian dancer', a bronze and ivory figure
Cast after the model by Demetre Chiparus, 1920s
The female figure in Egyptian inspired costume with blue enamelled jewelled details simulating turquoise, poised on one leg balancing black marble diamonds on the back of each hand, mottled brown/black marble base with inset silvered bronze panel depicting a seated Egyptian figure
16 1/8in. (41cm.) high
Base engraved D.H.Chiparus
Cast after the model by Demetre Chiparus, 1920s
The female figure in Egyptian inspired costume with blue enamelled jewelled details simulating turquoise, poised on one leg balancing black marble diamonds on the back of each hand, mottled brown/black marble base with inset silvered bronze panel depicting a seated Egyptian figure
16 1/8in. (41cm.) high
Base engraved D.H.Chiparus