'Thais', a bronze and ivory figure
Cast after the model by Demetre Chiparus, 1920s
In exotic cold-painted silver/blue costume with long pleated skirt and close fitting bodice, kneeling with both arms outstretched on faceted mottled brown marble base
22 3/8in. (57cm.) high
Base engraved DH. Chiparus
Lot Essay
Cf: Shayo, op. cit., p. 120, pl. 52
See also: Arwas, op. cit., p. 42/3
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