'Dancer of Palmyra', a cold-painted bronze and ivory figure, cast and carved from a model by D.H. Chiparus, of a young girl weared beaded girdle, bodice and helmet painted in shades of silver and bronze, poised on one leg with arms raised, the torso twisted to the side, the eyes cast downward, on stepped grey marble base, base inscribed Chiparus (right foot damaged) -- 43cm. high

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'Dancer of Palmyra', a cold-painted bronze and ivory figure, cast and carved from a model by D.H. Chiparus, of a young girl weared beaded girdle, bodice and helmet painted in shades of silver and bronze, poised on one leg with arms raised, the torso twisted to the side, the eyes cast downward, on stepped grey marble base, base inscribed Chiparus (right foot damaged) -- 43cm. high

Lot Essay

C.f. Brian Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures (Woodbridge 1978), p.86

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