LES AMIS FLAMANTS IMPORTANT FIGURAL GROUP, CIRCA 1930

Details

DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947)
LES AMIS FLAMANTS IMPORTANT FIGURAL GROUP, CIRCA 1930
bronze, carved ivory, resting on Medici marble plinth
29 in. (74 cm.) wide; 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) high
engraved to plinth Chiparus and stamped BRONZE

Provenance

Sotheby's Monaco, Arts Décoratifs du XXe Siècle, 11th December 1995, lot 190

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Sale room notice

The correct title for this lot is Les Amis Flamants.

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Lot Essay

This masterpiece embodies two recurring elements of fascination for the sculptor, those of the female form and of exotic animals. The theme of the two flamingoes draws to mind the famous model Les Amis Toujours which depicts a standing female figure flanked by two borzoi, whilst the female figure sitting cross-legged and in meditation is reminiscent of the sculptors other seminal work Civa.

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