Lot Essay
cf. B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Suffolk, England, 1978, p. 99 and V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 72
Details
'YAMBO', A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE**
CAST AND CARVED FROM A MODEL BY DEMÊTRE CHIPARUS
inscribed 'MADE IN FRANCE' and 'PREMIÉRE ÈPREUVE'--24¼in. (61.5cm.) high, including elaborate marble and red onyx base signed 'D H. chiparus' and inscribed 'E ... G. PARIS', inscribed on the underside 'MADE IN FRANCE' and 'PREMIÉRE ÈPREUVE'
CAST AND CARVED FROM A MODEL BY DEMÊTRE CHIPARUS
inscribed 'MADE IN FRANCE' and 'PREMIÉRE ÈPREUVE'--24¼in. (61.5cm.) high, including elaborate marble and red onyx base signed 'D H. chiparus' and inscribed 'E ... G. PARIS', inscribed on the underside 'MADE IN FRANCE' and 'PREMIÉRE ÈPREUVE'
Literature
A. Shayo, Chiparus: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1993, p. 151, cat. no. 82