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'LES AMIS TOUJOURS', CIRCA 1925
Details
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947)
'LES AMIS TOUJOURS', CIRCA 1925
cold-painted and gilt-bronze and ivory, on an onyx base
24 ¼ in. (62.2 cm.) high; 25 ½ in. (65 cm.) wide
base signed Chiparus, reverse stamped 195
'LES AMIS TOUJOURS', CIRCA 1925
cold-painted and gilt-bronze and ivory, on an onyx base
24 ¼ in. (62.2 cm.) high; 25 ½ in. (65 cm.) wide
base signed Chiparus, reverse stamped 195
Provenance
Christie' New York, An Important Collection of Art Deco Sculpture, 27 May 1982, lot 11.
Literature
Similar examples illustrated:
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1975, p.28;
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 66;
A. Shayo, Chiparus Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 81;
B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 58.
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1975, p.28;
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 66;
A. Shayo, Chiparus Master of Art Deco, New York, 1999, p. 81;
B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 58.
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.