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'TANGO', CIRCA 1925
Details
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947)
'TANGO', CIRCA 1925
cold-painted and gilt-bronze, and ivory, on onyx base
24 ½ in. (62.2 cm.) high
base signed Chiparus, reverse incised Made in France, right foot stamped Made in France, 6
'TANGO', CIRCA 1925
cold-painted and gilt-bronze, and ivory, on onyx base
24 ½ in. (62.2 cm.) high
base signed Chiparus, reverse incised Made in France, right foot stamped Made in France, 6
Provenance
Christie's New York, An Important Collection of Art Deco Sculpture, 27 May 1982, lot 5.
Literature
Similar examples illustrated:
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 22;
A. Shayo, Chiparus Master of Art Deco, New York, 1993, p. 85.
V. Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 22;
A. Shayo, Chiparus Master of Art Deco, New York, 1993, p. 85.
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.