CAST FROM THE MODEL BY D.H. CHIPARUS, 1920S

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'Antinea', A Bronze and Ivory Figure
Cast from the model by D.H. Chiparus, 1920s
The female figure in scant cold-painted costume, her arms stretched above her head holding a richly decorated fringed drape, veined black marble base with wedges of green and red onyx
26¾in. (68cm.) high
The base engraved D.H. Chiparus

Special notice

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.

Lot Essay

Cf: Victor Arwas, Art Déco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 47
See also: F. M. Ricci (ed.), Isadora Duncan, Paris, 1979, pp. 102-103
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus. Master of Art Deco, New York, 1993, p. 153, pl. 84
Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, Woodbridge, 1978, p. 97

Antinea is also known as Odeon Dancer.

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