07-10-201007-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2513Boston
July 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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After Demetre H. Chiparus (1888-1950),Gilt-bronze Figure of an Art Deco Dancer, Chain Dancer

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

After Demetre H. Chiparus (1888-1950),

Gilt-bronze Figure of an Art Deco Dancer, Chain Dancer, the seminude maiden poised on one bare toe, with arms outstretched, set atop of golden and black plinth, the front edge mounted with an Art Deco starburst panel, on four gilt-metal ball feet, top edge of base signed DH Chiparus, bronze ht. 8 3/8, full ht. 17 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

top section 3/8" section of base is faux marble, grain painted to match the rest of the base.
a few small edge chips to base. signature possibly strenthened a little.

Keywords

Art Deco Dancer, Chain Dancer, gilt-metal ball feet