Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus — who is sometimes referred to as Dumitru Chiparus or Dimitri Chiparus — was a renowned Art Deco-era artist most often associated with realism. He initially created sculptures that featured small children. As his work began to mature, he continued to create figurative sculptures but shifted his focus, and his output was marked by an appreciation for the lithe female form — a popular subject during the 1920s. Chiparus was later known for his animal sculptures, too.
Chiparus lived comfortably as an artist owing in part to his family fortune. At the age of 23, he moved to Italy and began his formal art and sculpting studies under Italian sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Following his time in Italy, he moved to Paris where he attended L'École des Beaux-Arts. He studied under sculptors Antonin Mercie and Jean Boucher. He was inspired by the Russian Ballet, French theater and early motion pictures.
Though he wouldn’t sell many of his pieces during his lifetime, Chiparus was well known for his bright and colorful busts and sculptures featuring dancing ladies. He was equally inspired by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb — a common influence for designers and artists of the Art Deco era — which is obvious in his references to Egyptian themes in his decorative objects and other realist works.
Chiparus worked with a combination of ivory and bronze to create chryselephantine sculptures, a method and type of sculpture that was particularly popular during the Archaic period. The bases of his pieces were typically made of marble or onyx and he adorned his life-like subjects with vibrant enamel that lent a touch of whimsicality to his art.
Chiparus exhibited his works at the Salon of 1914 and lived in Paris until his death. A range of his sculptures is held in the permanent collection of the Museo Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Spain.
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Demetre Chiparus 'Echo' Sculpture, Spelter & Onyx, Art Deco, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
An exceptional French Art Deco sculpture by renowned sculptor Demetre Chiparus (1886–1947), titled Echo, created during the 1920s. This highly sought-after model depicts a graceful y...
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth. Demétre H Chiparus Antique Bronze Art Deco Dancer...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculture Entitled "Été" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco cold painted gilt and silver bronze figure of a beautiful young woman reclining on a bed of wheat sheaves exhibiting rich colour and very fine hand chased surface...
Marble, Bronze
Demetre Chiparus Beach Dancer Sculpture, Bronze & Onyx Base, 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in MADRID, ES
Exceptional large-scale Art Deco sculpture “Beach Dancer” by Demétre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886–1947), one of the most celebrated masters of interwar decorative sculpture. Created circ...
Onyx, Bronze
Demetre Chiparus - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Lamp France c. 1925 "Delhi Dancer"
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Demétre Chiparus - An Art Deco bronze sculpture Table Lamp, France circa 1925 "Delhi Dancer", the bronze dancer mounted on a substantial brown marble base with an illuminated honey o...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A superb cold-painted Art Deco bronze figure of a Ballet Russes dancer in full costume, captured in an elegant and dynamic pose. The sculpture displays exceptional enamel-painted dec...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Le Reveil" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
Enchanting early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted silver bronze figure of a standing woman holding her arms high above her in a stretched pose, exhibiting excellent colour and fin...
Bronze
Demeter Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947), "Diana the Huntress" Sculpture, France
By Demetre Chiparus, Editions Reveyrolis
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare terracotta sculpture by Demeter Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947) in collaboration with Reveyrolis Paris Editeur of Diana the Huntress in the nude drawing her wooden bow....
Earthenware, Wood
“Elegant Lady” Stunning Large Art Deco Sculpture Signed by D.H Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Beirut, LB
Very beautiful Art Deco sculpture depicting a sitting woman petting her greyhound. It is constituted of a bronze patinated green color mounted on a beautiful Portoro marble (5 cm of ...
Marble, Bronze
"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...
Marble, Bronze
Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886–1947), created in France circa 1920. Renowned for his iconic Art Deco bronze and ivory figures, Chiparus also produc...
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Sculpture Entitled "Été" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco cold painted gilt and silver bronze figure of a beautiful young woman reclining on a bed of wheat sheaves exhibiting rich colour and very fine hand chased surface...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Bronze Nude Female Statue Sculpture Lamp Demetre Chiparus 1925
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare original Art Deco bronze statue lamp modeled as a beautiful nude dancer, by Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886-1947), circa 1925. The bronze is raised on a black & white var...
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Sculpture 'The Hunter' by D Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very striking 20th Century French Art Deco spelter sculpture 'The Hunter', bearing the signature D Chiparus. Dating to around the 1930s, the sculpture is mo...
Spelter
Demetre Chiparus Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus, Young Lady with Lamb, France, 1920s This exceptional French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Demetre Chiparus captures the ...
Terracotta
Demetre Chiparus Rare Bronze Sculpture Group "Seating Pretty" 3 Children Version
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare 3 children version of DH Chiparus "Sitting Prety" sculpture. Bronze Sculpture on marble base. Signed in the marble. Excellent condition. French. Circa...
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Sculpture Entitled “Dreaming” Signed D.H CHIPARUS
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Beirut, LB
D. H. Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta sculpture entitled 'Dreaming' of a naked woman sitting on an inclined lot with her knees partially bent towards her. She is leaning forward a litt...
Terracotta
Bronze Sculpture of a Girl on Marble Base by D.H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bronze sculpture depicting a young girl gracefully sitting down on a marble base, listening to the sea with a sea shell on her ear. Signed on the marble base "D.H. Chiparus...
Marble, Bronze
Little Clown Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus, Art Deco, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Bronze sculpture and marble base. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 66.
Bronze
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"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Little Clown" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Bronze sculpture and marble base. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 66.
Marble, Bronze
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth. Demétre H Chiparus Antiqued Bronze Art Deco Dancing...
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze "Lady With Doves" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and striking silver and enamel cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a particularly rare subject from this famous artist's oeuvre. The bronze has a wonderful deep co...
Bronze
Hoop Dancer Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Onyx Base by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Demétre Chiparus gilt bronze sculpture is a charming representation of movement and grace. It depicts a hoop girl dancer elegantly twirling her hoop around her body. The sculptu...
Onyx, Bronze
"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus, Car Mascot Hood Ornament sculpture, c1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Innocence" by Demetre H. Chiparus, Car Mascot Hood Ornament sculpture, c1920 Scarce 'Innocence' Car Mascot by Demetre H Chiparus, Frace, 1920s, signed 'D.H.Chiparus', silver-plated ...
Bronze
Nude Awakening Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus, France, 1940
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Nude awakening" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Silver plated bronze sculpture with a variety of marble base. Shayo, Alberto (2019) "Chiparus, M...
Marble, Bronze
$18,600
H 18.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...
Marble, Bronze
"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Fan Dancer" by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated and cold painted bronze and ivory on onyx and marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Mas...
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Style Cold-Painted Dancer Sculpture After Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Yonkers, NY
A captivating sculpture after Demetre Chiparus, this striking Art Deco dancer embodies the era’s fascination with movement, theatricality, and opulence. Inspired by the expressive pe...
Composition, Metal
$5,689
H 23.63 in Dm 14.57 in
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. with base and 42cm alt. total and 24 c...
Bronze
$12,000
H 22.37 in W 12.8 in D 8.67 in
Demetre Chiparus French Art Deco Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Demetre H. Chiparus (1886–1947), created in France circa 1920. Renowned for his iconic Art Deco bronze and ivory figures, Chiparus also produc...
Terracotta
$17,711
H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Demétre Chiparus "Footsteps" Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Demétre Chiparus "Footsteps" Art Deco Bronze Female Dancer Figurative Sculpture No signature or certificate. Bronze with polychrome patina and ivory. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus (16 ...
Bronze
$11,995
H 17.5 in W 11 in D 3 in
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Figures
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Germantown, MD
Demetre Haralamb Chiparus (French/Romanian 1886 - 1947), Art Deco Dancers, Bronze Sculpture On Marble Plinth. Demétre H Chiparus Antiqued Bronze Art Deco Dancing...
Marble, Bronze
$13,000
H 18.13 in W 25.57 in D 5.5 in
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Terracotta Elephant Sculpture, circa 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Demétre Chiparus, Rare Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of Walking Elephants, France, circa 1920 An exquisite and rare terracotta sculpture by the celebrated Art Deco artist Demétre Chi...
Terracotta
$4,950
H 18 in W 27 in D 6 in
An Art Deco Terracotta Elephant Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus circa 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare Art Deco terracotta group of walking elephants by Demetre Chiparus, France, circa 1920. Molded terracotta with carved cow bone tusks. The composition depicts a trumpeting fe...
Terracotta
$30,000
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Sculpture 'The Little Sad One' by Demetre Chiparus, 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"The Little Sad One" by Demtre H. Chiparus (1886-1947). Patinated bronze and ivory on marble base. Alberto Shayo (1993) "Chiparus, Master of Art Deco" p. 76.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Russian Dancer After Demetre Chiparus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco cold-painted bronze sculpture after "Kamorna" by Demetre Chiparus. Depicting a Russian dancer in the iconic "Kamorna" pose, this sculpture captures the grace, energy, and pa...
Bronze
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H 13 in W 24 in D 6 in
Art Deco "Elegante Aux Biches" on Alabaster Base signed D.Constan by Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco sculpture, titled “Élégante Aux Biches,” is an iconic work by Demétre Chiparus, one of the most celebrated artists of the period. Cast in detailed bronze and ...
Alabaster, Bronze
French “Art Deco Lady” sculpture marble , Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and unique Art Deco sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886 – 1947) that represents, with timeless charm, a graceful lady accompanied by a parrot and a turkey. It reflects one ...
Marble
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco Dancer Sculpture, 1920
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. Dancer. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.9"(35.2cm), Height : 10.4"(26.5cm), Depth : 5....
Spelter
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H 8.08 in W 35.04 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Sculpture Bending Bar Man L'age Du Bronze Demetre H. Chiparus, 1930
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco sculpture of an athletic man bending a bar. This work is titled "L'age du bronze" and signed by Demetre H. Chiparus. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and sta...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Sculpture Young Lady with a Parrot Signed D H Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A superb Art Deco sculpture depicting a young lady holding a parrot. Made and signed by famous artist of Art Deco period Demétre Haralamb Chiparus. A beautifully detailed piece of s...
Marble, Spelter
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H 28.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
'Egyptian Dancer' an Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Egyptian Dancer' by Demetre Chiparus. A cold painted bronze sculpture of a dancer dressed in Egyptian style scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base ...
Marble, Bronze
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H 34.45 in W 21.46 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus France 1934
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture man with spear by Demetre H. Chiparus. Patinated Art Metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1934. This model called The Hunter is illustrated 3 times in t...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
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H 20.87 in W 35.04 in D 5.91 in
Large Art Metal Sculpture by Chiparus of an Athletic Man Bending a Metal Bar
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco art metal sculpture by Demetre Chiparus of a semi nude athletic man using his muscular strength to bend a metal bar. Set over a variegated marble base and signed Chiparus...
Spelter
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H 14.57 in W 31.11 in D 6.89 in
Original Bronze Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus of a Reclining Nude
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) depicting Demeter, the Greek goddess of fertility and the harvest, in a reclining position surrounded by wheat. Signed 'D...
Marble, Bronze
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H 27.5 in W 18.88 in D 4 in
Signed Dimitri H. Chiparus "Graceful Dancer" Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique Signed Demetre Haralamb Chiparus "Graceful Dancer" Art Deco Bronze Sculpture C.1925 on Marble Base Chiparus born in Romania, the son...
Marble, Bronze
Demetre Chiparus Art Deco "Egyptian Dancer" Bronze
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Astoria, NY
Demetre (Dimitri) Haralamb Chiparus (Romanian, 1886 - 1947) Art Deco "Egyptian Dancer" bronze sculpture, depicting standing female nude with raised arms, richly ornamented with headdress, scarab belt...
Bronze
'Dourga' Demetre Chiparus
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Dourga' an Art Deco gilt bronze figure by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947). An elegant dancer dressed in intricate theatrical costume with arms outstretched, standing on her toes. Excel...
Marble, Bronze