Hippolyte Fournier Decorative Objects

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a standing, naked woman titled ‘Reveil’ (French for ‘awakening’), from Paris, France, circa 1970-80. Brownish patinated bronze in excellent condition, st...

Wonderful whimsical nude female dancing with a ribbon. Large and impressive at 52 inches tall, this work is signed on the base Rowley. By the noted Cal...

A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture. With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.

This is an eye-catching Vintage Art Deco Revival bronze dancing girl dating from the mid 20th century. This beautiful piece is a 20th Century recast of a sculpture created by the famous Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus. Made by the classical lost wax, or 'cire perdue', method, the stautue stands on a black marble base. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 50 x Width 22 x Depth 16 & Weight 6 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 13.2 lbs Lost Wax Method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Demetre H. Chiparus was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade. He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased. Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in particular influenced by Diaghiley’s Ballets Russes and Leon Bakst’s stage designs. A few of his famous sculptures were Starfish Dancer...

Classic and well-modelled sculpture of a dancing faun.

Bronze sculpture of a nude woman, signed Cipriani, early 20th century. Sculpture signed Cipriani in patinated bronze in the Art Deco style, marble base, representing a nude woman, 1...

An exquisite early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted and gilt bronze figure of a Ballets Russes dancer wearing a two piece outfit and a stylish head dress, exhibiting excellent col...

Great sculpture after the antique "The danicing faun of Pompeii". Made in bronze with beautiful details.

A beautiful Art Deco European bronze figure of a female dancer on a black marble base. Early 20th century, signed illegibly on the base. Most probably from France. This elegant bronz...

Dancing Ballerina - Art Deco Sculpture by Ghanu Gantcheff Bronze mounted on Portor marble, Triple platinum. Old cast iron. Signed on the dress Getek...

MILO (20th century School) "Dancer" Sculpture Bronze with medal patina, signed, marble base H. 29 cm good condition

This magnificent bronze sculpture, cast in the first half of the 20th century, represents a masterful reinterpretation of Edgar Degas' iconic masterpiece, "Little Dancer of Fourteen ...