Jean Verschneider Animal Sculptures

This captivating Art Deco sculpture, crafted in France circa 1925, embodies the bold elegance and modern sensibilities of the Jazz Age. Depicting a reclining flapper, the piece is be...

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...

Lost wax bronze. Model of Auguste Moureau (1834-1917). marble base Patinated bronze with two children together, the boy holding some flowers. The piece that makes up this lot follows...

This is a solid bronze figurine of a dancing lady called Hoop Girl after D H Chiparus, on an Onyx base, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1925 to 1935. ...

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...

Quirky and characterful bronze seated chimpanzee statue Good size at three feet tall - 91 CM Lovely patina to the bronze which has a polychrome finis...

Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...

This is an Art Deco Style Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer after Demetre Chiparus. It depicts a bronze sculpture of a dancer in an elegant pose wearing an exotic costume ( the Bedlah ). ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude girl with dove by Henry Arnold. Première offrande. With foundry seal & signature Susse Frères éditeurs Paris. France 192...

'Hoop Girl' Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Signed Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Germany, Circa 1920's We are pleased to offer the 'Hoop Girl' Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, a signed work by...

A fabulous early 20th century bronze study of an elegant naked beauty carrying wheatsheafs on her shoulder, exhibiting excellent rich brown and green patina and very fine detail, sig...

Art deco bronze dancing girl on marble base, signed KJ.