Dancing Girl, Bronze, after Art Deco Models

Lost wax casting. Base in marble. On a base in bronze to which the earth aspect has been given, the figure of the girl and a plant are placed on her knees. The young woman appears w...

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...

The base of the figure has been treated by providing a series of undulations. Above it, the lady stands, opening a large book. The sculpture is inspired by models created by the Art ...

Seated offeror. Bronze. 20th century, following Art Deco models. Bronze sculpture of a young lady sitting with her feet crossed and raising both arms to hold aloft an oval tray. Her...

On a round base stands the figure of the God of Love, Cupid. The sculpture in bronze, with the iconographic attributes corresponding to this figure in classical mythology, was made b...

Elegant bronze sculpture following the models of DH Chiparus"Ballerina posing backwards half-naked in the oriental manner" 26x33cm (In 1925 it was held in Paris \\ 'L \\' Exposition ...

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...

The quality in workmanship in casting is almost perfect. The Marble base is superb. Never seen one this nice. From a private Art Deco Collector. Has been very well kept. This will re...

After Claire Colinet (1880-1950) A silvered bronze dancer after a model by Claire Colinet (1880-1950) modelled with her arms outstretched behind her, on a black marble plinth 20th...

This rare and extremely well executed bronze statue was done by the highly renowned French artist Marcel Andre Bouraine in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. This bronze is kno...

French Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady "Antinea, Queen of Hoggar" standing on 3 black marble steps in front of a wrought iron Gothic style gate (at...

This beautiful Art Deco figural sculpture of a female dancer made in France during the vibrant Art Deco era of the 1920s, captures an Orient...