Antique Viennese Art Deco Bronze of Female Dancer by Bruno Zach, 1920s

A large fine Art Deco patinated bronze figure of "The Riverman" by Maurice Guiraud-Rivière (French, 1881-1947), circa 1920 in date. This powerful sculpture is modelled and cast a...

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...

This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date. The sculpture features Pan danc...

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This is a beautiful large antique English Art Deco overmantle mirror, Circa 1920 in date. The elaborately shaped mirror features a finely carved gilded frame hand painted with flo...

Very lovely bronze nude dancer with great movement. While not signed this clearly is the work of Bruno Zach, one of the great Art Deco artists of th...

An Art Deco bronze pin dish with a ladies head looking outward. Signed 'B. Zach' and stamped 'Made in Austria' Artist: Bruno Zach (1891-1935) Dimension...

Bruno Zach (Austrian/German, active 1918-1930). An erotic-themed cast bronze featuring an erotic pose,. Austrian, circa 1930. With all original patina. An erotically charged Art Deco bronze figure of a seductively young lady in a sexual pose with gartered stockings. The surface of the bronze with excellent deep dark color and very fine hand finished detail, raised on a marble base and signed B Zach. Bruno Zach (German, 1891–1935) - Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze...

An erotically charged early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a seductively dressed young lady holding a riding crop behind her back standing in a domineering pose and wearing a revealing basque with gartered stockings, raised on an oval shaped Brazilian green onyx plinth, signed Zach. Bruno Zach (German, 1891–1935) - Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze...

Fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of an energetic dancer with her leg raised high. The surface of the bronze with excellent deep dark color and very fine hand finished detail, raised o...

Patinated bronze Art Deco figural sculpture, signed by Bruno Zach Austrian, Early 20th Century Height 35cm, width 15cm, depth 10cm This...