Art Deco Egyptian Dancer in the Manner of Chiparus

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...

A deco dancer dressed in a detailed dress in a pose on one knee. Fine detailed bronze casting in with Cold painted details on her costume. The title listed is ( Karmorna ) by the wel...

One of the most popular hood ornament that they ever made. Has been in demand for ever. Fantastic details and cast in Bronze with Antique Silver patina...

A fine detailed casting of a dancer by the artist dh Chiparus, has the mark on the base plate. All solid marble base. After the original and is super detailed and patina finish. A he...

Great looking lady figurine carrying a water Jug. Multi-patinas and mounted on a special marble base. Heavy casting 29" height and the base is 9" diameter. From an Art Deco collector...

Most famous figurine designed by J C leyendecker illustration artist. Cast in lost wax bronze with polished Antique silver patina. Good size m...

Art Deco Style Silverplated bronze Egyptian Dancer after Demetre Chiparus France, Circa 1960s After Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947) A fine later 2...

A cold painted enamel and gilt bronze sculpture of a Ballets Russes dancer in scantily clad costume with her arms outstretched. Set over a marble base with front plaque. Signed 'D H....

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947) Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base...

'Dancer of Lebanon' an Art Deco sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1880-1947). A gilt bronze study of a dancer in exotic costume, set over a marble plinth. Signed Chiparus to plinth. ...

Following models of Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947). "DANCER". Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze and ivory. Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Attach CITES certi...

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...