Chiparus, Signed Silver Bronze Hoop Dancer, Art Deco, 20th Century

"Panther on the lookout",  sculpture hard to find in bronze, with brown patina The portor marble terrace is signed by the artist DH Chiparus Good conditi...

Bronze with green patina of a young woman taking off to throw a ball The black and white granite base is signed Le Faguays Wear of time to the patina, a small chip on the base ...

"Flower" lamp or sculpture representing a standing priestess, holding an offering basket in her arms Sculpture in spelter with green patina Model signed by Max le Verrier, presente...

Priestess in gilded bronze, arms raised to the sky, dressed in a beautiful draped dress and jewelry, on a marble base in pink tones This sculpture is signed Ch Muller and numbered n...

Large bronze with brown patina representing a young marbles player: squatting, arm outstretched, he is about to shoot his marble Wooden base Sculpture signed by the Italian artist ...

Green marble base, the label of the agricultural price to which it corresponded is missing The bronze is signed R Rozet (René, 1859-1939) and Christofle & Cie, who collaborated at...

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. ...

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...

Sculpture copy in bronze by Demetre CHIPARUS, Dancer. Art Deco. PERIOD Early twentieth century AUTHOR Copy from Demétre Haralamb CHIPARUS (1886 – 1947) MATERIALS Bronze. Marble ba...

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...

Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base (26,...