Manner of Erte, Silvered Bronze Female Dancer

A bronze and carved figure of a maiden, circa 1910 Measures: Height 8.75 in. (22.22 cm.), Width 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.), Depth 5.25 in. (13.33 cm.).

Raoul François Larche (1860-1912) A lovely patinated bronze figure of a young woman standing barefooted on a circular mounted base and gazing up...

Continental Art Nouveau Silvered Metal Centerpiece Unmarked, probably WMF. The classically-clad maiden with a bird, atop a pedestal with a brass fitted berried twig, continuing to a...

Ernest Serger, (German/Austrian, 1840-1917) Bronze Salome, Circa 1890. Signed E. Seger. Poised proudly, her upper torso exposed, she holds a shawl and wears a red skirt, on a cir...

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...

Graceful Art Deco sculpture depicting a female dancer standing on a black marble base. Made with quality bronze, the statue showcases the women wearing long skirts and traditional sh...

Bronze statue on marble base in art deco style. Copy of a dancer sculpture by D.H.Chiparus.

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...