After Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947) Bronze Art Deco Sculpture, Dourag

Inspired by the Orientalist aesthetic of 1920s Paris, contemporary theater, and the celebrated dancers of the era, this bronze and carved bone sculpture depicts an elegant female dancer in a dramatic, elongated reaching pose. The figure is modeled wearing a fitted, pebbled-texture bodysuit accented with teardrop-shaped carved bone inserts at the chest, hips, and legs, with finely carved bone head and hands. Raised on a stepped geometric base composed of alternating layers of pale green onyx and reddish-brown banded marble. Carved signature to the stone base: D.H. Chiparus. Dimensions: 6.5"W x 24.5"H Weight: 20.75 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:$80

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