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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 Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...

Rare signed Authentic Chiparus beautiful dancer on a marble base.

A Classic bronze sculpture by the master of Art Deco statues, Demetre Chiparus. The “Javelin Thrower” has all of the exceptional features that make Chiparus one of the most highly regarded (and collected) sculptors of his time. It features a dynamic subject, spectacular form, richly patinated bronze surface. Although he rarely exhbited in the Salons and Expositions there were two notable execeptions…one of which was this piece which was shown at the 1923 Salon Des Artistes Francais. Demetre Chiparus was born in Dorhoi, Romania in 1886. He studied first in Italy under Rafaello Romanelli, and then later at the Paris Ecole des Beaux Artes to learn bronze sculpting and casting. His work shows great imagination and fantasy, drawing from many forms of dance from many countries. The Russian Ballets of Diaghilev, Nijinsky and stage design by Leon Bakst were an inspiration but also dancers of Egypt, India, Hungary.There is an athleticism that runs through his body of work, and is evident in the dynamic representation of the Javelin Thrower. His bronzes often go an “extra step”, by incorporating gilding, jewels, and ivory that make them especially rich and opulent. In the Javelin Thrower, he relies on the simplicity of perfect rendering of the male form and a lush patina. Chiparus’ work was cast primarily at the Etling Foundry, later the Lehmann Foundry. Both of these houses were severely impacted by Nazi occupation of France and despite the fact that he was extremely prolific in the 1920s and 30s, by the 1940s he sculpted mainly for his own pleasure. When “Art Deco” began to have its series of revivals beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the work of Chiparus had a great surge of popularity once again and he continues to be thought of as the greatest sculptor of the era. A “must have/must read” book...

“L’Age du Bronze” sculpture by Demetre Chiparus, a powerful French spelter statue is sometimes referred to as the famous ” bending bar man” It was made in two sizes and this one, much more rare, is the larger size of 34 ” X 6.5″ D X 21″ T, the smaller one is about 1/2 the size as the one offered here. The detail in the sculpture is of the finest quality. The base is stepped and made of portoro marble and signed D.H.Chiparus . The condition of this powerful statue is excellent. The patina on thispiece is amazing with color that is very intense. This is a very rare find in this size and Chiparus pieces continue to climb in value as his work is featured at every major auction house throughout the world, such as Christie’s, Bonham’s and Sotheby’s. “L’Age du Bronze” as pictured here is one of the few male sculptures he produced and is featured in the book Chiparus – Master of Art Deco by Alberto Shayo on page 65. Chiparus Master of Art Deco About Chiparus: “The first sculptures of Chiparus were created in the realistic style and were exhibited at the Salon of 1914. He employed the combination of bronze and ivory, called “chryselephantine”, to great effect. Most of his renowned works were made between 1914 and 1933. The first series of sculptures manufactured by Chiparus were the series of the children. The mature style of Chiparus took shape beginning in the 1920s. His sculptures are remarkable for their bright and outstanding decorative effect. Dancers of the Russian Ballet, French theatre, and early motion pictures were among his more notable subjects and were typified by a long, slender, stylized appearance. His work was influenced by an interest in Egypt, after Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s tomb was excavated. He worked primarily with the Edmond Etling et Cie Foundry in Paris administrated by Julien Dreyfus. Les Neveux de J. Lehmann was the second foundry who consistently worked with Chiparus and produced the sculptures of his models. In 1923 he showed his “Javelin Thrower” and in 1928 exhibited his “Ta-Keo” dancer. During the period of Nazi persecution and World War 2 the foundries discontinued production of work by Chiparus. The economic situation of that time was not favorable to the development of decorative arts and circumstances for many sculptors worsened. After the 1940s almost no works of Chiparus were sold but he continued sculpting for his own pleasure, depicting animals in the Art Deco style. At the 1942 Paris Salon, the plaster sculptures “Polar Bear” and “American Bison” were exhibited and in 1943 he showed a marble “Polar Bear...

Description: 
Diana, Art Deco sculpture on a marble and onyx base. Artist/ Maker: Demetre H. Chiparus. Signature/ Marks: 
D. H. Chiparus. Style: 
Art Deco. Date:
 Ca. 1930. Ma...

Description: 
Art Deco panther on a marble base. Artist/ Maker: Demetre H. Chiparus. Signature/ Marks: 
D. H. Chiparus. Style:
 Art Deco. Date:
 circa 1930. Material: Green pat...