DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) The Accordionist of the streets A chryselephantine sculpture. Proof in bronze with double original patina; gold, brown. The face, the hands and part of the legs in finely carved ivory. Early edition, circa 1925-30. Terrace with steps in marble-onyx. Significant wear to the gilding and polychrome patina, very slight cracking on the nose of the ivory face. Signed D. H. CHIPARUS on the base. H. base included : H. 24 cm Bibliography : Bryan Catley - Art Deco and other Figures - Editions Antique Collectors' club Ltd. 1984. Identical model reproduced on page 66.