DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) Delhi, model created circa [1925] A chryselephantine sculpture. Proof in finely carved ivory; the bracelets, earrings and headband enhanced with gold. The garment in gilded bronze; the arm bracelets in gilded brass. Early edition, 1920-1930. The hexagonal base in onyx marble. Signed D.H. CHIPARUS, engraved on the terrace. Height sculpture only: 21cm Height with base: 33.5cm Bibliography: Bryan Catley -Art Déco and other Figures- Editions Antique Collectors' club Ltd. 1984. Identical model reproduced on page 89. A CITES authorization, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be given to the purchaser.
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DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) Delhi, model created circa [1925] A chryselephantine sculpture. Proof in finely carved ivory; the bracelets, earrings and headband enhanced with gold. The garment in gilded bronze; the arm bracelets in gilded brass. Early edition, 1920-1930. The hexagonal base in onyx marble. Signed D.H. CHIPARUS, engraved on the terrace. Height sculpture only: 21cm Height with base: 33.5cm Bibliography: Bryan Catley -Art Déco and other Figures- Editions Antique Collectors' club Ltd. 1984. Identical model reproduced on page 89. A CITES authorization, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be given to the purchaser.

Result
€4,160
Buyer's premium
30%
DEMETER H. CHIPARUS (1888-1950) Delhi, model created circa [1925] A chryselephantine sculpture. Proof in finely carved ivory; the bracelets, earrings and headband enhanced with gold. The garment in gilded bronze; the arm bracelets in gilded brass. Early edition, 1920-1930. The hexagonal base in onyx marble. Signed D.H. CHIPARUS, engraved on the terrace. Height sculpture only: 21cm Height with base: 33.5cm Bibliography: Bryan Catley -Art Déco and other Figures- Editions Antique Collectors' club Ltd. 1984. Identical model reproduced on page 89. A CITES authorization, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be given to the purchaser.
Sale
20th century decorative art and sculpture
Friday 23 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris