'Oriental Dancer', c. 1925

Lot: 420

In a pose, standing on one leg. H. 30.5 cm (with base). Bronze, dark patina, cold-painted, face, neck and arms made of carved ivory. Base signed: Chiparus (incised). Base made of brown and green onyx as well as orange/brown marble.

This lot contains materials protected by the Washington conservation agreement such as ivory, rhino horn, rosewood etc. Many countries have changed their import / export laws regarding these materials in recent years. Thus, Quittenbaum needs to ask any potential Buyer to check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid.

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Hammer Price: 15,000 €

153C - Art Nouveau - Art Deco
18. November 2020 at 3:00 PM CET

Literature:

Shayo, Chiparus, New York 1999, p. 93, no. 25.

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'Oriental Dancer', c. 1925

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