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Lot 110
A DEMETRE H. CHIPARUS (1886-1947) GILT AND COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
'DANCER WITH SCARAB HALTER', CIRCA 1925, ENGRAVED D.H. CHIPARUS TO TOP OF PLINTH
Closed18 May 2016
Price Realised
GBP 11,250
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A DEMETRE H. CHIPARUS (1886-1947) GILT AND COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
'DANCER WITH SCARAB HALTER', CIRCA 1925, ENGRAVED D.H. CHIPARUS TO TOP OF PLINTH
Cast and carved from a model and depicting a woman in an exotic costume with a scarab on her top, onyx plinth
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
'DANCER WITH SCARAB HALTER', CIRCA 1925, ENGRAVED D.H. CHIPARUS TO TOP OF PLINTH
Cast and carved from a model and depicting a woman in an exotic costume with a scarab on her top, onyx plinth
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
A DEMETRE H. CHIPARUS (1886-1947) GILT AND COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
'DANCER WITH SCARAB HALTER', CIRCA 1925, ENGRAVED D.H. CHIPARUS TO TOP OF PLINTH
Cast and carved from a model and depicting a woman in an exotic costume with a scarab on her top, onyx plinth
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
'DANCER WITH SCARAB HALTER', CIRCA 1925, ENGRAVED D.H. CHIPARUS TO TOP OF PLINTH
Cast and carved from a model and depicting a woman in an exotic costume with a scarab on her top, onyx plinth
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
Alberto Shayo, Chiparus: Master of Art Deco, revised edition, Abbeville Press, London, 1999, p.100, plate 32, (illustrtation of similar model)
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Artist's Resale Right ("Droit de Suite"). Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent.