Demètre H. Chiparus, Orientalische Taenzerin, um 1925

Demètre H. Chiparus, 'Oriental Dancer', c. 1925 'Oriental Dancer', c. 1925 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.  Shayo, Chiparus, New York 1999, p. 93, no. 25. Demètre H. Chiparus, 'Orientalische Tänzerin', um 1925 'Orientalische Tänzerin', um 1925 In Pose, auf einem Bein stehend. H. 30,5 cm (mit Sockel). Bronze, dunkel patiniert und kalt bemalt, Gesicht, Hals und Arme aus geschnitztem Elfenbein. Sockel sign.: Chiparus (geritzt). Sockel aus braunem und grünem Onyx sowie orange-braunem Marmor. Shayo, Chiparus, New York 1999, S. 93, Nr. 25.