DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947)

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2025

Les Amis Toujours (Friends Forever)
cold painted patinated bronze and ivory on onyx base
signed "Chiparus" on base, skirt stamped "204 / BRONZE", "MADE IN FRANCE", with foundry seal "L. N. / PARIS / J. L."
24 x 5 x 21-1/2 in. (61 x 12.7 x 54.6 cm)
with base: 25-1/4 x 6-3/4 x 25 in. (64 x 17 x 63.5 cm)
C. 1925

Description
Foundry: Les Neveux by J. Lehmann, abbreviated "LN Paris JL."

Condition
The figure is missing one earring; otherwise, mint condition.

Literature
Similar examples are illustrated in
Arwas, Victor. Art Deco Sculpture. London, 1992, p. 54.
Catley, Bryan. Art Deco and Other Figures. Woodbridge, 2003, p. 71.
Shayo, Alberto. Chiparus: Master of Art Deco. New York, 1993, p. 152.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

Item Dimensions: W/base: 25 - 1/4" x 6 - 3/4" x 25".