MacDougall Auctions 28 November 2008
28 November 2008
62. CHIPARUS, DEMETER 1886-1947
Priestess
Cold-painted, parcel-gilt bronze, carved ivory on marble base, 51 by 19 by 9.5 cm
45,000-65,000
Provenance: Okroyan collection, UK.
Literature: A. Shayo, Chiparus: Master of Art Deco, Abbeville Press Inc., USA, 1993, p. 180 illustrated.
Art Deco Sculpture: From Root to Flourishing vol 1 Russian House Art Deco, 2008, p.183 illustrated.
Related literature: For a version of this work see B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Antique Collectors' Club, 2003, p. 78.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.