D H CHIPARUS PANTHER

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An important and nice patinated metal sculpture by Demeter H Chiparus circa 1930.

It represents an elegant panther on the lookout.
Dark green patina, on a nice marble base and onyx.
Nice treatment of the panther surface.
Signed D H Chiparus on the base.
Ancient cast.

L : 29.5″
H : 13.3″
W : 5.9″

Very good condition

SKU: 5 08 AE Category:

Description

Demeter H Chiparus ( 1888-1950 ), born in Romania, was a student of Jean Boucher and Antonin Mercier.
In the 20’s, his work was influenced by the interest in Egypt after the excavation of the Pharaon’s tombs.
Then in the 30’s, by the ” Ballets Russes “.
He executed many sculptures in bronze or bronze and ivory.
His work was recognized any time, he’s still the most sought of the decorative sculptor of the 30’s.