Lot number 3289 - Auction 160
'DOURGA' (STEHENDE TÄNZERRIN)*

DEMETRE HARALAMB CHIPARUS 1888 Dorohoi, Romania - 1947 Paris (after) 'DOURGA' (STANDING DANCER)* France, early 20th century Chryselephantine, bronze, light patina; face, hands, and body carved from ivory, on an onyx base (H. 16.5 cm). Total H. 61, W. 18, D. 12 cm, weight approx. 7.39 kg. Inscribed on the base: 'DH Chiparus,' after the original by Chiparus. Partial loss of patina and retouched Literature: See Alberto Shayo: Chiparus - Master of Art Deco, Woodbridge 1993. CITES marketing certificate is available. Please note that due to the current CITES regulations for ivory objects, unrestricted trade is only permitted within the European Community. An export license is required for shipment to third countries. Please inform yourself about the current import regulations for ivory in your country. It is currently not possible to export ivory to the USA, Canada or England. This item is not legal to sell in the UK.