Lot number 3285 - Auction 150
'LES AMIS DE TOUJOURS'*

DEMÉTRE HARALAMB CHIPARUS 1886 Dorohoi - 1947 Paris 'LES AMIS DE TOUJOURS'* circa 1928 Chryselephantine, bronze, gilt patina and polychrome finish, face and hands carved from ivory (CITES DE-M-220930-183), on an onyx base (H. 6 cm). H. 41, W. 42, D. 12 cm, weight approx. 12.63 kg. Inscribed 'Chiparus' on the base, marked 'Made in France' on the back of the robe, numbered '106' and foundry mark 'E.N. Paris J.L.. Finely crafted representation of a girl with two greyhounds / Borzois. The girl wears a stylized Art Deco dress, with two dogs standing at her sides, which she lovingly strokes. This composition is one of the best-known works by Chiparus, who specialized in elegant, dance-like, and intimate scenes in the 1920s. "Les Amis de Toujours" is one of Chiparus' iconic works, capturing the delicate connection between humans and animals in the Art Deco style. Partially repaired and minor loss of patina, base with minor damage. Literature: See Shayo: Statuettes art deco period. Antique Collectors Club Art Books, 2016, p. 263. Provenance: Private collection, southern Germany. CITES marketing certificate is available. Please note that due to the current CITES regulations for ivory and tortoiseshell 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 and tortoiseshell 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.