US$435.16 This is a charming Art Deco style bronze sculpture of a lovely hoop dancer in exotic Eastern attire. It is a recast of an original and bears the signature of DH Chiparus.

 This high quality bronze is set on an attractive marble base and is made from the lost wax process cire perdue.

 The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and it is truly breathtaking to behold.


 Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 51 x Width 25 x Depth 15 & Weight 12.55 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 6 inches & Weight 27.7 lbs Lost Wax Method sometimes called by the French name of cire perdue or the Latin, cera perduta is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artists sculpture. In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Demetre H. Chiparus was born in Romania in 1886, attended school in Italy, then, shortly before World War I moved to Paris. He attended school at the Ecole des Beaux Arts under two talented sculptors Anonin Mercier and Jean Boucher, who provided him the opportunity to learn the trade. He later began to experiment with small bronze sculptures and produce small bronze works, exhibiting his small sculptures and, in 1914, was awarded an honorable mention at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais. Many of Paris’ most affluent began to take notice of his work after World War One and the demand for his sculptures quickly increased. Chiparus was captivated by dancers, in...