Demetre Chiparus, Newspaper Boy Statue, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

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A stunning late 19th century paris france made by the genius that was demetre h chiparus gold gilt bronze statue … Read more A stunning late 19th century paris france made by the genius that was demetre h chiparus gold gilt bronze statue of a newspaper boy this piece is absolutely exquisite, it has a wonderful patina and looks super decorative in any setting the condition is sublime for the age, it has the look and feel that collectors die for if your familiar with chiparus's work you will see his pieces for sale past the mid tens of thousands of pounds, he is a highly coveted sculptor the base is stamped to the rear dimensions height:- 24cm width:- 13cm depth:-10cm. Demétre haralamb chiparus (romanian: dumitru haralamb chipăruș; 16 september 1886 – 22 january 1947) was a romanian sculptor of the art deco era who lived and worked in paris, france. The sculptures of chiparus reflect his time and 1920-1930s sentiment of "folle". Coming from the oldest french tradition of high-quality and extra-artistic decorative arts, the sculptures of chiparus combine elegance and luxury, embodying the spirit of the art deco epoch. Collector interest in the work of chiparus appeared in the 1970s and has flourished since the 1990s. A major collection of chiparus' work is on display in the permanent collection of casa lis, the art nouveau and art deco museum in salamanca, spain this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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