1930s Art Deco Alabaster Statue Demetre Chiparus

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large alabaster versions are known to stand approximately 52 inches tall.
This statue is an Art Deco style sculpture, heavily … Read more large alabaster versions are known to stand approximately 52 inches tall.
This statue is an Art Deco style sculpture, heavily inspired by the famous "Scarab Dancer" or "Egyptian Dancer" by Romanian-born artist Demetre (Dimitri) Chiparus.
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Artist Influence: The design closely follows the iconic chryselephantine (bronze and ivory) sculptures by Demetre Chiparus, a master of the Art Deco era.
Subject: It depicts a stylized female dancer in an Egyptian-revival costume, a common theme in 1920s Art Deco that was fueled by the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Material: While original Chiparus sculptures were typically made of bronze and ivory on marble or onyx bases, this particular large-scale version appears to be made from alabaster or a similar carved stone.
Dimensions: Similar large alabaster versions are known to stand approximately 52. inches tall.
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