After Dimitri H. Chiparus (Romanian/French, 1886-1947), "Lady with Book," 20th c., patinated bronze and ivory figure, on a stepped onyx base, the figure incised on the rear of the base, also with the foundry "Etling, Paris" incised on the rear of the marble, Figure- H.- 14 in., W.- 4 in., D.- 3 1/2 in.; Total- H.- 23 3/4 in., W.- 9 3/4 in., D.- 5 1/2 in.

In overall good condition. There is an age/shrinkage crack to the face and to the right arm. Ankle has a fissure/crack that extends ~ 3/4 inch through the right ankle. Onyx base is intact with a few light scratches and tiny chips to edges. Red book has been painted, and there is some bleeding of the pigment along the side/textblock of the book. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.