True to the Art Deco period, this sculpture is by Romanian-born and Paris-trained artist Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), . THis graceful dancer, cast in designer bronze and set atop a faux marble base, is exquisitely hand painted complete with Egyptian symbols reflecting the periods fascination with the excavation of Tutankhamens tomb.Dimetre Chiparus was originally born in Rumania and exhibited his bronze works in high class galleries in Paris. His figurines and sculptures were based on the ballet and the theatre.His statues were always exquisitely detailed. The base formed a natural pairing to the sculpture becoming part of the design and form.I have for sale a large Art Deco style statue based on one of Chiparus' most famous; the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb during the deco period influenced the much DECO design, this is very obvious in this piece... and many others by Chiparus This 'Rameses Entertainer' (aka 'Egyption Dancer') is truly beautiful, measuring 14" high, and 6" wide.SHE TRULY CAPTURES CHIPARUS'S GENIUS OF MAKING A STATUE LOOK PHOTOREALISTIC...PROBABLY THE BEST EXAMPLE I HAVE SEEN OF THIS SUBJECT. SHE'S **STUNNING**

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