Lot 93 , Dimitri Chiparus (1886-1947). An early 20th century French ivory, patinated and cold painted bronze figure La Danseuse Ayouta, height

Dimitri Chiparus (1886-1947). An early 20th century French ivory, patinated and cold painted bronze figure 'La Danseuse Ayouta', modelled in a dancing pose, the costume highlighted with gilt and polychrome jewelling, raised on the stepped white onyx base signed D. Chiparus, height 18.25in.
Estimate £7,000-9,000

Overall appears to be in good condition with some very light wear to the extremities of the cold painted jewelling, there is a very small slight imperfection to the shin of the raised leg - a small dent, the hands appear to be in good condition with no obvious chips or losses, the neck and face likewise are in good condition apart from a series of discoloured shrinkage cracks to the ivory, the base is in good condition apart from some very minor chips and abrasions and would benefit from a clean.


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Sold for £7,500