Your art history post for today: by Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947), three views of “Thaïs,” ca. 1925, parcel-silvered, parcel-gilt and cold-painted bronze and ivory, on onyx base, height 22in (56cm), length 24in (61cm), photo: Christie’s London, 26 Oct 2016. #arthistory #artdeco #artnouveau #sculpture
From a listing by Bonhams London: “Thais' a Rare Art Deco Patinated Bronze and Carved Ivory Model of an Exotic Dancer, circa 1925
she is depicted posing on one knee with arms outstretched, dressed in pleated costume with draped sleeves, her figure hugging bodice enhanced with raised ornamentation, her neck encrusted with layers of necklace in a silver patination, raised off an elaborate marble base.”
Closeup of a woman’s head, wearing a richly decorated close-fitted cap.
Closeup of a woman’s head, wearing a richly decorated close-fitted cap.
