Temple of Goddess, Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Statue by Demetre Chiparus

Description

This bronze by Chiparus depicts a woman sitting in a very difficult lotus position. Created by an Italian sculptor, Demetre H. Chiparus who was instructed in 1909 by sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. He was the first to combine bronze and ivory to create the original sculpt. Even though he died in 1947, his work is still being traded to this day increasing in value year by year while the art deco continues to interpret the works of so many indoor sculptures made in our history.This signed bronze sculpture is a high quality product, which is full of great detail in comparison to the original. The statue is cast in the superior lost wax method, finished in multi toned patinas and mounted on a black or green marble base. Dimensions: 22″H x 12″L

About The Artist:

Demetre H. Chiparus was born in Romania and then traveled to Paris before WWI to become more involved with his artwork. He exhibited at the Salon in 1914. He produced most of his renowned
works between and 1943. His later works in the 1920’s were influenced by his interest in Egypt, after the excavation of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s tomb. Some of his most exciting works are dancers taken from the Russian Ballet, French Theatre and early motion pictures.