DH Chiparus chryselephantine
Dh Chiparus stunning art deco Chryselephantine sculpture (bronze and Ivory).
Signed H. Molins that is one of the known pseudonym of DH Chiparus.
The same bronze was auctioned by famous french Auction House Tajan, signed DH Chiparus at a 8000/10000e estimate.
We know that DH Chiparus, for copyrights issues with the editors, sometimes signed the same sculptures H.Molins or DH. Audin or Darcourt.
These are the 3 known pseudonyms used by the artist.
This sculpture is genuine 1930 so out of Cites Convention field for Ivory trade..
Excellent condition. Just a small black "hair" on the right hand noun. Not sure if an normal ivory vein, a crack or a repair.
On the Tajan sculpture we can see a small branch in the hand of the lady. On my sculpture, this branch is missing.
I can have one similar made by a specialist here.
Unique opportunity to get a period art deco highest quality chryselephantine for a very reasonable price.
(approximate size 40cm / 15.5" width. Size to be confirmed later today)