Demétre H. Chiparus, (Romanian, 1886 – 1947), a bronze bust group of three girls
Demétre H. Chiparus, (Romanian, 1886 - 1947), a bronze bust group of three girls, early 20th century, all smiling, their heads turned to sinister, with shoulder length curled hair; signed Chiparus to the reverse in the maquette, on a rectangular green serpentine marble socle
The bronze 25.5cm high, 45cm wide; the dimensions overall 29cm high, 48cm wide
Condition Report: Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. Small sections of the green patina have worn, including to the exposed extremities of the faces, such as the cheeks and noses, exposing a brown shade. Slight verdigris residue to the recesses. There is a small circular lighter area to the chin of the central figure, which may be the result of the casting process. The bronze lifts away from its marble socle.
No areas of significant damage detected.
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Demétre H. Chiparus, (Romanian, 1886 - 1947), a bronze bust group of three girls, early 20th century, all smiling, their heads turned to sinister, with shoulder length curled hair; signed Chiparus to the reverse in the maquette, on a rectangular green serpentine marble socle
The bronze 25.5cm high, 45cm wide; the dimensions overall 29cm high, 48cm wide
Condition Report: Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. Small sections of the green patina have worn, including to the exposed extremities of the faces, such as the cheeks and noses, exposing a brown shade. Slight verdigris residue to the recesses. There is a small circular lighter area to the chin of the central figure, which may be the result of the casting process. The bronze lifts away from its marble socle.
No areas of significant damage detected.