Demètre H. Chiparus, 'Bayadère', c. 1925
Demètre H. Chiparus, 'Bayadère', c. 1925, Dancer in long-sleeved costume with balloon skirt and cap. In pose, arms raised in the air. H. 53.5 cm (with base). Cold-painted bronze, face, neck and hands made of carved ivory. Pedestal made of different types of marbles, front side with inset bronze relief with dancers. Base signed: DH Chiparus (carved)., Shayo, Chiparus, New York 1999, p. 129.