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Dimitri CHIPARUS (1886-1947)
Les Amis de Toujours (Friends Forever)

sculpture in ivory and bronze on a shaped brown onyx base, signed 'Chiparus' to base of bronze, with three subtle foundry stamps and individual model number
40cm high, 43cm wide

  • Condition: This item presents in good order throughout. The gilded decoration to the figure and dogs is good and sound. The ivory face is undamaged, though has some minor age related grime. Hands are in excellent order and very finely articulated. There are three marks to the hem: a circular mark of 'made in France' numbered 113, third mark, circular, partial lettering, probably Paris/JL. The shaped base has some minor fritting to the short ends and a tiny crack from the rear foot of one dog to the edge. This item is in overall very good condition.

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November 17, 2025 11:00 AM AEDT
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A$50,000 A$99,999 A$5,000
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