Demeter H. CHIPARUS The Weeping Woman - circa 1925 Chryserelephantine sculpture with ivory head, bust, arms and legs and gilt patina bronze nightie Marble base with pyramidal body Signed H. 30.5 cm Height of subject: 25 cm Base: 8 x 8 cm Provenance : Galerie Alain Lesieutre, Louvre des antiquaires, Paris, 1990 Bibliography : Brian Catley, Art Deco and other figures, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1978, model referenced and reproduced p.71 Alberto Shayo, Chiparus, Master of Art Deco, ACC Art Books, Woodbridge, 2016, model referenced and reproduced p.82, n°8 "La Pleureuse" a chryselephantine sculpture in ivory on a marble base by Demeter H. Chiparus, signed H: 12.01 in. Figure height: 9.84 in. Base: 3.15 x 3.15 in. Lot composed of organic materials from endangered species, import or export restrictions may apply or a CITES certificate may be required. If the item is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate may be required, at the expense of the future buyer. This information is given for information only. The absence of this symbol does not guarantee that there are no restrictions on the import or export of a batch. Import or Export restrictions may apply or a CITES Licennce might be needed as this lot contains organic material from endangered species. This information is given for indicative purpose. The absence of this symbol is not a warranty that there are no restrictions regarding import or export of a lot. Demeter H. CHIPARUS