DIMITRI CHIPARUS (1886-1947) The Secret, circa 1925 A chryselephantine sculpture in patinated and gilded bronze On an onyx base Numbered 23 on the heels Foundry stamp "L.N. Paris J.L." and "Made in France 56 x 30 x 13 cm Chryselephantine sculpture in patinated and gilt bronze On an onyx base Numbered 23 on the heels Foundry stamp "L.N. Paris J.L." and "Made in France". 22 x 11 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. Provenance Private collection Bibliography Alberto Shayo, "Master of Art Deco", Abeville Press, 1999, similar model reproduced in colour p. 89 pl. 21. Bryan Catley, "Art Deco and Other Figures", The Antique Collectors Club, 2003, similar model reproduced in colour on p. 79.