An Important Collection of Art Deco Sculpture. The Property of a Gentleman

Christie's, 1982

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Details

Year of publication

1982

Place of printing

New York

Author

Christie'S

Publishers

Christie's

Keyword

Exhibition Catalogs:European Art

Binding description

Dust jacket

State of preservation

Very Good

Binding

Softcover

Inscribed

First edition

Description

This is a very good softcover copy with almost no wear. Completely clean inside and out. This is a sale catalog for an auction held at Christie's New York on May 27, 1982. Sale code: TANGO- 5146A. The sale consisted of 21 outstanding pieces of art deco sculpture, all from a single owner private collection. Most of these works are by Demetre Chiparus (including Kora, Tanara, Fan Dancer, Two Tango Dancers, Starlight, the Finale with three Cabaret Dancers, the Sisters, Cleopatra, Russian Dancers, Les Amis de Toujours, Civa, La Mysterieuse all 13 works signed Chiparus. 7 works signed Ferdinand Preiss including: Spring Awakening, the Stile, Gamine, Torch Dancer, Con Brio, Breasting the Tape, Lighter than Air and Flame Leaper. All works illustrated with one color plate each. Estimated prices only, except for four pieces with prices in pencil on the front endpaper. 10" high X 8" wide, 38 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking.