8315189
9781558594753
Born in Romania, Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947) studied in Italy and France before settling in Paris, where he perfected the chryselephantine technique of combining ivory with bronze. Produced as multiples, his works were greatly admired as small-scale decorative objects and today are among the most coveted objects from the Art Deco period, capturing the lively and sensuous spirit of the time.Shayo, Alberto is the author of 'Chiparus: Master of Art Deco' with ISBN 9781558594753 and ISBN 1558594752.
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