Western European Sculpture

Priestess

    Priestess

    France, Paris

    Circa 1925

    Chiparus Demetre

    Bronze, enamel, onyx (base); patination, gilding, cold painting

    Height 49.5 cm (with base), height 44.5 cm (without base), base dimensions 2.0 x 14.5 x 10.0 cm

    Inscriptions: signed by the author at the bottom of the dress on the back: “H. Chiparus”

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    The sculptural image depicts priestess during prayer ceremony. The figure is executed in full length, with hands spread out to the sides and directed upward. The head is slightly tilted back and turned to the sky, with lowered eyelids. She is wearing long dress with relief gilded floral ornament. Wide sash with fringe is tied around her hips. Her head is adorned with form-fitting headwear. Her wrists and forearms are decorated with relief ornaments. The figure is mounted on stepped pedestal made of polished, light-colored onyx.


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    The sculptural image depicts priestess during prayer ceremony. The figure is executed in full length, with hands spread out to the sides and directed upward. The head is slightly tilted back and turned to the sky, with lowered eyelids. She is wearing long dress with relief gilded floral ornament. Wide sash with fringe is tied around her hips. Her head is adorned with form-fitting headwear. Her wrists and forearms are decorated with relief ornaments. The figure is mounted on stepped pedestal made of polished, light-colored onyx.








































































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