After D.H. Chiparus "The Scholarly Woman" Bronze Art Deco Statue 15.5” For Sale

Beautiful and substantial Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a fashionable young woman wearing a hat, sailor-style blouse, and pleated skirt, posed gracefully with her hands behind her back.

This design is identified in the secondary market as “The Scholarly Woman,” after Demétre H. Chiparus, the noted Art Deco sculptor. The bronze bears an engraved “D.H. Chiparus” signature and is mounted on a substantial polished black marble base with decorative bronze-tone trim.

This design has appeared through established decorative-art and collectibles dealers under the title “The Scholarly Woman.”

This piece is offered as a later casting/reproduction after Chiparus and is not represented as an original lifetime casting by Demétre H. Chiparus.

✔ Model: “The Scholarly Woman” – secondary-market attribution
✔ Artist / Design: After Demétre H. Chiparus (1886–1947)
✔ Signature: Engraved “D.H. Chiparus” on the bronze
✔ Height: Approximately 15.5 inches including base
✔ Weight: Approximately 8 lbs 7 oz
✔ Material: Cast bronze
✔ Base: Polished black marble with decorative bronze-tone trim
✔ Finish: Warm dark-brown bronze patina

• Classic Art Deco styling
• Elegant female figure with hat, sailor-style blouse, and pleated skirt
• Graceful pose with hands positioned behind her back
• Finely modeled facial features, clothing, and form
• Substantial bronze-and-marble construction
• Attractive decorative statement piece for a home, office, library, or Art Deco collection

Very good overall pre-owned condition with minor surface wear and natural variations to the bronze patina. The black marble base shows light signs of handling. No major damage observed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.

The engraved D.H. Chiparus signature identifies the design inspiration but should not be interpreted as authentication of an original period casting. No specific modern manufacturer or foundry attribution is being made. Country and exact date of production are unknown.

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