Cold painted bronze and carved ivory on mottled serpentine or marble base, by Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947), titled Les Amis Toujours (Friends Forever). Exquisite carving work, particularly on the face. Signed on base "D.H. Chiparus." Bronze in superb condition, old surface repair to ivory on left shoulder (probably to hide natural age fissure). Measures 25-1/2" wide overall by 22-3/4" high.