The Egyptian Revival style began in the early 19th century but it also became fashionable during the Art Deco era as well. The Art Deco era was around the same time that Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922 and the interest in Egyptian art surged during this time.
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco Egyptian Revival antiques including a bronze figure by Chiparus and a scarab necklace.
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN, 1886-1947) FOR ETLING
‘Egyptian Dancer’: A Patinated Bronze Figure, circa 1925
small version, raised on a striated marble plinth inset with a bronze decorative panel
29.5cm high, marble engraved ‘D.H.Chiparus’ and ‘ETLING/Paris’
Sold for £ 5,312 (US$ 6,271) inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2020
AN EXQUISITE CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BROOCH
Cushion, baguette and oval cabochon emeralds, baguette, tapered baguette and French-cut rubies, tapered baguette and trapezoid-cut sapphires, single and old-cut diamonds, onyx plaques, platinum, circa 1924, signed Cartier, Londres, numbered, red Cartier case
Sold for USD 268,750 at Christie’s in 2021
Antique Egyptian Revival Gilt-Metal and Faience Pendant-Necklace
2 blue faience scarabs, c.1925. Length 19 1/2 inches.
Sold for $441 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2022
1920’s 6ft Egyptian Revival Panels
Sold for US$200 at Flannery’s Estate Services in 2022
FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL THERMOMETER
POLISHED BRASS FARENHEIT AND REAUMUR BLACK MARBLE BASE ART DECO ERA 10 1/2″ X 4″ X 3 1/2″
Sold for US$250 at Hartzell’s Auction Gallery, Inc. in 2022
