Adolfo Cipriani ( 1857 - 1930 ) Italy

Adolfo Cipriani ( 1857 - 1930 ) Italy
Carved Alabaster Female Sculpture
Measure 23"in H x 15"in W x 8"in D

Biography: Adolfo Cipriani (1880–1930) was an Italian sculptor born in Florence, renowned for his finely executed marble sculptures. Trained at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, his work combined the traditions of Renaissance and classical sculpture with the naturalism and fluidity of early 20th-century styles. Cipriani specialized in marble busts and figures, particularly elegant female subjects, mythological figures, and allegorical compositions distinguished by delicate features, graceful drapery, and meticulous detail. His sculptures were exhibited internationally and remain admired for their technical excellence and refined balance between classical tradition and modern sensibility

Condition: Overall good antique condition with warm natural surface patina and subtle veining inherent to the alabaster. Notable condition points include minor surface scuffs, small edge fleabites along the base perimeter and lower bonnet edges, minor discoloration to the stone finish consistent with age, and a visible seam line along the back join of the bonnet structure; structurally sound overall

Provenance: Private collection from Coral Gables

Condition

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