Antique Italian Carved Marble Statue by Adolfo Cipriani on Custom Wood & Granite Pedestal

This magnificent classical sculpture is hand-carved from fine white Carrara marble by the celebrated Italian sculptor Adolfo Cipriani (often signing or referenced in records as A. Cipriani). Capturing exquisite drapery, delicate anatomical details, and a serene facial expression, the figure exhibits the soft, translucent quality signature to top-tier Italian alabaster and marble work. The sculpture is securely mounted on an extraordinary multi-tier base crafted from polished granite and rich, hand-finished hardwood, elevating the artwork and creating a museum-quality display profile for fine art collections and grand interior spaces.

Detailed History

Adolfo Cipriani (Italian, active ca. 1880–1930) was a prominent Florence-based master sculptor who achieved international acclaim during the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau periods. Working primarily in white marble and alabaster, Cipriani specialized in idealized allegorical figures, romantic busts, and classical genre subjects tailored for European and American aristocrats taking Grand Tours. His studio in Florence was famous for translating the fluid elegance of Art Nouveau into the enduring medium of Italian stone. High-end Cipriani sculptures were frequently custom-fitted with mixed-material plinths—combining dense hardwoods and polished granite—to offer structural stability for heavy stone and complement luxury residential interiors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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