Adolfo Cipriani (1857-1941), Bust of a young woman, late. 19th/20th c.

sculpture, marble / H.37 x W.28 x D.19 cm
weight: 20 kg
signature on the bottom: 'A. Cipriani'
inventory number: UK/16/12/2019/b
ORIGIN:
private collection, Bielsko-Biala

Adolfo Cipriani, Italian impressionist sculptor. He was born in 1857 in Brozzi. His oeuvre spans the period 1880 - 1930, and he was already a recognized and respected artist in his time. He is now highly regarded around the world for his alabaster and marble works. Adolfo Cipriani's works have been auctioned many times, with top prices reaching over $90,000, depending on the size and medium of the work. The sculptor died in Florence.