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Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture, Signed A.cipriani
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Italian Carved Alabaster Sculpture, Signed A.cipriani

1900 - 1920
Description

Italian carved alabaster sculpture of a female, signed in the alabaster A.Cipriani. This sculpture is in good condition with fine carving.

Italian sculptor A.Cipriani was born in Florence, Italy. He specialised in Art Noveau and Art Deco.

This sculpture measures,

Height 14" - 36cm

Width 8.5" - 22cm

Depth 5.5" - 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Italian Alabaster Sculpture Bust to the 1920s.

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SA433261
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Description
Italian carved alabaster sculpture of a female, signed in the alabaster A.Cipriani. This sculpture is in good condition with fine carving.

Italian sculptor A.Cipriani was born in Florence, Italy. He specialised in Art Noveau and Art Deco.

This sculpture measures,

Height 14" - 36cm

Width 8.5" - 22cm

Depth 5.5" - 14cm

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Italian Alabaster Sculpture Bust to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA433261
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A carved cream alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a tied headscarf and draped gown, looking downwards.
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Archive I A carved cream alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a tied headscarf and draped gown, looking downwards.

Italian carved Alabaster sculpture, signed A.Cipriani

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A carved cream alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a tied headscarf and draped gown, looking downwards.
Italian carved Alabaster sculpture, signed A.Cipriani
Ref: SA433261
A carved cream alabaster bust depicting a young woman wearing a tied headscarf and draped gown, looking downwards.
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FAQs

Carved alabaster busts gained widespread popularity in Italy during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly within the Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque movements. Studios in regions like Volterra produced refined figurative works featuring romanticised maiden portraits and classical drapery for an expanding international market.

Alabaster is a soft mineral composed of fine-grained gypsum or calcite, easily shaped using hand chisels, rasps, and fine abrasives. Sculptors favoured the material for its low hardness and slight translucency, allowing intricate details like hair, fabric, and facial contours to be rendered smoothly.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-carving details, subtle tonal variations, and natural translucency when held near light. Look for etched or incised sculptor signatures near the reverse or base, along with gentle surface wear consistent with age rather than uniform seams found in modern resin reproductions.

Place the sculpture on a dark timber console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf where ambient light highlights its pale material. Pairing carved stone with muted wall tones or modern minimal backdrop elements creates an engaging contrast between classical form and modern interiors.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. Because alabaster is porous and slightly water-soluble, avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or damp sponges, and keep the object away from high humidity and direct heat sources.
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