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Ugo Cipriani (Menneville) — Reclining nude
Ugo Cipriani (Menneville)

Reclining nude

"Reclining Nude" is a marble sculpture by Italian artist Ugo Cipriani, known professionally as Menneville, carved in white marble. The work exemplifies early 20th century neoclassical sculpture through its idealized treatment of the human form and refined handling of the stone material. The reclining pose and smooth, polished surfaces characteristic of the piece demonstrate Cipriani's technical mastery and his engagement with classical sculptural traditions.

Medium
white marble

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 537

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Ugo Cipriani (Menneville), Reclining nude

"Reclining Nude" is a marble sculpture by Italian artist Ugo Cipriani, known professionally as Menneville, carved in white marble. The work exemplifies early 20th century neoclassical sculpture through its idealized treatment of the human form and refined handling of the stone material. The reclining pose and smooth, polished surfaces characteristic of the piece demonstrate Cipriani's technical mastery and his engagement with classical sculptural traditions.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Sensual, 20th Century, Figure Study, Italian Artist, Classical Subject Matter, Modernism, Nude Figure, Horizontal Composition, Oil on Canvas, Academic Realism