Amedeo Modigliani Reclining Nude Oil on Canvas

Updated August 12, 2026

Title: Reclining Nude Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 26 x 35 inches (66 x 88.9 cm) Year: Circa early 20th century Condition: Good condition. Surface presents stable pigment application, warm tonal relationships, and expressive brushwork throughout. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. Canvas remains structurally sound and is presented in an ornate gilt frame, ready for display. Provenance: Private collection, Italy; later transferred to a private collection in New York, USA. Visual Description: This commanding reclining nude depicts a female figure stretched diagonally across a richly colored interior, her elongated body set against deep burgundy and dark tonal passages. Warm ochre flesh tones, simplified contours, almond-shaped eyes, and an elegantly elongated face create a sensual yet restrained composition. The pose, linear treatment of the body, and warm chromatic palette closely evoke the celebrated reclining nudes associated with Amedeo Modigliani's distinctive approach to modern portraiture and the human figure.This hand-created artwork offers collectors an opportunity to enjoy the visual language, technique, composition, and artistic characteristics associated with the named artist at a substantially more accessible price point than authenticated works by that artist, which may command significantly higher prices in the established fine-art market. Offered “in the style of” the named artist, the work should be appreciated and valued on its own merits as a hand-created piece inspired by an important artistic tradition. It provides an accessible way to acquire a visually compelling artwork reflecting the aesthetic qualities associated with a celebrated artist without the price expectations attached to an authenticated work.This artwork is uncatalogued and unauthenticated and has not been authenticated or approved by the named artist, their estate, foundation, catalogue raisonné committee, or other recognized authority. It is offered “in the style of” the named artist, a cataloging opinion describing stylistic characteristics and not a representation of authorship or authenticity. Any provenance reflects information accompanying the artwork when received and is not a certificate of authenticity. Any signature, inscription, stamp, date, or other marking should not be considered authentication. ESTIMATED VALUE: Any estimate represents the auction house’s good-faith opinion of the potential secondary-market value of the property based on factors such as medium, size, condition, subject, provenance information, visual characteristics, and comparable uncatalogued and unauthenticated works. Estimates are not based on the value of authenticated works by the named artist and are not appraisals, guarantees of value, or predictions of the final selling price.

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