Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Nautilus, Corallo e Conchiglia
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Nautilus, Corallo e Conchiglia is a 2015 oil painting by Antonio Sciacca from Italy in the Baroque still life tradition, measuring 41 cm by 35.5 cm and signed in excellent condition.
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In Nautilus, Corallo e Conchiglia, Antonio Sciacca transforms the natural spiral of a shell into an object of refined contemplation. Elevated on a classical pedestal, the nautilus becomes both vessel and relic — an emblem of harmony between nature and human craftsmanship. The deep black background isolates the form, allowing light to sculpt every curve with restrained precision.
The composition evokes the tradition of the Wunderkammer, where rare objects were collected not only for their beauty, but for their symbolic resonance. The presence of coral and draped fabric introduces a subtle maritime narrative, suggesting origin, passage, and memory. Sciacca’s controlled chiaroscuro and warm tonality create a timeless stillness, where each element feels suspended between the real and the metaphysical.
This work invites the collector into a silent dialogue with form, balance, and the enduring elegance of classical painting.
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Antonio Sciacca (b. 1957, Catania) is known for his sophisticated still lifes and figurative works that draw on classical composition and contemporary introspection. His paintings are held in private collections across Europe and have been widely exhibited in Italy and abroad.
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In Nautilus, Corallo e Conchiglia, Antonio Sciacca transforms the natural spiral of a shell into an object of refined contemplation. Elevated on a classical pedestal, the nautilus becomes both vessel and relic — an emblem of harmony between nature and human craftsmanship. The deep black background isolates the form, allowing light to sculpt every curve with restrained precision.
The composition evokes the tradition of the Wunderkammer, where rare objects were collected not only for their beauty, but for their symbolic resonance. The presence of coral and draped fabric introduces a subtle maritime narrative, suggesting origin, passage, and memory. Sciacca’s controlled chiaroscuro and warm tonality create a timeless stillness, where each element feels suspended between the real and the metaphysical.
This work invites the collector into a silent dialogue with form, balance, and the enduring elegance of classical painting.
—
Antonio Sciacca (b. 1957, Catania) is known for his sophisticated still lifes and figurative works that draw on classical composition and contemporary introspection. His paintings are held in private collections across Europe and have been widely exhibited in Italy and abroad.
Havisham & Co.
Presented by Havisham & Co., representing artists whose practices preserve and reinterpret the language of European painting.
Instagram: @havishamandco
www.havishamandco.com
Details
Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Nautilus, Corallo e Conchiglia
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
2015
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Still life
Style
Baroque
Period
2010-2020
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