Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Il Nautilus e il Corallo
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Antonio Sciacca's oil painting Il Nautilus e il Corallo from Italy, created in 2015 in the Baroque period (2010–2020), with a 41 × 35.5 cm format and signed.
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Il Nautilus e il Corallo explores the poetic tension between fragility and permanence. A luminous cup, delicately ornamented in gold, stands in quiet dialogue with a branching coral form — a natural structure shaped by time and water, now rendered eternal through paint.
Sciacca’s mastery of tonal contrast and material texture allows the objects to emerge with sculptural clarity from the darkness. The composition is restrained, yet rich in symbolism: the vessel suggests ritual and offering, while the coral becomes a metaphor for growth, memory, and the silent architecture of nature.
This painting embodies a contemplative elegance, appealing to collectors who seek both visual refinement and conceptual subtlety.
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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.
Havisham & Co.
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Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Il Nautilus e il Corallo explores the poetic tension between fragility and permanence. A luminous cup, delicately ornamented in gold, stands in quiet dialogue with a branching coral form — a natural structure shaped by time and water, now rendered eternal through paint.
Sciacca’s mastery of tonal contrast and material texture allows the objects to emerge with sculptural clarity from the darkness. The composition is restrained, yet rich in symbolism: the vessel suggests ritual and offering, while the coral becomes a metaphor for growth, memory, and the silent architecture of nature.
This painting embodies a contemplative elegance, appealing to collectors who seek both visual refinement and conceptual subtlety.
—
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
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Details
Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
Sold with frame
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Il Nautilus e il Corallo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
2015
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Still life
Style
Baroque
Period
2010-2020
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