Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Il Canto Rosso del Tempo
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Il Canto Rosso del Tempo is an original oil painting by Antonio Sciacca (b. 1957), a still life from Italy, signed and dated 2014 in the 2010–2020 period, measuring 40 cm high by 45 cm wide in excellent condition.
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In L’Ultimo Incanto della Rosa e il Segreto dell’Attica, Antonio Sciacca composes a still life that is at once tender and classical, intimate yet steeped in antiquity. Three pink roses unfold in varying stages of bloom, suspended at that fragile threshold between fullness and decline. Their petals are rendered with a softness that feels almost tactile, catching light delicately against the dark, restrained background.
The flowers emerge from an Attic-style vase, its surface adorned with silhouetted classical figures in the manner of ancient Greek pottery. This reference to Attica anchors the painting within a lineage of myth, theatre, and ritual. The vessel becomes more than a container; it is a bearer of inherited memory. Above it, the roses speak of immediacy and ephemerality. Together, they create a quiet dialogue between what endures and what inevitably fades.
The crimson drapery beneath the vase introduces a subtle theatrical undertone, recalling a stage or altar. As in much of Sciacca’s work, the objects are not merely arranged but positioned in symbolic tension. The roses, often associated with beauty, secrecy, and love, appear here in their “last enchantment,” their brilliance heightened precisely because it is transient. The Attic vase, by contrast, suggests continuity and cultural permanence.
Light is handled with restraint, caressing the curves of ceramic and petal alike. The composition invites slow looking, encouraging the viewer to sense the stillness before disappearance — the final luminous moment before petals fall.
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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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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.
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In L’Ultimo Incanto della Rosa e il Segreto dell’Attica, Antonio Sciacca composes a still life that is at once tender and classical, intimate yet steeped in antiquity. Three pink roses unfold in varying stages of bloom, suspended at that fragile threshold between fullness and decline. Their petals are rendered with a softness that feels almost tactile, catching light delicately against the dark, restrained background.
The flowers emerge from an Attic-style vase, its surface adorned with silhouetted classical figures in the manner of ancient Greek pottery. This reference to Attica anchors the painting within a lineage of myth, theatre, and ritual. The vessel becomes more than a container; it is a bearer of inherited memory. Above it, the roses speak of immediacy and ephemerality. Together, they create a quiet dialogue between what endures and what inevitably fades.
The crimson drapery beneath the vase introduces a subtle theatrical undertone, recalling a stage or altar. As in much of Sciacca’s work, the objects are not merely arranged but positioned in symbolic tension. The roses, often associated with beauty, secrecy, and love, appear here in their “last enchantment,” their brilliance heightened precisely because it is transient. The Attic vase, by contrast, suggests continuity and cultural permanence.
Light is handled with restraint, caressing the curves of ceramic and petal alike. The composition invites slow looking, encouraging the viewer to sense the stillness before disappearance — the final luminous moment before petals fall.
—
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)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Il Canto Rosso del Tempo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2014
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
45 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Baroque
Period
2010-2020
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