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A wooden key or back crest from a Sicilian cart, dating to the first half of the 20th century, in antique style, measuring 93 cm long, 16 cm high and 4 cm thick, made in Italy, in good used condition with minor age-related marks.
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The key (or rear crest) represents the most prestigious sculptural element of the Sicilian cart. It was not only a structural reinforcement, but a true 'itinerant stage' where the artisan demonstrated his mastery.
Each key is a unique piece, never reproduced in series, the result of months of work with chisel and gouge.
Pair of crests or cart keys of the Sicilian cart (keys) early 20th century period.
Article 1: "SFIDA DI ORLANDO E ALMONDO" is 93 cm long, 16 cm high, 4 cm thick and a total weight of 2.1 kg
This is an excellent example of the Carolingian style of the Sicilian school, on heavy wood, with excellent details, original colors, style used around 1860 to 1940
Article 2:"LUPO UCCIDE UN LEONE" is 79 cm long, 16 cm wide and the thickness is 2.5 cm and weighs 1.37 kg
From the same school perhaps later than the first article in period.
Examples of Sicilian Antiquarian items, in good condition, stayed in the same family for 76 years and are in good condition, even with defects due to age or were so since purchase, made during a trip to Sicily in the very early post-war period. (The owner was an officer who had fought there during World War II; when the war ended he returned to that land buying various examples of local craftsmanship)
The colors are the originals, the second item has a varnish patina, the first is dry.
The key (or rear crest) represents the most prestigious sculptural element of the Sicilian cart. It was not only a structural reinforcement, but a true 'itinerant stage' where the artisan demonstrated his mastery.
Each key is a unique piece, never reproduced in series, the result of months of work with chisel and gouge.
Pair of crests or cart keys of the Sicilian cart (keys) early 20th century period.
Article 1: "SFIDA DI ORLANDO E ALMONDO" is 93 cm long, 16 cm high, 4 cm thick and a total weight of 2.1 kg
This is an excellent example of the Carolingian style of the Sicilian school, on heavy wood, with excellent details, original colors, style used around 1860 to 1940
Article 2:"LUPO UCCIDE UN LEONE" is 79 cm long, 16 cm wide and the thickness is 2.5 cm and weighs 1.37 kg
From the same school perhaps later than the first article in period.
Examples of Sicilian Antiquarian items, in good condition, stayed in the same family for 76 years and are in good condition, even with defects due to age or were so since purchase, made during a trip to Sicily in the very early post-war period. (The owner was an officer who had fought there during World War II; when the war ended he returned to that land buying various examples of local craftsmanship)
The colors are the originals, the second item has a varnish patina, the first is dry.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
93 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
First half of the 20th century
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