Decorative ornament - Italy - ceiling boards
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Hand-painted wooden panel in traditional Sicilian style, datable to 1800–1850, measuring 75 cm wide by 36 cm high with 4 cm depth, originating from Italy and in excellent condition with light wear consistent with age.
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Hand-painted wooden panel in traditional Sicilian style.
Hand-painted wooden panel, made according to Sicilian decorative tradition.
The work, likely dating to the second half of the 20th century, features a lively polychrome composition characterized by bright colors, pronounced outlines, and rich ornamental motifs.
The decoration is divided into three vertical sections. In the side panels are depicted two profile figures: on the left a paladin with a feathered helm and armor, symbol of the epic chivalry so dear to the Sicilian tradition; on the right a gracefully dressed female figure, probably a lady or a princess. In the center, a floral ornamental element serves as a bridge between the two figures, enriched with geometric and plant motifs.
The characters are set within star-shaped geometric frames, while the surrounding spaces are decorated with rosettes, foliate volutes, and floral motifs typical of Sicilian popular painting. The palette, dominated by ochre yellow, red, blue, green, and black, gives the work a strong visual impact and recalls the artistic language of the island’s decorating masters.
The support consists of horizontally assembled wooden boards. The surface bears a natural patina of time, with light signs of wear and small scratches compatible with the object's age, testifying to its authenticity and artisanal charm.
This is a decorative panel in traditional Sicilian style, conceived as a furnishing and artisanal prestige element, representative of the island’s figurative culture and popular art.
Hand-painted wooden panel in traditional Sicilian style.
Hand-painted wooden panel, made according to Sicilian decorative tradition.
The work, likely dating to the second half of the 20th century, features a lively polychrome composition characterized by bright colors, pronounced outlines, and rich ornamental motifs.
The decoration is divided into three vertical sections. In the side panels are depicted two profile figures: on the left a paladin with a feathered helm and armor, symbol of the epic chivalry so dear to the Sicilian tradition; on the right a gracefully dressed female figure, probably a lady or a princess. In the center, a floral ornamental element serves as a bridge between the two figures, enriched with geometric and plant motifs.
The characters are set within star-shaped geometric frames, while the surrounding spaces are decorated with rosettes, foliate volutes, and floral motifs typical of Sicilian popular painting. The palette, dominated by ochre yellow, red, blue, green, and black, gives the work a strong visual impact and recalls the artistic language of the island’s decorating masters.
The support consists of horizontally assembled wooden boards. The surface bears a natural patina of time, with light signs of wear and small scratches compatible with the object's age, testifying to its authenticity and artisanal charm.
This is a decorative panel in traditional Sicilian style, conceived as a furnishing and artisanal prestige element, representative of the island’s figurative culture and popular art.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
ceiling boards
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
36 cm
Width
75 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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