Antonio Sciacca (1957) - The Veiled Sibyl - NO RESERVE
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The Veiled Sibyl is a 2020+ oil painting from Italy by Antonio Sciacca.
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The Veiled Sibyl is an evocative contemporary portrait by Antonio Sciacca, depicting a mysterious female figure emerging from a deep, shadowed setting. Her direct gaze creates an immediate connection with the viewer, while the dark hood, sculptural headpiece and single feather introduce an atmosphere of symbolism and quiet intrigue.
Sciacca uses a restrained palette of blacks, deep browns, ochres and muted golds, allowing the softly illuminated face and vivid blue eyes to become the focal point of the composition. The feather held delicately in the figure’s hand adds a sense of ritual and symbolism, while the sweeping golden form behind her gives the portrait an almost mythical presence.
Blending elements of classical portraiture with allegorical and dreamlike imagery, Sciacca creates a work that feels suspended between the historical and the fantastical. The Veiled Sibyl will appeal to collectors of contemporary figurative art, symbolic portraiture and atmospheric oil painting, offering a compelling subject whose meaning is deliberately left open to interpretation.
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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.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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
The Veiled Sibyl is an evocative contemporary portrait by Antonio Sciacca, depicting a mysterious female figure emerging from a deep, shadowed setting. Her direct gaze creates an immediate connection with the viewer, while the dark hood, sculptural headpiece and single feather introduce an atmosphere of symbolism and quiet intrigue.
Sciacca uses a restrained palette of blacks, deep browns, ochres and muted golds, allowing the softly illuminated face and vivid blue eyes to become the focal point of the composition. The feather held delicately in the figure’s hand adds a sense of ritual and symbolism, while the sweeping golden form behind her gives the portrait an almost mythical presence.
Blending elements of classical portraiture with allegorical and dreamlike imagery, Sciacca creates a work that feels suspended between the historical and the fantastical. The Veiled Sibyl will appeal to collectors of contemporary figurative art, symbolic portraiture and atmospheric oil painting, offering a compelling subject whose meaning is deliberately left open to interpretation.
—
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.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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
The Veiled Sibyl - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
49.5 cm
Width
39.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Baroque
Period
2020+
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