Antonio Sciacca (1957) - The Keeper of Secrets
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The Keeper of Secrets is a 2026 original oil painting by Italian artist Antonio Sciacca, signed and depicting a green chameleon on a pale sphere against a burgundy background, measuring 54.5 × 38 cm.
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“The Keeper of Secrets” depicts a vivid green chameleon perched upon a pale, spherical object resting on a polished black pedestal. Its body curves elegantly around the sphere, with its tail forming a tight spiral that echoes the rounded shape beneath it. Fine yellow highlights trace the chameleon’s textured skin, while its alert eye and carefully positioned limbs give the creature a watchful presence. Against a rich burgundy background and a deep red foreground, the composition takes on the atmosphere of a theatrical still life.
Antonio Sciacca combines precise naturalistic detail with a distinctly symbolic and imaginative approach. The luminous green of the chameleon contrasts with the warm reds and the soft ivory surface of the sphere, creating a carefully balanced interplay of colour, texture and form. The coiled tail, solitary creature and elevated pedestal lend the scene a sense of ritual and mystery, inviting associations with adaptability, observation and concealed knowledge. Blending figurative painting with surrealist undertones, the work transforms a familiar animal into the enigmatic protagonist of a contemporary allegorical composition.
Unique SKU: HCO-SCI-CHAM-2026-022
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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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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 Keeper of Secrets” depicts a vivid green chameleon perched upon a pale, spherical object resting on a polished black pedestal. Its body curves elegantly around the sphere, with its tail forming a tight spiral that echoes the rounded shape beneath it. Fine yellow highlights trace the chameleon’s textured skin, while its alert eye and carefully positioned limbs give the creature a watchful presence. Against a rich burgundy background and a deep red foreground, the composition takes on the atmosphere of a theatrical still life.
Antonio Sciacca combines precise naturalistic detail with a distinctly symbolic and imaginative approach. The luminous green of the chameleon contrasts with the warm reds and the soft ivory surface of the sphere, creating a carefully balanced interplay of colour, texture and form. The coiled tail, solitary creature and elevated pedestal lend the scene a sense of ritual and mystery, inviting associations with adaptability, observation and concealed knowledge. Blending figurative painting with surrealist undertones, the work transforms a familiar animal into the enigmatic protagonist of a contemporary allegorical composition.
Unique SKU: HCO-SCI-CHAM-2026-022
—
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
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Edition
Original
Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
Title of artwork
The Keeper of Secrets
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54.5 cm
Width
38 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Baroque
Period
2020+
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