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Sicillian Fok Art Hand Painted and Carved Cart Panel
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Sicillian Fok Art Hand Painted and Carved Cart Panel

19th century
Sold 6 April 2020 · Hand of Glory
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A hand carved and painted Sicilian cart panel decorated with scenes from classical mythology. Of trapezoidal form with a carved top border of birds in flight and c scrolls and applied carved heads to the centre and at either end, the left hand side painted with a scene signed with the name of the artist and titled 'Bottoglia Di Candelli Contro Sud Padre', the right hand side with the name of the cart maker 'Construtture Umberto Toia Partinico' above with a scene titled 'Ulisse Fugge Con Elina Di Troia' (Ulysses escaping with Helen of Troy), within multiple foliate and scroll borders and with fancy wrought metal mounts and catches

These traditional hand made decorative carts were introduced to Sicily by the ancient Greeks and are painted with scenes from classical mythology and local folklore. They are used for festive occasions such as weddings and festival parades.

This example dates from the late 19th century and was recently acquired from a castle near Todi in Umbria.

70cm high 140cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA641896
Description
A hand carved and painted Sicilian cart panel decorated with scenes from classical mythology. Of trapezoidal form with a carved top border of birds in flight and c scrolls and applied carved heads to the centre and at either end, the left hand side painted with a scene signed with the name of the artist and titled 'Bottoglia Di Candelli Contro Sud Padre', the right hand side with the name of the cart maker 'Construtture Umberto Toia Partinico' above with a scene titled 'Ulisse Fugge Con Elina Di Troia' (Ulysses escaping with Helen of Troy), within multiple foliate and scroll borders and with fancy wrought metal mounts and catches
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These traditional hand made decorative carts were introduced to Sicily by the ancient Greeks and are painted with scenes from classical mythology and local folklore.
Hand of Glory

They are used for festive occasions such as weddings and festival parades.

This example dates from the late 19th century and was recently acquired from a castle near Todi in Umbria.

70cm high 140cm wide

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA641896
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Sicillian Fok Art Hand Painted and Carved Cart Panel
Sicillian Fok Art Hand Painted and Carved Cart Panel
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Sicillian Fok Art Hand Painted and Carved Cart Panel
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)
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