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Sicilian Cart

Description

Cart is painted on all sides and has carvings. The portraint is encircled with italian words that all run together-chiarenzasebastianoefigliocostruttoreescultoreAcisantoniocataniro. The painter was considered one of the last living old masters of the painting and passed away last year at 97 yrs old. It could take up to 10 craftsmen to complete a cart-painter-carver-metalsmith-wheel maker ect.Would like to know any history of this cart or others like it and its value.

Category Other
Medium wood
Distinguishing marks signed on axle by Domenico Di Maura
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item wheels-18 1/4" height 23" width 30" total length 52"
Date Period unknown
History The cart is known as a sicilian carretti.Has gone from owner to owner.Cart is a work of art and craftmansip.The carts are collectables and a lot are in private collections and museums.
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