Important part of a Sicilian cart by Fratelli Vaccaro - Vizzini, early 20th century - Chandelier

A beautiful piece from a Sicilian cart transformed into a chandelier, by Fratelli Vaccaro of Vizzini (Sicily). Carved wood with a wrought-iron top. Beautiful decoration featuring original oil paintings with various depictions; in the center is the inscription “Don’t get angry—life is short,” along with the manufacturers’ name and city: “Fratelli Vaccaro Vizzini.” Decorated on both sides; the front features carved gold-colored heads. Dimensions: L 104 cm – H 40 cm The connection between the Vaccaro family and the world of carts developed within the context of Catania’s artisan workshops. Often, academically trained painters or their students lent their geometric and figurative artistry to decorate the sides of the carts.Vizzini, the literary hometown of Giovanni Verga (where *Cavalleria Rusticana* is set, featuring the character Alfio, the cart driver), boasts a historic tradition of cart builders (the *carradori*). Among the most illustrious names active in Vizzini, the following are particularly noteworthy: Raffaele Vaccaro (master cartmaker).