The restoration of the 18th-century bishop’s throne, kept in the storerooms of the Certosa di San Giacomo on Capri, has officially begun. The work, a rare example in carved and gilded wood, represents a piece of historical and artistic value for the island. The conservation and restoration work was made possible thanks to a public-private partnership involving the Capri Archaeological Museums and Parks, the KHR McNeely Family Foundation, with support from the LoveItaly association.
“The restoration of the bishop’s throne on Capri is another example of LoveItaly’s significant work, which we are proud to support,” says the KHR McNeely Family Foundation.
“This project marks the beginning of a new phase for our Institute,” says Francesco Sirano, delegated officer for the direction of the Archaeological Park of Capri, “and is part of a path of shared valorization of the island’s artistic heritage, thanks to an increasingly concrete synergy with the world of private donations.”
“The valorization of museum deposits,” concludes the Director General of Museums, Massimo Osanna, “is one of the fundamental missions of the General Directorate of Museums: it allows us to restore visibility and meaning to a heritage that is often invisible but of extraordinary interest, activating new forms of fruition and knowledge. Results like today’s are also made possible thanks to public-private collaboration, which represents-as in this case-a virtuous practice to be promoted and enhanced.”
The KHR McNeely Family Foundation, formed by Kevin, Rosemary and Hanna Rose McNeely, made a crucial contribution to fund the intervention, while LoveItaly offered organizational and promotional support. The association has long been committed to the enhancement of Capri’s cultural heritage, supporting initiatives aimed at preserving and publicizing the island’s historical and artistic testimonies. The throne being restored, dating back to the 18th century, is distinguished by its fine craftsmanship, with carving and gilding representing refined expressions of the taste and craftsmanship of the period. Preserved in the Certosa’s storerooms, the artifact was until now little accessible to the public. The Charterhouse of San Giacomo, a monument of historical and architectural significance on Capri, has been the protagonist in recent months of an ambitious cultural and museum revitalization project. Among the initiatives realized is the opening of the L’isola dei Cesari archaeological museum, which brings together important artifacts found on the island, offering visitors a complete picture of its ancient history. In parallel, restorations were completed on paintings from the Diefenbach collection, further enhancing the artistic richness of the Charterhouse.
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