For connoisseurs
Contemporary icons for collectors, galleries and interior designers
Collectors of sacred art know that an icon's value does not lie in its appearance alone: it lies in the hand that painted it, the school it comes from, the quality of its materials and its faithfulness to the canon. Concetta Basile's works meet each of these criteria.
What a connoisseur looks for, and finds here
A recognisable hand
Every icon is hand-painted by Concetta Basile, one work at a time, with no serial production.
A school and a lineage
Pupil and granddaughter of Lia Galdiolo, whose works are kept in the Vatican and were exhibited in Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.
Ecclesial recognition
An attestation by an Archimandrite of the Orthodox Church of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople confirms her iconographic ministry.
Noble materials
23¾ karat gold leaf, natural pigments, egg tempera, gesso and animal glue, traditional olifa.
Faithfulness to the canon
Ancient prototypes, correct inscriptions, a theology of colour: works legible to an expert in iconography.
Certificate and documentation
Certificate of authenticity, photographs and recorded time of every stage of work and a booklet on subject and symbolism, in Italian and English.
For galleries and sacred art exhibitions
Concetta Basile is open to collaborations with galleries, diocesan museums, foundations and curators for exhibitions of contemporary sacred art, thematic cycles (the liturgical feasts, the Mother of God, Italian saints) and exhibitions devoted to the school of Lia Galdiolo.
For architects and interior designers
An authentic icon is a presence, not a furnishing accessory: it must be conceived together with the space. For private residences, family chapels, boutique hotels, professional studios and hospitality spaces, size, panel shape, palette and frame are designed in dialogue with the architecture and the light.
The site gallery shows examples of placement in living rooms, entrances, studies, bedrooms and workspaces.
Triptych in a study
Deesis on a blue wall, beside the bookcase.
Mother of God in a bookcase
Icon at the centre of a fitted wall.
Minimalist entrance
A single panel on a light wall, natural light.
Value over time
Icons by the great masters, such as Andrei Rublev, were commissioned by princes and monasteries as supreme gifts, and ancient icons are today kept in the world's most important museums. A contemporary icon executed to the highest standard is made to be handed down: a spiritual and material heritage for generations to come.
Frequently asked questions
Are the icons signed?
By tradition an icon is not signed on the front, because the iconographer steps aside before the Mystery. Author, date and details of the work are recorded in the certificate of authenticity on real parchment that accompanies it, together with photographs and recorded time of every stage of work.
Can I buy finished icons?
Most works are made to commission. To find out whether finished icons are available, contact the atelier directly.
Do you work with clients outside Italy?
Yes. Consultations can take place online, in Italian or English, and icons are shipped across Europe and worldwide with protective packaging and insurance on request.