Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Artist Sandro Chia returns to Italy


In a new book on Artist’s houses in Tuscany there is among others the house of Sandro Chia.
Near Montalcino, Tuscany, the internationally famous artist bought about twenty years ago a medieval  castle, a twelve-century fortress called Il Romitorio, on a hilltop, surrounded by oak  forests.  Here he spends time during the year when he needs a rest from frenetic New York or sunny Miami, also to reconnect with his native Tuscany, that he left for North America in the 80’s.
Original stones, fallen roof tiles and original beams were restored and reused to give new life to the castle, at the same time of the restoration the vineyards were planted and now, after several years, Il Romitorio produces fine  wines and grappa with the help of expert oenologists and tasty but light olive oil  comes abundantly from the surrounding olive groves.


Sandro Chia house in Tuscany
The library with  large and well used bookcases, antique cotto floor
and charming pale green antique armchairs.


 Sandro Chia house in Tuscany
Sandro Chia’s paintings from 1980’s and 1990’s on the walls of the library.


Sandro Chia house in Tuscany
The large living room with a gorgeous original floor restored to perfection, 17th century chairs,
a large tapestry and a wooden religious sculpture on the walls.


Sandro Chia house in Tuscany
The attic was transformed in the artist’s studio, with a perfect light for
reading, meditating and working.

A luxurious retreat but with the unpretentious atmosphere of a country house, well lived and full of personality.

The book “Toscana, case d’artista” is written by Mariella Sgaravatti,  with photography by Mario Ciampi.

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2 comments:

peggy braswell said...

so beautiful. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

Danielle Hardy said...

Incredible photographs! Love the design.

 
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