Coat Of Arms Of The Ventimiglia Princes, Carrara Marble

Coat of Arms of the Ventimiglia Princes of the Holy Roman Empire, of Castelbuono, and of the Marquises of Geraci in White Statuary Marble from CarraraAn authentic, very ancient historical masterpiece of Sicilian origin, originally from a castle! (Signed by the NOBLE FAMILY)Most likely from the eighteenth century, but it could be considerably older.Description:The dynasty of the Counts of Ventimiglia established itself in Sicily with Henry II of Ventimiglia (d. 1308), of the Lords of Maro, who arrived on the island around 1255 as Baron of Petralie, then Captain and Vicar General in the service of King Manfred of Swabia.He married the noblewoman Isabella of Ischia, daughter of Aldoin, Count of Ischia and Geraci, a descendant of the Norman Serlone II of Hauteville, grandson of the Great Count Roger, and through this marriage acquired possession of the County of Geraci.Having become Marquises of Geraci in 1436 with Giovanni I Ventimiglia—the first feudal lord to receive the title of marquis on the island—they were granted numerous titles: Princes of Castelbuono from 1595, then Princes of the Holy Roman Empire, Princes of Belmonte, Grammonte, Scaletta, Belmontino, Valdina, Villadorata, Ventimiglia di Sicilia, Sant'Anna, and Buonriposo.The main Sicilian branch of the family, the eldest line of the Ventimiglia di Geraci family became extinct in the male line with Giovanni Luigi Ventimiglia Camarrone, 17th Prince of Castelbuono, who died in 1860 without descendants.An eldest branch was recognized and received into the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.Elegant and museum-worthy, this very rare coat of arms is finely carved from prestigious White Statuary Marble from Carrara, depicting a noble coat of arms.The piece features a central shield divided into geometric fields, surmounted by a sumptuous ducal crown and wrapped in a royal robe, a symbol of authority and lineage.On the sides, two crowned rampant lions support the shield, an emblem of strength and nobility.A Latin motto from Psalm 118 is engraved at the base:"Dextera Domini fecit virtutem, dextera Domini exaltavit me" –("The right hand of the Lord has done wonders, the right hand of the Lord has exalted me").Condition: Good, signs of aging attest to its historical authenticity.DIMENSIONS:• 98cm height • 68cm • 27cm • 300kg The packaging will be made directly by CENZI Artgallery, on an Epal wooden platform entirely covered in wood, with extra professional and specific materials inside!Shipping will be fast and traceable.CENZI ArtGallery certifies with invoices and expertise all Artworks you decided to buy