Restoration of a rare 18th-century carved and gilded wooden bishop’s throne preserved in the Certosa di San Giacomo on the isle of Capri has been completed. The work, a rare example in carved and gilded wood, represents a piece of historical and artistic value for the island and is distinguished by its fine craftsmanship, with carving and gilding representing refined expressions of the taste and craftsmanship of the period.
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 LoveItaly.
“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.
The restored throne was presented on 4 December 2025.
“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 organization 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.
