L856 French The fragment was originally part

The fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian church in Italy

Italy as part of The Crucifix Collection

18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode

This particular piece is a mica cluster in its matrix form

The Italian crucifix is persevered and transformed into a new work of old and new with the precious minerals - interpreting the past to create a piece entirely original

L856 French The fragment was originally part18th century Italian gold leaf putto adorned with baroque pearls. A Putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculptural works, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This piece was once used as part of a decorative angelic depiction in a historic Italian church. The natural forming baroque pearls adorn the neck of the putto, creating a necklace that perfectly coordinates with the gilded