L897 cross 18th century Italian gold leaf

18th century Italian gold leaf fragment decorated with a Calcite crystal in matrix on distressed canvas

Size: 12" high x 4" wide x 4" deep

a famous Italian architect who also built the Florence dome

Polished agate cathedral with a tangerine crystal point

The Museo de’ Medici is devoted to preserving the history of the Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art

L897 cross 18th century Italian gold leafOne of a kind brechites australis (Australian Watering Pot found on the Great Barrier Reef) with a natural forming mineral deposit and fossil shells on a carved wood 18th century Italian candlestick base. The mecca shells coordinate with the paint on the candlestick base. The two pieces are married to look like they evolved together over time. Bought from a collector in Queensland, this specimen of sea life is rare as they now grow extinct. 7" high x