L676 Retail 18th century Italian gold leaf

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

Interi is known for its precious collections of sculptural ecclesiastical artifacts

The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century

17th century Italian (Tuscan) figure of Christ decorated with calcite crystals on a barite and calcite crystal specimen with chalcopyrite

5" wide x 3

L676 Retail 18th century Italian gold leaf18th century Italian candlestick base with a prehistoric geode, amonites, chalcedonian rosettes and surrounded by antique metal foliage. The piece is mounted onto an agate slice. The piece originally came from Tuscany and was part of a altar candlestick in a church. It is hand carved and hand painted The elements create a piece that looks as though it evolved together over time interpreting the past to create a piece entirely original, evolving in its