L856 French sculptural pair of old and

sculptural pair of old and new

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

75" high x 5" round

This particular piece is a mica cluster in its matrix form

Italy as part of The Crucifix Collection

L856 French sculptural pair of old and18th 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