M128 Fragment A pair of 18th century

A pair of 18th century Italian Florence Fragment candlestick tops with polished fossil agate coral and baroque pearls

A coordinating pair of agate coral are mounted onto the candlestick tops

The piece has been combined with the elements to create a historically significant yet contemporary

5" high x 29" wide

Red bole is a mixed clay base traditionally applied on top of gesso to provide a base for the gold leaf

M128 Fragment A pair of 18th centuryVulnerabilita A 17th century Italian painting with a hand carved 17th century arm. It is framed with 17th and 18th century Italian angel wings and adorned with rare minerals and an agate heart. For this piece, it gives a visual of vulnerability. The arm is reaching out of the painting with a heart in hand and a man turned away. However, there are angels surrounding the painting, pointing to the idea that fear of rejection can inhabit vulnerability but