L558 crucifix Their extravagance of form

Their extravagance of form

It is painted with 24 karat gold leaf

The chesapecten shells also adorn the cross to imitate the top part of the halo

25" high x 3

The canvas is distressed with gold powders used by restorers in Italy in the 18th and 19th century

L558 crucifix Their extravagance of formPair of 17th century Italian altar candlesticks with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. The altar candlesticks originally came from a church in Florence. They were originally gold leaf and painted but are distressed due to age. They are mounted with the coordinating pair of agate coral and adorned with baroque pearls to create a contemporary work of old and new. Size: 32" high x 8. 5" wide x 8. 5" deep