Torch VII coral Both specimens naturally evolved together

Both specimens naturally evolved together in this form and beautifully contrast with one another

11" tall x 11" wide x 11" deep

18" high x 5

creating colorful and complex varieties of banded chalcedony and crystal quartz

The 18th century fragment originally came from a church in Liguria

Torch VII coral Both specimens naturally evolved togetherSculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment titled "Torch VII" by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster, gesso, ash, green earth on board. The original 17th century Italian Florence fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. The Florence Flood body of work is similar to Rousseau's other known work but relies less on gilding and highlights instead