18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel wing on a smoky quartz cluster with a baroque pearl. The baroque pearl emulates the shape of the angel wing.
The hand-carved gold leaf angel wing is originally from a historic church in Liguria. This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size. The depth alone is 8 inches. The ecclesiastical artifact is mounted on a bed of smoky quartz. The mineral originally came from Brazil.
The Italian angel wing has been joined together with the smoky quartz cluster to create a sculptural work of old and new, creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time. Interpreting the past to create a piece entirely original, evolving in its own right. Through the preservation of the ecclesiastical artifact, it carries historical prominence and sacred significance while being transformed into a contemporary work of art.
Size: 17" high x 10.5" wide x 8" deep
Crystal cluster - 12 lbs
