Torch III google The fossil agate coral and

The fossil agate coral and fossil ammonites are put together in a sculptural organic form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time

The tassel originally came from an Italian church and were used during feast days

The natural-forming baroque pearls adorn the neck of the putto

5" high x 3

Torch III google The fossil agate coral andSculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment titled "Torch III" 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