Torch VII coral This is then placed over

This is then placed over the surface to be painted

18" high x 5

18th century Italian fragment with gold leaf shells and gold-plated crystals on a hand-painted gallery 1-inch canvas

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

The Herkimer diamond sits atop and is embellished with mica foliage

Torch VII coral This is then placed overSculptural 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