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Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with an 18th Century Italian Angel and a Baroque Pearl

About the Item

Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian gilded angel mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl.The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbolizes God's unconditional love for mankind. Hematoid Quartz is a quartz crystal that contains Hematite inclusions. It is polished and sculpted into a heart and adorned with the Italian gilt putto and baroque pearl. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian putto is originally 18th century. Together, the elements create a historically significant, figurative work of old and new.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Interi transforms Italian artifacts using artistic methods and contemporary interpretations. The Italian angel artifact has been joined together with the red hematoid quartz heart to create a new sculptural piece. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127138383382
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