diff --git a/gtk/gtkiconhelper.c b/gtk/gtkiconhelper.c
index 397ba2f3b8..cda1e9976d 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkiconhelper.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkiconhelper.c
@@ -667,6 +667,7 @@ ensure_stated_surface_from_info (GtkIconHelper *self,
 	(gdk_pixbuf_get_width (destination) + scale - 1) / scale;
       self->priv->rendered_surface_height = 
 	(gdk_pixbuf_get_height (destination) + scale - 1) / scale;
+      g_object_unref (destination);
     }
 
   self->priv->rendered_surface = surface;