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deCorAtive ArtS, LotS 412-569
413 412* A Rock Crystal and Watermelon Tourmaline Bonbonnière, Uli Pauly, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, making exceptional use of a thinly sliced tourmaline section sourced from San Diego, California, the artist has carved an exquisite depiction of a Native American chieftain and utilized the multiple zones of bright colors at the periphery to accent the headdress feathers, the carving set within a rock crystal box lid above a rock crystal base with fluted sidewalls. 11.43 x 9.53 x 6.60 cm. $4,000-6,000
413* A Carved Amethyst Eagle’s Head Decorative Box, Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, a regal and lifelike carving depicting the head of an eagle formed from a single amethyst crystal, the variegated color ranging from near colorless to intense purple, highly transparent with translucent areas, the plumage and beak with finely textured detail, the eyes inset with sculpted 18 karat yellow gold and cabochon cut citrine, the neck finished with a hinged yellow gold closure set with a fine translucent banded grey agate slice, the interior delicately hollowed out. Hand inscribed: (Maker’s mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. Length: 7.60 cm. $3,000-5,000
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414* A Rock Crystal Quartz Polar Bear Head Decorative Box, Manfred Wild for Eberhard Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, inspired by its frigid origins, the polar bear head has been carved from an exceptionally clear and colorless quartz crystal which takes on a “frosted” appearance and internal glow when lit, the lifelike proportions of the head and neck suggesting musculature and fur, the applied nose carved of smoky quartz, the eyes inset with cabochon cut sapphires within 18 karat yellow gold bezels, the base mounted with a hinged yellow gold cap set with a slice of milky chalcedony. Stamp: (Maker’s mark EB for Eberhard Bank) (OHB) 750. 9.53 x 6.60 cm. $3,000-5,000 415* A Carved Brown Agate Bear’s Head Decorative Box, Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, in an excellent choice of material, the head has been expertly carved in brown agate, the subtle color variations and extraordinary texture create a convincing illusion of layered fur over the underlying facial structure, the eyes inset with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.15 carat total within 18 karat yellow gold bezel settings, the base mounted with a hinged yellow gold lid inset with a polished stone slice. Length: 8.90 cm. $4,000-6,000
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416* A Marble, Ruby and Silver Gilt Box, Nardi, Venice, Italy, consisting of fine bookmatched slabs of patterned marble exhibiting rich red, orange red and greenish yellow hues, the lid surmounted with a silver gilt seashell accent set with numerous bezel set rubies, box raised on four claw form legs. 30.20 x 20.30 x 8.30 cm. $3,000-5,000
417* A Malachite, Ruby and Silver Gilt Bonbonnière, Nardi, Venice, Italy, in a freeform design, the polished malachite sections showing the elegant banded botryoidal patterns of light to deep green, accented with two ruby inlaid silver gilt starfish and two silver gilt seashells. Length: 21.60 cm. $800-1,200 418* A Marble, Ruby, and Silver Gilt Box, Nardi, Venice, Italy, composed of patterned marble slabs of mottled beige and near colorless hues, the lid accented with silver gilt bezel settings and a draped starfish detail all containing found mixed cut rubies weighing approximately 29.28 carats total. 13.34 x 10.16 x 4.45 cm. $2,000-3,000 419* A Rhodochrosite, Silver Gilt, Tsavorite, Marble, Diamond and Sapphire Box, Nardi, Venice, Italy, intricate in design and construction, the outer surfaces of banded pale to deep pink rhodochrosite, the lid surmounted with a silver gilt clamshell accent set with numerous round mixed cut tsavorite garnets, the interior of the box in white marble with black veining, the inner lid set with six silver gilt starfish each centrally set with a round mixed cut pink sapphire and suspending a briolette cut yellow sapphire, the inner base set with a silver tone letter “N” containing round single cut diamonds. 29.80 x 19.70 cm. $3,000-5,000
420* A Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire and Silver Gilt Box, Nardi Venice, Italy, composed of fine bookmatched malachite sections meticulously selected to display rich banded greens in a botryoidal pattern, box raised on four claw form feet inlaid with round mixed cut rubies, the cover inset with numerous bezel set reverse set round mixed cut yellow sapphires. 18.42 x 13.34 x 4.45 cm. $3,000-5,000 421* A Tiger’s Eye Quartz, Silver Gilt and Ruby Box, Nardi, Venice, Italy, meticulously arranged golden tiger’s eye quartz in a parallel line design compose the outer box which is accented with a large silver gilt seashell detail containing numerous round mixed cut rubies. 15.20 x 10.20 x 1.30 cm. $3,000-5,000 422* A Petrified Wood, Silver Gilt and Pink Sapphire Box, Nardi, Venice, Italy, comprised of finely polished and bookmatched sections of petrified wood chosen for their exceptional color and patterns, the lid accented with a large silver gilt starfish containing a central prong set pink sapphire and suspending a pink sapphire briolette from an upturned arm. 12.07 x 8.00 x 6.10 cm. $1,500-2,500
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423* A Set of Ruby in Zoisite Accessories, Angela Pintaldi, Circa 1970, Italy, consisting of a hinged case with 18 karat yellow gold rim, together with a matching compact mirror, the stone carved to show the striking natural pattern of deep purplish red ruby and bright green zoisite speckled with black hornblende. 15.20 x 11.40 x 4.40 cm. $1,500-2,500 424* A Mother-of-Pearl Shell and Silver Case, Marguerite Stix, consisting of two expertly formed and large sections of mother-of-pearl conforming to the natural shell confines, showing areas of strong orient in green and rose hues, set with silver fittings. Stamp: Stix (Marguerite Stix maker’s mark) (Portuguese hallmarks).
Provenance Note: The late Mrs. Marguerite Stix possessed a superb understanding of the natural works of art that are seashells. Having studied and collected them with her husband for much of her adult life, her passion for the medium spread to jewelry which she created using only the most beautiful specimens and sold through prestigious firms such as Cartier. 17.10 x 15.90 x 5.70 cm. $1,000-2,000 425* An Abalone Shell and Glass Decorative Box, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, composed of an abalone shell lid, the base in silver tone containing numerous purple glass panes. 16.51 x 11.68 x 8.00 cm. $80-120
426* An Agate Snuff Box, Late 19th Century, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, constructed with local Idar-Oberstein banded agate in orange red to reddish brown hues, gilt framework with intricate engraving work, agate sphere feet. Length: 6.40 cm. $300-500
427* A Collection of Hardstone or Hardstone Mounted Boxes, consisting of 24 boxes in various stones including malachite, granite, marble, jasper and agate, gilt fittings. Length: from 22.90 to 4.80 cm. $2,000-3,000
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428* A Miscellaneous Group of Horn and Tortoise Shell Table Articles, consisting of 15 items including several horn cups, a burlwood box, snuff and pill boxes, some items silver mounted. $800-1,200
429* A Collection of Carved Hardstone Animal Form Objects, including a pair of oval carnelian dishes each applied with a central gold tone salamander accent with gem set eyes, together with a carved white chalcedony turtle mounted with a 18 karat yellow gold collar and the eyes inset with cabochon cut rubies and emeralds respectively, and a carved amethyst figure of a field mouse on a giltwood base. Turtle applied plaque stamp: (Maker’s mark) No. 742 750. Carnelian Trays in Length: 90.50 cm. $1,500-2,500
430* A Banded Agate Smoking Set, Circa 1880-1890, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, containing agate mined in the Idar-Oberstein mine, the banded agate is rich brownish red to deep brown to white in color, the smoking set consisting of a matchbox and pipe holder. Length: 15.20 cm. $400-600
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431* A Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Opal Inlay Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, of rectangular form, the lid and sides inlaid with boulder opal in mosaic patterns, the sections displaying strong play-of-color across the spectrum intermixed with ironstone matrix, the frame accented with columnar motif corners accented with floral garlands, the edges of fluted and foliate pattern.
Provenance: Christie’s Paris June 24, 2003 Length: 15.20 cm. $10,000-15,000
432* An 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Multi Stone Hexagonal Mosaic Box, constructed with gold trim around a mosaic consisting of rhodochrosite, malachite, agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli and jasper, the lid decorated with a radiant star motif, the lid edges with a Greek key design, the outer panels depicting landscapes, the interior lined with jasper. 12.70 x 12.70 x 5.10 cm. $4,000-6,000
433* An Aragonite, Malachite, Onyx and Wood Intarsia Box, Czech Republic, the lid of silver tone and inlaid with matched aragonite and malachite sections surrounding a central diamond form onyx plaque inscribed “Carlsbad”, the base of wood with a locking mechanism (key not included). 10.80 x 6.73 x 5.08 cm. $100-200
434* A Multi Stone Inlaid Decorative Box, of rectangular form, carved from an even grained and colored black marble, the box has been inlaid with numerous regularly spaced circular stone sections including varieties such as malachite, tiger’s eye, rhodochrosite, charoite, lapis lazuli, porphyry and various agates. 24.13 x 16.50 x 11.40 cm. $1,000-2,000
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435* A Fossil Ammonite and Gemstone Decorative Rainbow Box, Italy, in an impressive scale, consisting of inlaid cream colored fossil ammonite slices as central accents to the lid and four sidewalls which each contain eight bands consisting of graphic granite, Chinese writing rock, rhodochrosite, golden tiger-eye, lapis lazuli, yellow and red jasper, and malachite which have been concentrically inlaid into the polished black onyx slabs, plated brass locking hinges. Stamp: (Maker’s mark). 29.80 x 21.00 x 19.70 cm. $5,000-7,000
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436* A Rhodochrosite and Black Onyx Decorative Box, Capillitas Mine, Catamarca Province, Argentina, in an Art Deco style, this large decorative box consists of an arched lid with alternating stripes of rhodochrosite and black onyx. 27.90 x 10.80 x 6.00 cm. $1,000-2,000
437* An Intarsia Box with Fossil Pine Cone Inlay, Italy, composed of black onyx with jasper accent, the lid centrally inlaid with a fossil pine cone slice measuring approximately 5.00 cm long and exhibiting the complex pattern of this 140 million year old specimen. 14.00 x 8.90 x 4.40 cm. $400-600 438* A Collection of Hardstone and Wood Pietra Dura Items, consisting of three wood boxes with pietra dura hardstone inlaid lids depicting flowers, together with a single pietra dura hard stone inlaid lid. Ranging from: 7.62 x 4.45 to 7.32 x 4.70 cm. $300-500
439* A Charoite, Nephrite and Onyx Box and Letter Opener, Lake Baikal, Eastern Siberia, Russia, consisting of a hinged charoite box with onyx trim together with a matched letter opener with a charoite handle, engraved gilt fitting and an elongated nephrite jade blade, the charoite of the box and knife showing the fibrous structure and richly saturated purple color representative of the most desirable examples of this material. Letter Opener Length: 27.90 cm. $800-1,200 440* A Tiger’s Eye Quartz Decorative Box, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, composed of a mosaic of deep golden brown sections displaying chatoyancy, arranged to form a cruciform on the lid and stripes on the sides. 17.75 x 10.15 x 3.80 cm. $300-500
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441* A Jasper Decorative Box, composed of bookmatched slabs of colorful jasper in red, green and yellow hues arranged on the lid and sidewalls of the box. 24.20 x 14.60 cm. $1,000-2,000
442* A Labradorite and Onyx Box, Madagascar, consisting of labradorite sections featuring scattered labradorescence, or color flash, in blue, green and yellow orange colors, the interior of the box inset with black onyx sections. 12.70 x 8.09 x 4.10 cm. $1,000-2,000 443* A Blue Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Marble Box, consisting of book matched sections of banded blue agate, the interior lined with a thin center section of lapis lazuli and central cream color marble. 15.88 x 10.80 x 4.06 cm. $500-700
444* A Rhodochrosite Decorative Box, Capillitas Mine, Catamara Province, Argentina, fine material and carefully selected slabs show the classic banded growth and intense pink hue in this rectangular box, the interior lined with black onyx. 9.80 x 6.40 x 3.70 cm. $700-900 445* A Septarian, Aragonite and Onyx Decorative Box, Madagascar, the exotic pattern and variety of colors are used to full effect in this hinged box carved to reveal the intergrown septarian, calcite and aragonite, hinged opening reveals a black onyx interior. 12.70 x 8.90 cm. $500-700
446* A Tiger Iron and Onyx Box, Ord Ranges, Western Australia, the exterior of fine quality tiger iron sections featuring metallic deep gray interspersed with rich orange red banding, hinged opening reveals a black onyx interior.
NOTE: “Tiger Iron” is a naturally altered version of the more common tiger’s eye quartz. 13.08 x 9.14 x 3.56 cm. $800-1,200
447* A Lavender Hardstone and Onyx Decorative Box, Turkey, of mottled beige to rich purple color, hinged opening reveals a black onyx interior. 14.99 x 10.54 x 3.81 cm. $1,000-2,000
448* An Agate Decorative Box, consisting of solid sections of mottled agate. 3.81 x 8.26 x 4.19 cm. $300-500
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449* A Set of Carved Eudialite Decorative Objects, Kola Peninsula, Russia, consisting of a box entirely carved from richly saturated purple eudialite with green zones, the interior black felt lined, together with a sphere of eudialite, the majority in pale green and black with zones of deep purple, the sphere accompanied by a transparent base. Box: 11.43 x 7.62 x 4.57 cm. Sphere: 8.89 cm in diameter. $700-900
450* A Labradorite and Onyx Decorative Box, Madagascar, consisting of carefully selected labradorite sections featuring rich labradorescence, or color flash, in vivid blue, green and yellow orange colors, the interior of the box inset with black onyx sections. 11.05 x 6.99 x 3.81 cm. $800-1,200
451* A Carved Hardstone and Wood Decorative Box, carved from a multihued hardstone divided into three horizontal sections with wood trim, ranging from stark white to shades of brown and brownish red with veined patterns. 22.86 x 17.78 x 12.70 cm. $500-700
452* A Rhodonite and Onyx Decorative Box, Australia, formed from a single rhodonite slab with matched seams, the rich pink to pinkish red color interspersed with black manganese oxide inclusions, hinged opening reveals a black onyx interior. 10.80 x 7.60 x 3.30 cm. $1,500-2,500
453* A Jasper Decorative Box, composed of bookmatched multicolor jasper slices cut from a single piece of rough, the lid showing the mirrored effect, hinged opening reveals a lighter color stone interior. 12.70 x 8.255 x 3.30 cm. $600-800
454* A Rhodochrosite and Onyx Decorative Box, Capillitas Mine, Andalgala, Catamarca Province, Argentina, composed of bookmatched rhodochrosite slices cut from a single piece of rough, the lid showing the mirrored effect, the interior lined with onyx, gilt brass fittings. 12.10 x 17.80 x 4.40 cm. $2,000-3,000
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455* A Polished Agate Slice, Brazil, polished to a minute thickness to maximize the translucency and brightness of the color, this example beautifully illustrates the multitude of colors and complexity of pattern possible in this quartz variety, the outer rim of banded greyish blue to black, the central region of coarser grained colorless rock crystal, the center displaying a grey to orange brown “eye” around a small cavity. 31.10 x 21.60 x 0.80 cm. $800-1,200
456* A Polished Agate Slice, of significant scale, this thinly sliced specimen displays a non-typical freeform combination of coarse grained milky colorless quartz interspersed with highly translucent golden brown to yellow sections, the natural outer “skin” is retained, a beautiful display piece. 47.00 x 42.00 cm. $1,000-2,000
457* A Polished Polyhedral Agate Specimen, Minas Gerais, Brazil, ex. W.H. Leithauser Collection
Part of a singular find in the 1960’s, this unusual shape formed as a pseudomorph, exhibiting fine banding in hues including white, orange, brown and black around a small central cavity. 16.50 x 10.20 x 0.60 cm. $800-1,200
458* A Partially Polished Laguna Agate Slab, Laguna, Mexico, prized for its rare combination of color variety and ability to take a very high polish in finished carvings, the present specimen of Laguna agate has been partially polished to reveal the tightly banded patterns of white, greyish blue, rust red, yellow orange and beige, excellent specimen or carving rough. 27.90 x 16.50 x 0.60 cm. $700-900 459* A Suite of Consecutive Agate Stalactite Slices, Brazil, consisting of eight cross section slices of a stalactite, the outer edges of six slices showing coarser rock crystal quartz crystallization, all of the centers showing banded agate of varying translucency in shades of white, yellow, gray and reddish brown. Diameter: 7.00-16.50 cm. $1,500-2,500
460* A Polished Banded Agate Slice, highly translucent, multicolor banded agate slice ranging from light greyish blue to light yellow and golden brown. 15.24 x 12.70 cm. $150-250 461* A Rhodochrosite Stalactite Slice, La Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina, exhibiting the intense pinkish red color and banded circular growth in cross section, together with two dyed agate slices. Rhodochrosite slice: 8.90 x 0.60 cm. $800-1,200
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462* A Drusy Chrysocolla Geode “Butterfly in Stone”, Bud Standley, Arizona, United States, an artistic use of an exquisite split geode, the fused halves convincingly suggesting a butterfly’s wings, exhibiting a full range of color and texture from the polished green malachite and intense blue chrysocolla to the exposed light blue drusy quartz coating over chrysocolla.
Provenance: This specimen was featured on the February 1981 cover of Lapidary Journal. 10.50 x 6.00 x 1.60 cm. $3,000-5,000
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463* A Collection of Tourmaline Slices, consisting of a large and colorful Zambian tourmaline slice cut parallel to the C-axis showing three distinct zones ranging from a soft pink to colorless to a deep forest green, one side overgrown with sharp quartz crystals showing scattered tourmaline crystal inclusions, one side of slice has been resin coated for stability, together with two smaller slices cut perpendicular to the C-axis showing the classic trigonal crystal outline and “watermelon” coloration with outer green rinds and inner pink cores.
Accompanied by a brass caliper stand for the smaller tourmaline slice. Largest slice: 23.50 x 11.40 cm. $1,500-2,500
464* A Collection of Rhodochrosite Stalactite Specimens, La Capillitas Mine, Catamarca, Argentina, consisting of a polished rhodochrosite slice of fine red color and good translucency cut from a cave stalactite, together with a section of rhodochrosite stalactite, possibly as carving rough.
Accompanied by a brass caliper holder for the rhodochrosite slice. Slice: 8.25 cm in diameter. Section: 10.67 x 7.62 cm. $500-700
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466 465* A Rainbow Obsidian Specimen, Mexico, a particularly large example, polished in a freeform shape to best display the natural banded color, the various hues include black, green, blue, yellow, orange, and purple. Width: 40.60 cm. $2,000-3,000
466* An Azurite, Malachite and Chrysocolla Conglomerate, Morenci, Arizona, United States, sawn to reveal the many sections of bright blue chrysocolla, deep blue azurite and bright green malachite interspersed with brick red, a wonderful and colorful example of a coarse grained conglomeration. 23 lbs. 30.50 x 25.40 x 15.20 cm. $1,000-2,000
467* A Set of Two Bookmatched Boulder Opal Specimens, Queensland, Australia, consisting of two pairs of opals, each exhibiting lamellar structure composed of alternating precious opal displaying play-of-color between layers of potch, or common, opal in shades of white, brown and yellow orange, the larger examples include sections of the ironstone matrix. Length: 7.62 cm and 8.89 cm. $100-200
468* An Important Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye Slab, Mt. Brockman Station, Western Australia, this specimen is one of the largest examples of its kind to be extracted from the singular source in Australia, combined with its incredible scale is an exceptional quality of color, pattern and chatoyant effect, the layered structure exhibits strong flashes of golden cat’s eye and blue hawk’s eye quartz evenly distributed between the deep forest greens and bright orange reds interspersed with the metallic luster of black hematite, the surface expertly polished to a lustrous sheen. Width: 154.90 cm. $25,000-35,000
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469* A Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye Slab, Mt. Brockman Station, Western Australia, a fine quality polished slab of this strikingly colorful material, bands of chatoyant golden brown mix with rich deep greens and brownish reds in sumptuous patterns akin to brush strokes in this beautiful natural work of art. 72.40 x 31.75 cm. $1,500-2,500 470* A Petrified Araucaria Wood Slice, Jurassic Period, Kirgizstan, Russia, of significant size, this imposing and well polished example exhibits finely preserved details of the cell structure and growth rings combined with a strongly saturated color palette of orange reds, brownish yellows and bluish grays, the outer bark surface is retained. 83.80 x 71.10 cm. $4,000-6,000 471* A Petrified Araucaria Wood Specimen, a dramatically sized petrified Araucaria wood slice with intensely saturated colors of orange, crimson red, mustard yellow, bluish grey, maroon and white, the growth rings and outer bark surface are preserved, mounted upright on a custom made metal armature. 78.00 x 57.50 x 8.00 cm. $2,000-3,000
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472* A Petrified Wood Specimen, Triassic Period, Chinle Formation, Arizona, United States, a splendid slice of Araucarioxylon arizonicum exhibiting a wide variety of colors including purple, mustard yellow, rust red, orange, white and grey blue, the highly polished surface shows a level of translucency, the growth rings and outer bark surfaces are well preserved. 36.80 x 43.50 x 4.80 cm. $1,000-2,000
473* A Petrified Wood Slice, Triassic Period, Chinle Formation, near Winslow, Arizona, United States, a dramatic example of Araucarioxylon arizonicum, this extremely colorful specimen of ancient preserved wood features intense hues of orange red, purple, mossy green and mustard yellow interspersed with pearly white, the natural outer bark surfaces of the tree branch have been retained, mounted on an elevated stand with square base. Width: 17.80 cm. $700-900
474* A Petrified Wood Specimen, Triassic Period, Chinle Formation, Arizona, United States, of large scale, this slice of Araucarioxylon arizonicum exhibits especially strong and high concentrations of deep crimson red and mustard yellow accented with orange, cream, maroon, bluish grey and black areas, growth rings and natural bark texture are preserved. 53.30 x 40.60 cm. $1,500-2,500
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475* A Pair of Fine Matched Petrified Wood Slabs, Laojunmiao Area,Qitai County, Junggar Basin, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, an important example of bookmatched petrified wood slices of exceptional quality and size from the upper Jurassic period, exhibiting myriad colors across a wide spectrum including red, pink, orange, various shades of brown, light grey and mustard yellow, the cellular structure, growth rings and outer bark surfaces intact. 99.10 x 66.00 x 3.20 cm. (both sections) $8,000-12,000
476* A Rainbow Obsidian Specimen, consisting of a carved and polished freeform displaying a variety of color in reflected light, the different hues occurring in defined bands of purple, green, blue and yellow. Width: 27.30 cm. $1,000-2,000
477* A Fire Agate Sculpture, Ryszard Krukowski, Slaughter Mountain, San Carlos Reservation, Arizona, United States, displaying the characteristic “fire” in striking fashion, the rich top layer of highly iridescent agate has been polished in a freeform design and accented with carved mythical creatures along the sides. 6.40 x 5.10 x 3.80 cm. $2,000-3,000
478* A Collection of Polished Rutilated Quartz Specimens, consisting of a large elongated polished slab containing a centered and fully enclosed hematite core within a six ray surround of dense golden rutile fibers in a “star” pattern, together with a cushion form cabochon cut quartz with a hematite and rutile “star” measuring 44.50 x 29.20 mm, a rectangular step cut quartz included with isolated rutile fibers measuring approximately 57.20 x 44.50 mm, an oval cabochon cut quartz with isolated rutile fibers and negative inclusions from the unfinished back measuring approximately 38.10 x 25.40 mm, and a freeform cabochon cut dendritic quartz. Largest slab: 14.35 x 5.72 cm. $400-600 479* An Opalized Wood Specimen, Queensland, Australia, seams of precious opal displaying play-of-color in predominantly deep blue violet and green flashes are revealed within the petrified wood, tumble polished. 6.10 x 4.19 x 2.92 cm. $300-500
480* A 1230 Carat Polished White Opal Specimen, Northern Brazil, of impressive size and from an unusual source, the polished surfaces on both sides showing rich playof-color across the spectrum but strongest in blues and greens, translucent and showing orange color to transmitted light, small area of rough natural surface. 1230 carats. 9.53 x 8.89 cm. $4,000-6,000
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481* A Rose Quartz Sculpture, Brazil, carved in a freeform design from a large and richly saturated even pink stone of milky translucency. 19.10 kg. 33.00 x 20.32 cm. $1,500-2,500
482* An Apatite and Calcite Sculpture, Brazil, the strongly contrasting colors and stark growth boundaries of the deep orange calcite and intense blue apatite provide compelling visual structure to this partially polished freeform work. 108.00 lbs. 43.20 x 30.50 x 48.30 cm. $800-1,200
483* Two Polished Turquoise Specimens, one of freeform shape, the other an elongated oval, both exhibiting strong blue color interspersed with matrix. $80-120
484* A Polished Kunzite Wand, Brazil, the natural crystalline form evident in this specimen which has been polished to reveal the translucent interior and medium purplish pink hue. Length: 29.20 cm. $500-700 485* A Blue Amber Heart Carving, Oligocene, Dominican Republic, a rare example of this strongly fluorescent variety of amber, hydrocarbons trapped within the amber react to ultraviolet light and glow a noticeable blue hue in sunlight. Length: 5.10 cm. $300-500
486* An Eggshell Carving on a Smoky Quartz Plate, this unusual piece exhibits a naturally occurring white calcite crystal on a bed of deep brown to black and sharply terminated smoky quartz crystals, the calcite has been delicately carved to resemble a broken egg shell. $400-600
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487* A Polychrome Jasper Cube, an incredible array of natural colors in intricate circular and banded patterns comprise this carved jasper object, variegated hues include beige, green, reddish brown and white. 6.70 x 6.70 cm. $200-300
488* A Malachite Pyramid Desk Object, Africa, composed of a mosaic of carefully chosen sections to showcase the botryoidal and banded patterns of light to deep green. 16.50 x 15.20 x 15.20 cm. $300-500 489* A Bifurcated Calcite, Hardstone and Wood Box, consisting of seven cleaved calcite rhombohedrons in near colorless and pale pink hues, measuring up to 11.94 x 11.43 x 5.33 cm, set into a freeform hardstone lid with inner wood lining above the hardstone container lined with a wood interior. 36.83 x 17.27 x 29.21 cm. $600-800
490* A Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye Sculpture, Mt. Brockman, Western Australia, consisting of an exceptional Marra Mamba tiger’s eye polished freeform exhibiting strongly chatoyant golden banding separated by deep green and rust red zoning to create a sumptuous pattern, mounted within a custom made rotating camphor wood base. Height: 63.50 cm. $8,000-12,000
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491 491* A Malachite Egg, Democratic Republic of the Congo, finely polished to display the complex botryoidal growth patterns and rich light to deep green colors. Height: 22.90 cm. $1,000-2,000
492* A Rose Quartz Egg, Brazil, carved from a large single crystal and exhibiting high translucency in large sections of the carving. Length: 20.30 cm. $500-700
493* A Collection of Gemstone Eggs, consisting of 15 polished eggs of various material including spangled amber, rock crystal quartz, malachite, jasper and agate. $1,000-2,000
494* A Collection of Carved Hardstone Eggs, consisting of 11 polished stone eggs on matching stone stands in a variety of materials. Ranging from: 9.40 x 4.83 to 10.92 x 5.08 cm. $1,000-2,000
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495* A Calcite in Matrix Carved Egg, Dieter Jerusalem, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, from rough originating in Italy, the brown basaltic matrix carved to reveal an inner recess containing two larger yellowish brown and numerous smaller bright yellow calcite spheres. Height: 12.70 cm. $700-900
496* A Carved Calcite and Drusy Quartz Egg, Dieter Jerusalem, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, carved from a large quartz section to reveal a pocket crystallized with iron oxide stained drusy quartz accented with a secondary overgrowth of large scalenohedral golden calcite crystals with sharp terminations. 14.60 x 10.80 x 10.80 cm. $1,500-2,500
497* An Amethyst Egg, Dieter and Otto Jerusalem, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, carved from material sourced in Uruguay, shaped to expose the central pocket of sharply terminated pale purple to nearly colorless crystals. 10.50 x 7.60 x 7.60 cm. $600-800
498* A Collection of Celestite Egg Carvings, Madagascar, consisting of two eggs carved to reveal the sharp, light blue crystalline terminations encapsulated within. Larger egg: 22.23 x 13.72 x 13.72 cm Smaller egg: 19.05 x 14.61 cm. $300-500
499* An Agate and Drusy Quartz Egg, consisting of a banded multicolor agate egg in orange red to pink and off-white hues, the lower two-thirds of the egg showing numerous cavities lined with drusy quartz, resting on an acrylic stand. 15.24 x 10.54 cm. $300-500
500* A Carved Agate and Amethyst Geode Egg, Dieter Jerusalem, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, taking full advantage of the material, the banded bluish gray agate has been carved to expose a pocket of sharp pale amethyst crystals. Height: 10.20 cm. $300-500
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501* A Rock Crystal Sphere on Illuminated Steel Stand Brazil, consisting of a large translucent rock crystal sphere illuminated from beneath and raised on a steel stand. Height: 142.20 cm. Sphere diameter: 40.60 cm. $2,000-3,000 502* A Rose Quartz Sphere on Illuminated Steel Stand, consisting of an impressively sized rose quartz sphere of even pink hue and good translucency illuminated from beneath and raised on a purposefully weathered steel stand. Height: 142.20 cm. Sphere diameter: 40.60 cm. $2,000-3,000
503* A Collection of Rose Quartz Spheres, Madagascar and Brazil, consisting of two finely polished spheres, the larger sourced from Brazil and the smaller from Madagascar, two of the best known sources for this beautiful decorative material. Diameter of larger sphere: 26.70 cm. Diameter of smaller sphere: 17.10 cm. $1,500-2,500
504* A Collection of Carved Gemstone Spheres, consisting of four spheres including rock crystal and rose quartz. $600-800
505* A Large Polished Citrine Sphere, Minas Gerais, Brazil, extracted from a single immense naturally colored citrine crystal, the finely polished sphere exhibits a deep, even golden coloration and excellent overall clarity. 9.70 kg. Diameter: 20.30 cm. $8,000-12,000
506* A Collection of Amethyst Spheres, Brazil, consisting of two polished spheres, the first ranges in color from pale to deep purple, has large transparent sections and is attractively patterned with the familiar traces of white quartz, the second sphere is lighter in color and has many visible internal veils yielding a more translucent clarity. Diameter of First Sphere: 9.50 cm. Diameter of Second Sphere: 5.08 cm. $150-250
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507* An Emerald-in-Matrix Sphere Sculpture, Bahia, Brazil, consisting of a sphere carved to showcase numerous well formed hexagonal emerald crystals within the white quartz and black schist matrix, the sphere rests atop a base carved from basalt matrix in the shape of a hand. Height including stand: 34.90 cm. Sphere diameter: 20.30 cm. $3,000-5,000
508* An Emerald-in-Matrix Sphere Sculpture, Bahia, Brazil, consisting of a sphere carved to showcase numerous well formed hexagonal emerald crystals within the white quartz and black schist matrix, the sphere rests atop a base carved from basalt matrix in the shape of a hand. Sphere Diameter: 12.70 cm. Height including standing: 33.00 cm. $2,000-3,000
509* A Petrified Wood Sphere, Madagascar, a large and finely polished to reveal the circular growth structure and an earthy color palate of browns, rust reds, ashen grey, pale green and orange. 93.5 lbs. Diameter: 30.50 cm. $1,500-2,500
510* A Yellow Fluorite Sphere, China, displaying the striking natural banded colors of bright yellow, golden yellow and white with a finely polished finish. Diameter: 10.20 cm. $200-300
511* A Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye Sphere, Mt. Brockman Station, Western Australia, a finely polished specimen of this sought after material, this orb in particular is notable for its bright and strongly chatoyant central band accented by a “north pole” of intensely saturated swirls of orange and crimson red. Diameter: 24.80 cm. $8,000-12,000
512* A Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye Sphere, Mt. Brockman Station, Western Australia, a finely polished specimen of this fascinating material, incorporating golden tiger’s eye quartz sections with strong chatoyancy together with rich rust reds and deep forest greens in a complex swirled and banded pattern. Diameter: 30.50 cm. $10,000-15,000
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513* An Illuminated Selenite Crystal, Mexico, the fine, elongated crystal was collected in 1983 for the well known Mexican collector Miguel Romero, mounted on an illuminated base with rotating filter causing the highly transparent crystal to glow in various intense colors.
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Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, California January 21, 2001 Natural History Sale Crystal: 22.90 x 7.60 cm. Height with base: 38.10 cm. $2,000-3,000 515* A Rhodochrosite, Granite, and Quartz Light Sculpture, produced by the Marble Lights Studio, consisting of a dark granite base in a geometric shape inset with a translucent slice of rhodochrosite stalactite and topped with a rock crystal quartz sphere, both of which transmit light from the internal source. 51.40 x 27.90 cm. $2,000-3,000
516* An Illuminated Polished Rutilated Quartz Crystal, the crystal included with golden brownish yellow rutile fibers, the specimen accentuated with an illuminated base and rotating multi color filter that interacts with the crystal to create fascinating light displays. 27.69 x 14.61 x 9.91 cm. $300-500 517* An Illuminated Polished Agate Slice, the banded multicolor growth accentuated by the illuminated base which brightly displays the detailed natural patterns to their fullest extent. 16.76 x 11.43 x 5.08 cm. $300-500
518* An Amethyst Geode “Porta Joia”, Anestesia do Sul, Brazil, consisting of a classic Brazilian basaltic geode which has had the top section carefully sawn off and mounted above, revealing the large and finely crystallized amethyst of pale to deep purple color lining the interior and accented by a large colorless and doubly terminated twinned scalenohedral calcite crystal, the edges of the stone show blue banded agate in areas, mounted on custom wood base. 55.90 x 40.60 cm. $1,000-2,000 519* An Amethyst Geode Specimen, A beautiful example of this ever popular geological wonder, a fine “cathedral” vug shows no outer signs of its beautiful inner treasure from the classic greenish outer skin, the rim carefully sawn to reveal a richly crystallized interior of pristine pale to deep purple crystals with sharp terminations. 100.00 x 52.00 x 60.00 cm. $2,000-3,000
520* An Amethyst Geode Specimen, the front and top sawn to reveal a segmented interior lined at the top with small medium purple amethyst points, numerous areas lined with fine amethyst drusy and overgrown in areas with creamy calcite, the bottom vug lined with colorless quartz crystals heavily overgrown with calcite, the thick sidewalls of the pocket showing transparent to highly translucent agate included with colorful green and white mineralization. 68.58 x 30.48 cm. $1,500-2,500
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522* A Quartz and Calcite Geode Specimen, consisting of the two halves of a geode with rough hewn edges, the interior pocket containing rock crystal quartz transitioning to light amethyst coloration at the terminations with a secondary overgrowth of reddish orange calcite crystals with sharp faces. 8.60 x 7.60 x 7.60 cm. $300-500
523* An Agatized Amethyst Geode, Brazil, consisting of two finely sawn and polished halves of a single Brazilian geode, the sidewalls in profile exhibiting a thick area of blue and white banded agate of fine quality, the interior pocket lined with fine quality amethyst points. Height: 42.50 cm. $600-800
524* A Collection of Polished Amethyst Geodes, Brazil, the first exhibiting outer layers of gray, gray blue and white agate surrounding the central core of pale purple amethyst crystals extending into the pocket, the second showing a green color rim to the outer surface transitioning to a deep brown red agate surrounding the strong purple crystals in the large vug, the third consisting of massive rock crystal quartz terminating in small pale purple crystal points in the center. Green Rim Geode: 16.50 x 11.40 x 8.90 cm. $600-800
525* A Pair of Agate Geodes With Calcite Cast, Brazil, a picturesque pair, the mirror-image halves each contain banded grey to greyish blue agate outer borders surrounding deep blue to black drusy quartz coating sharply crystallized calcite crystals which show stark white cut-through profiles in the centers. 102.00 x 7.60 x 7.60 cm. $500-700
526* A Large Enhydro Agate Geode Slice, Brazil, a polished half geode featuring coarse grained crystallization around an agatized center with visible trapped liquids. 26.70 x 21.60 x 11.40 cm. $200-300
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528* A Rock Crystal, Hardstone, and White Gold Eagle Desk Ornament, Andreas Von Zadora-Gerlof, consisting of a finely carved rock crystal quartz eagle with intricate feathered details and white gold talons against a black hardstone base with subtle banding. 5.50 x 3.00 cm. $1,000-2,000
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530* A Rock Crystal Quartz Reverse Intaglio Whale Carving, the colorless and highly transparent quartz crystal faceted in an asymmetric style with a reverse intaglio carving depicting a whale in a frosted finish. 8.89 x 6.99 x 5.33 cm. $400-600 531* A Pair of Citrine, Onyx and Opal Fantasie Carvings, consisting of Fantasie cut citrine with reverse carvings depicting clock faces with onyx bases inlaid with opal. Hand inscribed: (Maker’s mark AG). $400-600
532* A Collection of Reverse Intaglio Rock Crystal Carvings, consisting of a pair of carvings, one depicting a turtle and measuring approximately 7.60 cm in length, the other a frog measuring approximately 4.45 cm in length, together with another pair of carvings, one depicting a group of dolphins and measuring approximately 11.40 cm in length, the other depicting two dolphins and measuring approximately 8.30 cm in length. $500-700
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533* A Pair of Rock Crystal Hippopotamus Carvings, finely matched and impressively sized, carved from semi-transparent quartz and depicting both hippos in a walking stance upon raised rock crystal slabs above silvered wood pedestals. 30.50 x 21.00 cm. $7,000-9,000
534* A Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks, of typical form, carved from fine colorless rock crystal with semi transparent clarity due to an even distribution of internal veils and feathers. Height: 44.50 cm. $2,000-3,000
535* An Amethyst Obelisk, of typical graduated form, carved from a large single crystal with evenly distributed internal veils and inclusions which serve to scatter the light, the color ranging from an intense purple to near colorless. Height: 81.25 cm. $1,500-2,500
536* A Collection of Pietra Dura Paperweights, 19th Century, Italian, consisting of twelve paperweights inlaid with various hardstones and intaglios depicting several typical Italian scenes or displaying colorful patterns comprised of various colored hardstones. Largest: 22.90 x 15.90 cm. $6,000-8,000
537* A Pair of Tiger’s Eye Quartz and Opal Dice, the cubic tiger’s eye dice inset with opal sections bound within resin. Approximately 1.60 x 1.60 cm. $50-70
538* A Collection of Aragonite Jewelry, Circa 1900, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, consisting of a wax seal, a brooch, two pendants and a powder box constructed from local aragonite, malachite and agate. $1,000-2,000
539* A Sterling Silver, Hardstone and Turquoise Letter Opener, Circa 1900, United Kingdom, consisting of a banded pale green hardstone handle extending to the silver blade engraved “Xmas 1900” and attached with a rose tone collet accented at the compass points with four cabochon cut turquoise. Stamp: (British assay marks) (maker’s mark HM). $400-600
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541* A Carved Schalenblende Vase, Olkusz Mine, Bytom District, Upper Silesia, Poland, consisting of four bookmatched slabs of this unusual material found only in one mine located in Poland, composed of a banded pattern of light brown to yellow brown wurtzite, dark brown sphalerite, bright metallic galena and brassy marcasite, the vase of tapered form with a flared base. Height: 15.20 cm. $800-1,200
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542* An Onyx Lamp, Mexico, a large cylinder of translucent onyx with concentric banding and drusy geode sections exudes a warm flame-like golden yellow glow when lit from within, accentuating the patterns inherent within the material. Height: 61.00 cm. $800-1,200
543* A Bicolored Agate Foliate Motif Vase, Brazil, skillfully carved from fine clear agate, the milkywhite surface of the vase itself in contrast with the creeping brownish red roses that accent the sides, the banded agate growth visible around the base, on a short ebonized wooden base with decorative silver-wire inlay. Height: 24.12 cm. $400-600 544* A Carved Jade Specimen with Open Spiral, deep, slightly mottled green nephrite with natural rough outer surface, the center carved, pierced and polished in a spiral motif. 34.29 x 18.42 cm. $700-900
545* A Rhodochrosite Sculpture, Hokkaido, Japan, a freeform carving of cascading curvilinear sections, the material of significantly deep red, uncommon locality. 21.60 x 19.10 cm. $800-1,200 546* A Rock Crystal on Charoite Sculpture, Helmut Wolf, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, consisting of a partially polished charoite base surmounted by a rock crystal top displaying an attractive inclusion scene. Hand inscribed: (Maker’s mark). Height: 59.10 cm. $2,000-3,000
547* A Ruby in Zoisite and Rose Quartz Sculpture, Helmut Wolf, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, consisting of a central zoisite spire polished to reveal a striking ruby inclusion in a shape highly evocative of the human form, the spire erected on a rough hewn rose quartz base. Hand inscribed: (Maker’s mark). Height: 44.10 cm. $2,000-3,000
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548* An Amethyst Sculpture, Leo Atkinson, United States, consisting of an artfully trimmed Brazilian vug with three exposed pockets lined with amethyst crystals mounted on an additional trimmed amethyst spread resting on a circular black hardstone base. 40.00 x 29.21 x 20.32 cm. $1,500-2,500
549* A Calcite Flower Sculpture, Leo Atkinson, United States, consisting of a trimmed drusy quartz slab hosting a large creamy calcite “flower” crystallization, mounted on a rock crystal quartz cluster resting on a circular gray hardstone base. 52.07 x 34.29 x 26.67 cm. $1,000-2,000
550* An Assembled Mineral Sculpture, consisting of a basaltic base with calcite and a partially polished quartz section, accented by a quartz crystal “flower” at the top. 28.58 x 11.43 x 15.24 cm. $500-700
551* An Amethyst “Rose” Sculpture, Leo Atkinson, United States, consisting of an amethyst “rose” with radiating and “cactus” growth of pale purple, pale smoky and colorless crystals mounted on an amethyst crystal cluster accented with pale yellow calcite crystals and an additional amethyst rose near the polished amethyst base. 59.06 x 36.20 x 13.97 cm. $1,500-2,500
552* A Honeycomb Calcite and Alabaster Calla Lily Sculpture, David Campbell, Utah, United States, consisting of a carved golden orange honeycomb calcite base supporting a creamy white alabaster calla lily motif top. Height: approximately 50.00 cm. $600-800
553* A Hardstone Fish Sculpture on Base, in a stylized design, the mottled orange red fish with inset cabochon eye accents mounted on a large boulder with natural surfaces above a circular base. $700-900
554* A Honeycomb Calcite Heart Sculpture, David Campbell, Utah, United States, carved in a softly rounded heart shape with central lobe and spiraled design on one side from Utah sourced and naturally colored golden orange calcite, suspended on a circular black hardstone base. 34.30 x 25.40 x 15.24 cm. $600-800
555* A Honeycomb Calcite Heart Sculpture, David Campbell, Utah, Unites States, carved in a softly rounded heart shape from Utah sourced and naturally colored golden orange calcite, suspended on a cubic base. $600-800
556* An Alabaster Fish Carving, consisting of a pink orange alabaster carving depicting a stylized fish with inset eye accent on top of a freeform polished hardstone base. 25.40 x 24.12 cm. $300-500
557* A Honeycomb Calcite and Hardstone Fish Sculpture, David Campbell, Utah, United States, consisting of a pair of carved honeycomb calcite fish swimming through a hardstone base, the fish of medium golden yellow color and moderate translucency. $600-800
558* A Hardstone and Coral “Sea Life” Carving, consisting of a variegated reddish brown and cream color hardstone carving depicting a turtle and coral branch in reddish brown with scallops isolated to the cream color stone, the carving rests upon a white coral and black hardstone base. 24.13 x 19.05 x 19.05 cm. $100-200
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560* An Azurmalachite in Matrix Table, Bisbee, Arizona, United States, consisting of a two section table, one section containing a mosaic of azurite and malachite bearing rock around a recreated azurmalachite “seam”, the other section encompassing a natural crevasse containing a rich vein of azurmalachite, the bright, intense blues and greens have excellent contrast from the light brown host rock, mounted on a custom made steel armature and base. 228.60 x 152.40 cm. $15,000-20,000
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561* A Labradorite Mosaic Tabletop, Madagascar, the circular table composed of numerous carefully selected labradorite sections displaying strong labradorescence, or color flash, in blue, green, yellow and green hues. Diameter: 61.00 cm. $1,500-2,500
562* A Diminutive Agate and Walnut Table, Gregory Clark, United States, the top composed of a fine quality polished Brazilian agate slice ranging in hue from near white to greyish blue interspersed with reddish brown and beige, displaying a swirled, banded pattern, the outer edge retains the natural outline of the original stone, mounted on a carved walnut base with six legs. 53.34 x 48.25 cm. $800-1,200
563* A Pietra Dura “Morning Glory” Motif Table, circular in shape with a wrought iron base, the tabletop depicting an inset morning glory vine with additional blossoms and leaves in serpentine, the flowers in jasper and lapis lazuli. 101.60 x 76.20 cm. $4,000-6,000
564* A Fine Multi Gem Inlaid Tabletop, Italy, of impressive size and rectangular form, consisting of an onyx slab intricately accented with 37 inlaid bands of various gem materials including lapis lazuli, malachite, rhodochrosite, tiger’s eye, a variety of jaspers, several types of marble and numerous colors of agate. 134.00 x 81.30 x 4.40 cm. $8,000-12,000
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566* A Petrified Wood Slice Tabletop, Triassic Era, Madagascar, the square form table constructed with expertly fitted petrified wood sections, the artisans in this case having used exceptionally colorful materials rich in crimson and grayish blue, the pattern is finely bookmatched. 119.40 x 119.40 cm. $3,000-5,000
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568* A Mosaic Table Top, Philippines, circular in shape over a wooden base, consisting of a swirling mosaic design composed of inlaid serpentine, fossil coral and marble. Diameter: 90.20 cm. $1,000-2,000
569* A Stone Mosaic Tabletop, Philippines, circular in shape over a wooden base, consisting of a swirling mosaic design composed of inlaid serpentine, fossil coral and marble. Diameter: 120.7 cm. $1,000-2,000
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