Gemstone Carving of a Russian Coachman
By Paul Dreher
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A medium-sized cabinet piece, carved from Afghani lapis lazuli speckled with pyrite, the applied buttons and belt of 14K yellow gold, the minutely detailed beard carved of black jasper as well as the top hat. The face and hands carved of a tan colored jasper. The whole figure raised on an oval polished nephrite base. Height 4 1/2 in
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A medium-sized cabinet piece, carved from Afghani lapis lazuli speckled with pyrite, the applied buttons and belt of 14K yellow gold, the minutely detailed beard carved of black jasper as well as the top hat. The face and hands carved of a tan colored jasper. The whole figure raised on an oval polished nephrite base. Height 4 1/2 in
Sold for
US$ 2,375
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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