Unique Pair of Rock Crystal, Gemstone and Lamps with Pressed Wildflower Shades
by Peter Mueller
Brazil
Featuring hand-crafted shades composed of pressed wildflowers from Brazil in vivid hues preserved with a French technique known as "Provence work". Each topped with a carved rock crystal quartz bird depicting a Molucan cockatoo, with eosite combs and inset garnet eyes. The bases composed of four rock crystal spheres on a rock crystal base. Height 39in
Brazil
Featuring hand-crafted shades composed of pressed wildflowers from Brazil in vivid hues preserved with a French technique known as "Provence work". Each topped with a carved rock crystal quartz bird depicting a Molucan cockatoo, with eosite combs and inset garnet eyes. The bases composed of four rock crystal spheres on a rock crystal base. Height 39in
Sold for
US$ 5,625
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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