11 Dec 2012
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Carved Wyoming Opal Limb Cast
Central Wyoming
By Ronald Stevens
An opalized replacement of the cellular structure of a branch of wood, this carving of a tree frog reveals the gray areas of common opal while maintaining the bark texture of the tree limb on the reverse side. The concentric banding of the tree is revealed on both polished ends. Measures 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x in
By Ronald Stevens
An opalized replacement of the cellular structure of a branch of wood, this carving of a tree frog reveals the gray areas of common opal while maintaining the bark texture of the tree limb on the reverse side. The concentric banding of the tree is revealed on both polished ends. Measures 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x in
Estimate:
US$ 700 - 900
£460 - 590
€540 - 700
£460 - 590
€540 - 700
Category: Natural History
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