11 Dec 2012
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Los Angeles
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
Rare Nevada Opal Carving of an Octopus
Virgin Valley, Denio, Nevada
By Ronald Stevens
Evoking frothing waves of the sea, a jelly-like specimen of Nevada opal was utilized in this carving depicting an octopus. Smoky brown hues intermingle with midnight blue to light gray and a splash of orange at the edge--it is rare to see a carving made of this precious material.
Measures 5 x 3.5 x 3.0mm
By Ronald Stevens
Evoking frothing waves of the sea, a jelly-like specimen of Nevada opal was utilized in this carving depicting an octopus. Smoky brown hues intermingle with midnight blue to light gray and a splash of orange at the edge--it is rare to see a carving made of this precious material.
Measures 5 x 3.5 x 3.0mm
Sold for
US$ 875
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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