11 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
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
Gem Silica Carving of a Fish on Blue Andean Opal Base
Designed by Luis Alberto Quispe
Brilliant blue-green gem silica chrsyocolla is the medium for this carving depicting a tropical fish in this small cabinet display piece. Two faceted rubies form the eyes, gold vermeil silver suggests his kelp environment which rises from the "sea floor" suggested by the slab of polished light blue Andean opal from Peru. Height 4in
Brilliant blue-green gem silica chrsyocolla is the medium for this carving depicting a tropical fish in this small cabinet display piece. Two faceted rubies form the eyes, gold vermeil silver suggests his kelp environment which rises from the "sea floor" suggested by the slab of polished light blue Andean opal from Peru. Height 4in
Sold for
US$ 750
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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