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
Australian Opal Carving of "Snowy Owls"
Mintabie, South Australia, Australia
By Erwin Klein
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A pair of extremely well-carved, gemmy white crystal opals carved to depict a pair of snowy owls. Electric blue flashes and strong banding of opal with intense play-of-color which suggests color variation naturally found in bird feathers. The eyes are formed of cabochon rubies, rimmed with 18K yellow gold. The octagonal black onyx base is mounted with four square-cut rubies to four sides as well as applied gold decoration. Height 4 1/2 in
By Erwin Klein
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A pair of extremely well-carved, gemmy white crystal opals carved to depict a pair of snowy owls. Electric blue flashes and strong banding of opal with intense play-of-color which suggests color variation naturally found in bird feathers. The eyes are formed of cabochon rubies, rimmed with 18K yellow gold. The octagonal black onyx base is mounted with four square-cut rubies to four sides as well as applied gold decoration. Height 4 1/2 in
Sold for
US$ 21,250
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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