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
Back to auction 21137
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Black Opal Carving of a Frog
Mintabie, South Australia, Australia
By Ronald Stevens
Rich black crystal opal from Mintabie has been utilized in this realistic carving of a frog. The head and body are rich in tonal hues of black to dark gray with blue overtones, naturally graduating to light gray and yellow for the pair of leaves upon which he rests.
Weighing approximately 125.0 carats and measuring 5.5 x 3.5 x 2.0mm
By Ronald Stevens
Rich black crystal opal from Mintabie has been utilized in this realistic carving of a frog. The head and body are rich in tonal hues of black to dark gray with blue overtones, naturally graduating to light gray and yellow for the pair of leaves upon which he rests.
Weighing approximately 125.0 carats and measuring 5.5 x 3.5 x 2.0mm
Sold for
US$ 2,750
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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