This auction has ended. View lot details
You may also be interested in
Lot 8248
Nephrite Carving of a Rhinoceros
4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$1,880 inc. premium
Looking for a similar item?
Our Natural History specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistNephrite Carving of a Rhinoceros
By Georg O. Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Reminiscent of animal carvings done for the workshops of Fabergè is this high-quality carving of a rhinoceros formed of Russian nephrite. The characteristic black inclusions of the material well convey the mottling of the animal’s skin as does the effective texturing. The eyes are set with rubies. Signed with monogram GW for Georg O. Wild and numbered 950. Length 7in.
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Reminiscent of animal carvings done for the workshops of Fabergè is this high-quality carving of a rhinoceros formed of Russian nephrite. The characteristic black inclusions of the material well convey the mottling of the animal’s skin as does the effective texturing. The eyes are set with rubies. Signed with monogram GW for Georg O. Wild and numbered 950. Length 7in.
Footnotes
Accompanied by an original affidavit from Georg O. Wild dated January 18, 1972 as well as a letter mentioning the owner’s order for a “top grade rhino of absolutely first class quality and color nephrite-jade”, dated Dec.27th, 1971.

