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Smoky Quartz Carving of a Cat
4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$4,000 - US$6,000
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By Gerd Dreher
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A stylized carving utilizing simple, abstracted lines very reminiscent of the cat sculptures of ancient Egyptian—depicting a feline with a regal attitude—worthy of worship. Fine quality, transparent Brazilan smoky quartz, unusual for its inclusions of golden rutile, has been carved and polished smooth to depict the aloof feline figure. Signed with monogram GD for Gerd Dreher. Height 3 ¾ in.
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
A stylized carving utilizing simple, abstracted lines very reminiscent of the cat sculptures of ancient Egyptian—depicting a feline with a regal attitude—worthy of worship. Fine quality, transparent Brazilan smoky quartz, unusual for its inclusions of golden rutile, has been carved and polished smooth to depict the aloof feline figure. Signed with monogram GD for Gerd Dreher. Height 3 ¾ in.

