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Lot 8285

Emerald Sphere on Schist Base

4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

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Emerald Sphere on Schist Base

Bahia, Brazil
An unusual sphere of emerald in matrix, the present example consists of bright green emerald crystals contrasting dramatically against the milky white quartz and black schist inclusions. Supported by a removable stand of black schist, carved by a Brazilian artist in the shape of a hand, this mineralogically interesting sculpture reflects a virtually Art Deco aesthetic. Height overall: 13 ½ in. Diameter 5 in.

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