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Lot 8285
Emerald Sphere on Schist Base
4 December 2005, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$1,645 inc. premium
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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.
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.

