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Lot 109W

Exceptional Nephrite Jade Table on Custom Forged Iron Stand By Ken Williams

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

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Exceptional Nephrite Jade Table on Custom Forged Iron Stand By Ken Williams

British Columbia is known to have the richest concentration of nephrite in the world. Originating from an immense boulder, weighing approximately 26 tons, which was transported over 1200 miles to the lapidary's workshop for slabbing....the sheer logistics of creating this piece were overwhelming.

The present table is unique and may be the largest ever offered at public auction. A free-form cross-section slab--it is the center-cut of an immense boulder of nephrite. The quality is exceptional and the thickness robust at nearly 4 inches. The length is extraordinary at nearly 11 feet--it was designed to comfortably seat 12 to 14 individuals as a conference or dining table. Exhibiting a deep, rich green hue and excellent polish to its face. Weight of nephrite approximately 2200 lbs. Total weight with base approximately 3000 lbs. Raised on a unique, artistic custom-made iron base fabricated by Washington based artist Ken Williams. Height overall 29 5/8in (75cm); length 10ft 7 1/2in (323cm); width 4ft 2 1/2in (128cm); depth of table top 3 3/4in (9cm)

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Ken Williams, a Master Blacksmith based in Washington State, is dedicated to balancing formal beauty with the raw power of the metalworking process. He states:
"I began working with iron many years ago. Today I enjoy the freedom of designing traditional or contemporary, forged or fabricated projects. As a metalsmith, the real joy starts when the iron in the forge turns to a bright yellow-orange. It's character totally changes and in this clay-like state it can be transformed into any conceivable texture, shape, and form."

Ken Williams creates fine architectural, sculptural and functional forgings using the time honored traditions of the blacksmith and the creativity as an artist. He has forged projects from pure iron, wrought iron and modern steels as well as non-ferrous metals such as bronze, brass, copper and aluminum for ornamental work. These forged metals take shape as furniture, lighting, fireplaces, railings or gifts for interior or exterior locations.

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