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Lot 194

Rock Crystal Quartz Carving of a Horse by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

Sold for US$18,750 inc. premium

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Rock Crystal Quartz Carving of a Horse by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio

Depicting a race horse in full gallop, the near-flawless, optically clear rock crystal quartz having an extremely high degree of transparency beneath the matte finish. The mane, tail and legs all adorned with gold vermeil. Raised on a Russian black obsidian polished base, bordered in gold vermeil. Measuring 16 x 10 1/2 x 7 1/2in

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Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.

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