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Lot 207
Ruby and Obsidian Carving By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$11,875 inc. premium
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Ruby and Obsidian Carving By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
A substantial and impressive sculpture depicting the "Buddha of Wealth" who is believed to bring prosperity to a home or business. He is also known as the "Laughing Buddha" who was a Buddhist Zen monk who lived in China over a thousand years ago and was known as Quieci. Unlike other monks, he was a jolly fellow who laughed whole heartily and reminded everyone to enjoy life and stay happy. Seen here in a seated position, his torso is carved of rich red ruby from Tanzania, and draped in robes of gold vermeil. He rests upon a circular base carved of black obsidian with a coin motif decorated border. Meauring 13 x 10 1/4 x 8 3/4in (33 x 26 x 22 cm)
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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.

