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Lot 49
Carved Gemstone Flower Study--"Poppies"
7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$27,500 inc. premium
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Carved Gemstone Flower Study--"Poppies"
Carved by a contemporary Russian lapidary artist, the realistically carved bouquet of poppies is carved of red chalcedony, as is the second bud in partial blossom. White diamonds, weighing approximately 1.0 carats, accent the center, with black diamonds, weighing approximately 0.5 carats, between. Another flower bud is carved of brown agate. The leaves are carved of translucent Russian nephrite which has been rendered with a stippled effect. The substantial stem of 18K yellow gold is textured to imitate the natural texture of the tiny "thorn-like"structures on the the actual plant. The vase, height 6 inches, is carved of optically clear rock crystal quartz, with a large golden yellow citrine, which is carved and fluted, at the center between bands of 18K yellow gold borders having a delicately engraved design. Measuring 13 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 4in

