Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones And Minerals

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Date of the auction: 21.05.2019

Lot number 861
"Lightning Struck" Quartz--A Mineralogical Curiosity"

Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil For many years, itinerant miners in of the Serra de Espinhaco...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
US$827
Lot number 817
Agate and Obsidian Carving of Penguins by Peter Muller

Brazil Depicting a penguin family of three rendered from agate and obsidian, raised on a specimen of...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$7,000
Price realised:
US$12,500
Lot number 805
Agate Box with Gold Vermeil Fittings

Idar-Oberstein, Germany An antique box formed of translucent patterned agate, the top panel with...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
US$890
Lot number 1001
Agate Handled Flatware Service with Stainless Blades

Brazil Suitable for use as a luncheon service, each with black and white banded banded agate handles...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$500 - US$700
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 827W
Amethyst and Banded Agate Carvings of a Pair of Penguins

Designed as a companion pair, these carvings make imaginative use of the mineral with the amethyst...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$5,000 - US$7,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 890
Amethyst and Quartz "Grape Cluster" Earrings

Of tapering form, each comprising micro-faceted beads, graduating from near-colorless at the top to...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$500 - US$700
Price realised:
US$610
Lot number 860
Amethyst Crystal Point

Maraba, Brazil A single large hexagonal crystal point which shows a good termination that is...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,500 - US$3,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1041
Amethyst Intarsia Box

Composed of rectangular, polished sections of amethyst, each having a fascinating pattern of color...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1042
Amethyst Intarsia Tissue Box

Composed of rectangular panels of amethyst pieced together over a quartzite layer, to cover the...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 916
Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid

Namibia This attractive pear shaped garnet has a pleasing color which is characteristic for the...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$7,000 - US$9,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 918
Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid

Namibia This attractive oval faceted stone, has an attractive hue characteristic for the region. The...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$10,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 830
Antique San Diego Tourmaline Carving of a Horse on Wooden Stand

Old Chinese carving depicting a recumbent horse with small monkey at his feet, carved of fine...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$4,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 891
Apatite

Afric This spectacular stone is faceted as a Portuguese cut circular brilliant which best displays...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 892
Apatite

Africa This is a gem-quality blue apatite, a cushion-cut stone that features a faceted girdle and...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,500 - US$3,500
Price realised:
US$3,563
Lot number 893
Apatite Bead Necklace

Africa Comprising seven strands of polished 6mm spherical beads of bright blue color with good...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$600 - US$800
Price realised:
US$1,399
Lot number 839
Aquamarine Cluster with Muscovite

Pakistan This beautiful specimen is notably rare. Seldom does one find such a massive number of...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$20,000 - US$30,000
Price realised:
US$22,567
Lot number 1047
Banded Amethyst Bowl

Of lobed form, having excellent translucency which shows the rich tonal hues of lavender to deep...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1036W
Banded Onyx Bowl

Mexico Comprised of calcite or aragonite and travertine, this decorative mineral exhibits color...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$700 - US$900
Price realised:
US$636
Lot number 1035W
Banded Onyx Luminaires--"Cherry Blossom Blue"

Mexico A matched pair of calcite onyx luminaries, having a unique blend of colors ranging from pink...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$4,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 834
Beryl var. Aquamarine

Shielova Gora, Adon-cholon Range, Merchinsk Gem Mine, Nerclinsk, Chitinskaya, Oblast, Tranbaikalia...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$4,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 835
Beryl var. Aquamarine

Brazil This fine single, hexagonal crystal, with a lustrous termination and striated sides and a...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 837
Beryl var. Aquamarine

Gilgit, Pakistan A single water-clear crystal of aquamarine having vitreous surfaces and an...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$700 - US$900
Price realised:
US$763
Lot number 833
Beryl var. Emerald

Chivor, Colombia A single complex crystals consisting of multiple conjoined sections. Having...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 894
Beryl var. Goshenite

Mozambique The colorless variety of beryl—goshenite—is rare. The present Ascher-cut colorless stone...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$4,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
US$4,442
Lot number 814
Black Obsidian Bear

Carved from a single piece of Russian black obsidian, with naturalistic texuring of fur. On a...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
US$1,018
Lot number 803
Black Obsidian Carving of a Beaver on an Ammonite Fossil Base

Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Retailed by Asprey, London, England Expertly carved to depict a beaver...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$700 - US$1,000
Price realised:
US$3,817
Lot number 815
Black Obsidian Dragon-form Box with Gemstones

By the House of Fabergé Jewelry Salon St. Petersburg, Russia Beautifully carved of midnight black...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$3,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
US$3,181
Lot number 1033W
Black Obsidian Slab on Metal Base

Mexico Composed of a single slab of a very large boulder of natural black obsidian which has been...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 853
Blue and White Sapphire

Kono, vic. Sefadu, Sierra Leone A large single crystal, capable of standing on its own, weathered...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1005
Blue Calcite Bowl

Argentina Of free-form outline, contour polished to a bright finish, this fine bowl exhibits a rich...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 825
Blue Quartzite Carving of Dolphins

Carved of from a single specimen of natural bright blue Brazilian quartzite with the dolphins...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 938
Blue Sapphire

Burma This unenhanced blue sapphire faceted as a modified brilliant-cut oval with excellent...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$50,000 - US$60,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 942
Blue Spinel

This attractive cushion-cut spinel is a classic, with its slightly violetish blue color and...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$4,500 - US$5,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 964
Blue Topaz Pendant

Brazil Distinguished by a rich blue color which would be classified in the trade as "London Blue...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 966
Blue Topaz--"A Member of the 100 Carats Club"

Brazil This fine, large pear-shaped stone has an attractive sea blue color as well as excellent...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
US$1,527
Lot number 999
Blue Zircon

Cambodia A fine cushion-cut stone which is exemplary for its type, with a rich, well-saturated hue...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,200 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 944
Blue-Violet Spinel

A rich blue-violet natural spinel faceted as a cushion-cut having excellent luster and transparency...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$8,000 - US$10,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1000
Carnelian Agate Teapot with Lid

Carved in China from Brazilian agate, the rich red body color of the carelian showing good...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$600 - US$800
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 823
Carved Ruby Pig by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio

Depicting a seated pig, carved from a single specimen of rich red Tanzanian ruby, adorned with coin...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$6,000 - US$8,000
Price realised:
US$6,317
Lot number 841
Celestite

Madagascar A classic geode of vug form displaying excellent hound's tooth formation crystals of...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1006
Charoite Intarsia Box

Russia Charoite is an unusual stone of a very rare occurrence found in only one location northeast...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
US$1,908
Lot number 974
Chrome Tourmaline

Africa Faceted with both a checkerboard-cut crown and pavilion, this cushion shaped tourmaline has a...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1027
Chrysocolla and Malachite Box by Konstantin Libman

Formed of polished slabs of fine quality chrysocolla and malachite from the Democratic Republic of...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$2,500 - US$3,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 842
Chrysocolla on Malachite

Democratic Republic of Congo A large display specimen showing botryoidal formation and vivid color...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,000
Price realised:
US$3,817
Lot number 936
Classic Blue Sapphire

Sri Lanka This fine unenhanced, natural sapphire has been faceted into a classic emerald-cut. The...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$120,000 - US$150,000
Price realised:
US$100,067
Lot number 905
Classic Demantoid Garnet

Ural Mountains, Russia This exemplary stone exhibits the most desirable characteristics of the...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$10,000 - US$12,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 945
Classic, Exceptional Large Spinel

Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan Obtained from an old East Coast estate and originally purchased in...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$180,000 - US$220,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 998
Color-change Zircon

Burma A fine cushion-cut zircon is natural and that it changes from purplish gray to green depending...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$12,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Lot number 1032W
Contemporary Nephrite Jade Sculpture

British Colombia A very large slab of rich green nephrite with white veining fashioned into a...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
US$1,018
Lot number 844
Corundum Crystal

near the town of Prilep, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia The Ottoman Turks actively mined...

Bonhams London, 21 May 2019
Estimate
US$1,500 - US$2,500
Price realised:
n. a.
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