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Auction archive: Lot number 1265

Natural Citrine Carving of a Lion

Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$31,250
Auction archive: Lot number 1265

Natural Citrine Carving of a Lion

Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$31,250
Beschreibung:

by Gerhard Becker Idar-Oberstein, Germany Carved from a single large crystal of citrine, entirely unenhanced and natural in color, this is an exceptional lapidary work of art. Realistically carved, the face, mane and shoulders are particularly gemmy and transparent, showing a strong saturation of color graduating to a lighter citrine at the base. The figure rests upon a circular, polished black onxy base. Height 7in

Auction archive: Lot number 1265
Auction:
Datum:
10 Dec 2012
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Los Angeles 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90046 Tel: +1 323 850 7500 Fax : +1 323 850 6090 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

by Gerhard Becker Idar-Oberstein, Germany Carved from a single large crystal of citrine, entirely unenhanced and natural in color, this is an exceptional lapidary work of art. Realistically carved, the face, mane and shoulders are particularly gemmy and transparent, showing a strong saturation of color graduating to a lighter citrine at the base. The figure rests upon a circular, polished black onxy base. Height 7in

Auction archive: Lot number 1265
Auction:
Datum:
10 Dec 2012
Auction house:
Bonhams London
Los Angeles 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90046 Tel: +1 323 850 7500 Fax : +1 323 850 6090 info.us@bonhams.com
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