Auction Preview: 100 Lapidary Treasures from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian at Bonhams, Los Angeles, Mar 12
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What: 100 Lapidary Treasures from the Estate of Gerard L. CafesjianWhere: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USAWhen: 12 March, 10.00 EDTPublic Viewing: 09 Mar 2019 12:00 - 17:00 PST; 10 Mar 2019 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; 11 Mar 2019 10:00 - 1Auction Preview: 100 Lapidary Treasures from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian at Bonhams, Los Angeles, Mar 12
What: 100 Lapidary Treasures from the Estate of Gerard L. CafesjianWhere: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USAWhen: 12 March, 10.00 EDTPublic Viewing: 09 Mar 2019 12:00 - 17:00 PST; 10 Mar 2019 12:00 - 17:00 PDT; 11 Mar 2019 10:00 - 17:00 PDTTop lots of the sale:- Illuminated Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Gold Flower Study by Manfred Wild--«Bleeding Hearts» Idar-Oberstein,Germany. The Bleeding Heart blossoms are comprised of fifteen gem-quality ruby flowers carved of East African material from the renowned John Saul Mine in Tanzania, weighing approximately 152 carats total, while white kascholong opals from the Caspian Sea form the pistils. Twelve bright green leaves carved of translucent Brazilian emerald grace the composition, weighing approximately 183.5 carats. Decorated with 109 pave-set diamonds, with a total approximate weight of 1.10 carats. The vase is formed of carved rock crystal with four sapphire slabs inset to the side as well as 2 marquise-shaped ruby cabochons and two triangular-shaped emerald cabochons. Approximately 220 grams (7 ozt) of 18K gold decorate the piece. The removable base of Russian black obsidian has a built-in LED light allowing the rock crystal and sapphire base to be illuminated from within. Height 9in (22.9cm). Estimate: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- Impressive Ruby, Granite and Gold Eagle Sculpture by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio, Circa 2007, Lima, Peru . The beak and talons embellished with 18K yellow gold; the eyes inset with ruby cabochons. The bird elegantly perched atop a dark granite obelisk of tapering form which provides a dramatic color contrast to the rich red ruby. Wingspan of eagle 41 x 19in (100 x 48.25 cm). Height overall including granite base: 77in. Base measures 12 x 12 in. Estimate: US$ 25,000 - 35,000- Illuminated Citrine Sculpture of a Gorilla by Manfred Wild--«King Kong» Idar-Oberstein, Germany. A single large crystal of natural deep golden citrine, weighing approximately 16,865 carats, rare enough in itself, has been masterfully carved into the seated figure of a gorilla. The high transparency of the crystal is apparent. He sits upon an oval obsidian base housing a concealed halogen light fixture which illuminates the majestic animal from beneath. Signed M. Wild. Height 7 1/2in (19.1cm). Estimate: US$ 20,000 - 30,000- Carved Agate Falcon on Native Copper Base by Gerd Dreher, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Employing a combination of types of agates, the mottled feathers are realistically depicted. The wing edges and tail feathers are formed of highly transparent banded agate inset into speckled agate, with more solid colored agates used for the throat and head and beak. The feathers on his back are carved of hawk's eye quartz (a rare blue variety of tiger's eye quartz from South Africa) which provides a chatoyant sheen. With his outstretched wings, he alights atop a copper specimen having some traces of quartz, imitating a mountainous outcropping. Raised on a circular rock crystal quartz base. Inscribed monogram GD for Gerd Dreher. Height 12in (30.5cm). Estimate: US$ 15,000 - 25,000- Gemstone Carving of a Pair of Lovebirds by Gerd Dreher, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Perched atop a petrified wood base imbued with a rugged naturalism, this pair of colorful love birds exhibits the exceptional quality of carving for which Dreher's work is known. The realistically textured feathers are carved of aventurine quartz, black agate, buckskin colored jasper and speckled blue-gray obsidian. The eyes are formed of natural golden agate with a bull's eye center. The eyes are rimmed with white agate while the beaks are carved of smooth polished red jasper. Each bird possesses gold vermeil feet firmly planted on the petrified wood base which has been polished to a rich sheen. Height 10in (25.4cm). Estimate: US$ 15,000 - 20,000- Fire Opal Carving of a Pig by Gerd Dreher, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. This pig is realistically carved from a single large piece of firey orange opal. Inscribed with monogram signature GD for Gerd Dreher. Length 4 1/2in (11.4cm) and weighing 1541 carats (308.2 grams). Estimate: US$ 15,000 - 20,000- Natural Citrine Carving of a Lion 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 Russian black obsidian base. Height 7in (17.8cm). Estimate: US$ 15,000 - 20,000For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more