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THBAn Illuminated Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Gold Flower Study "Bleeding Hearts," Manfred Wild,, Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Comprise
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LiveSep 16, 2014 - Sep 17, 2014
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- Lot Description
An Important Multi Gem and Gold Flower Study "Bleeding Hearts," Manfred Wild and Eberhard Bank,
Idar-Oberstein, Germany,
combining an exotic and contemporary styled base with a classically realistic flower spray, this excellent work consists of fifteen flowers carved from ruby rough sourced from the John Saul Mine in Tanzania, East Africa, weighing approximately 152.00 carats total, each tipped with white cacholong opal stamens from the Caspian Sea deposit, the blossoms supported from gold wirework accented with twelve Brazilian emerald leaves weighing approximately 183.50 carats, the complex base constructed from a solid gold framework containing a frosted rock crystal plaque with fluted sides held between a double-sided border consisting of four massive sapphire slices of variegated blue and golden yellow hue, two marquise shape cabochon cut rubies and two triangular cabochon cut emeralds, the top central edge of each side pave set with 109 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats total, resting on a footed rock crystal base with gold edging.
Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD.
NOTE: The sculpture contains approximately 220.00 grams, or 7.00 troy ounces, of 18 karat gold.
Accompanied by a removable Russian black obsidian slab with internal LED light source.
22.90 x 16.50 x 6.35 cm.
Estimate $ 50,000-70,000
Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida
NOTE: The power cord for the illuminated base is deficient.
Condition: One of the carved emerald leaves has broken, sections have been retained. - Shipping Info
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