$27,500
Idar-Oberstein, Germany, a masterfully crafted and large scale study, consisting of numerous open blossoms and buds carved from Siberian cacholong opal accented with Russian nephrite leaves of variegated green color speckled with black inclusions, suspended from 18 karat yellow gold textured stems above a bed of gold wirework "moss", the exceptionally clear rock crystal quartz vase with faceted sides and beaded gold banded detail. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. Height: 19.10 cm.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-09-16