Amethyst

Mina La Sorpressa, Amatitlán, Guerrero, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 6.7 x 4.7 cm
Start Time: 09/28/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/05/2023 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $780
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Item Description

Gorgeous, gem, rich grape-purple amethyst crystals are aesthetically strewn on the sculptural small cabinet matrix plate from recent finds at the Mina La Sorpressa at well-known Amatitlan. The beautiful water-clear crystals reach 3.2 cm. The cluster of large prisms at one end is riveting. Glassy and highly lustrous, the stepped-growth prism faces really enhance these striking crystals.The orange iron oxides on the matrix are a dramatic contrast and add much color and character to the piece. Complete all-around, all of the many stunning crystals are pristine. The bit of basal periphery wear is out-of-sight in the preferred display view. Some of the finest Mexican amethysts have come from the Amatitlan area mines, famous Piedra Parada (Las Vigas) and the historic mines at Guanajuato. The rich purple hue of Amatitlan amethyst is unmatched in the other two localities. An exceptional amethyst from the locale. Valued $2500-plus.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$780 10/05/2023 6:18:32 pm (CDT)
$776 10/05/2023 6:18:32 pm (CDT)
$751 10/05/2023 5:41:46 pm (CDT)
$726 10/05/2023 5:41:46 pm (CDT)
$701 10/05/2023 4:06:46 pm (CDT)
$700 10/05/2023 4:06:46 pm (CDT)
$625 10/05/2023 3:04:14 pm (CDT)
$600 10/05/2023 1:47:15 pm (CDT)
$575 10/04/2023 1:08:36 pm (CDT)
$550 * 10/04/2023 1:08:02 pm (CDT)
$550 * 10/04/2023 1:08:02 pm (CDT)
$525 10/03/2023 6:36:55 pm (CDT)
$500 10/02/2023 9:24:38 am (CDT)
$485 10/02/2023 9:24:38 am (CDT)
$460 09/29/2023 8:29:19 pm (CDT)
$450 09/29/2023 8:29:19 pm (CDT)
$310 09/29/2023 12:25:13 pm (CDT)
$300 09/29/2023 12:25:13 pm (CDT)
$210 09/29/2023 12:14:54 pm (CDT)
$200 09/29/2023 12:14:54 pm (CDT)
$120 09/29/2023 1:35:39 am (CDT)
$110 09/29/2023 1:35:39 am (CDT)
$101 09/29/2023 12:45:32 am (CDT)
$91 09/29/2023 12:45:16 am (CDT)
$90 09/29/2023 12:45:16 am (CDT)
$75 09/29/2023 12:45:08 am (CDT)
$65 09/29/2023 12:45:08 am (CDT)
$40 09/29/2023 12:45:00 am (CDT)
$35 09/29/2023 12:45:00 am (CDT)
$10 09/28/2023 9:59:57 pm (CDT)
* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.