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Fluorite octahedrons (excellent)
- Riemvasmaak, Namaqualand, Northern Cape Prov., South Africa
- Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 7.0 x 5.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/24/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An stunning, sculptural, fluorite specimen from the recent, very highly touted finds at Riemvasmaak, South Africa. Gemmy and lustrous, unique grass-green fluorite octahedrons are aesthetically clustered on this super piece. The supreme large octo at the crown is 5.7 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm. This dramatic specimen is very nearly pristine, with only very trivial periphery wear. The back of the tip of the large octo is contacted, but has no damage, per se. Very fairly valued at $2000-2500, for dramatic quality and size. Mark my words, these are contemporary classics. The color is INTENSE, deep green, very impressive on this piece! This is about the finest Riemvasmaak fluorite we have offered at auction. Pieces of this quality are normally in the Gallery. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base, for free.