A Fine Opal Carving, The Pig," Gerd Dreher,, Idar-Obers
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
A Fine Opal Carving, "The Pig," Gerd Dreher,
Idar-Oberstein, Germany,
carved from an impressively large Brazilian opal nodule of even and richly saturated reddish orange color, the reclining pig is realistically depicted on a patch of rough ground, the skin intricately textured to suggest fine hair, the snout and ears fashioned to reveal the highly translucent and almost transparent gem quality of the opal, inset black and white agate eyes with 24 karat gold foil backing.
Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark GD for Gerd Dreher).
11.70 x 7.75 x 4.70 cm.
Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida
Idar-Oberstein, Germany,
carved from an impressively large Brazilian opal nodule of even and richly saturated reddish orange color, the reclining pig is realistically depicted on a patch of rough ground, the skin intricately textured to suggest fine hair, the snout and ears fashioned to reveal the highly translucent and almost transparent gem quality of the opal, inset black and white agate eyes with 24 karat gold foil backing.
Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark GD for Gerd Dreher).
11.70 x 7.75 x 4.70 cm.
Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida
Buyer's Premium
- 26% up to $50,000.00
- 21% up to $1,000,000.00
- 13% above $1,000,000.00
A Fine Opal Carving, The Pig," Gerd Dreher,, Idar-Obers
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
1 bidder is watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Denver, Colorado, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
TOP