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Olisbos Sculpture

"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

"Kings Remains" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

Pure 24k yellow gold skull and spinal olisbos sculpture featuring an 18k solid white gold royal crown, set with 10 carats of flawless sparkling white diamonds.

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Materials

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"Lucifers Limit" 18K Gold Sculpture 8' x 2' in Edition of 10 by Colin Burn

"Lucifers Limit" 18K Gold Sculpture 8' x 2' in Edition of 10 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

The Lucifer devil olisbos sculpture is formed with pure 24k gold and finished in 18k rose gold featuring 18k white gold collar with 5 carats of reverse set flawless diamonds.

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Materials

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"The Courtesan" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
"The Courtesan" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

"The Courtesan" 24K Gold Sculpture 8 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

Pure 24k gold olisbos sculpture incorporating 18k solid white gold pave' diamond set corset and diamond tiara with real human hair.

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"Casanova" 24K Gold and Diamonds Sculpture 8.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
"Casanova" 24K Gold and Diamonds Sculpture 8.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

"Casanova" 24K Gold and Diamonds Sculpture 8.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn

By Colin Burn

Located in Culver City, CA

Electroformed 24k yellow gold olisbos sculpture, embelished with beautiful smooth colorful cabochon gem stones, sparkling white diamonds plus exquisite sapphires and emeralds.

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Materials

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"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn
"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn

"Jin’long (Golden Dragon)" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 5 by Colin Burn

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Electroformed 24k gold and diamond olisbos sculpture featuring a traditional Chinese dragon totem symbolizing power, strength and good luck, combined with an 18k white gold and pave ...

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