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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Amethyst Black Druze Quartz or “Black Galaxy Amethyst” on Metal Stand Decor
Located in London, GB
An exquisite black amethyst druzy quartz cluster with polished stalactites.
Rare and notoriously difficult to find, this stunning and unique black amethyst druzy quartz, is known...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Agate
Deep Purple Beautifully Shaped Amethyst Cluster with Stalactites on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
Exquisite deep purple beautifully shaped amethyst aesthetic cluster with stalactites formation. Colours fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with pur...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
High Quality Deep Purple Amethyst with Calcite Surrounded by Quartz and Hematite
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep purple amethyst piece with calcite formation. From the rough basalt on the outside, to the high quality rich purple amethyst crystals inside and calcite formation, th...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Unusual Rotating Geode Slice with Amethyst Peaks and Calcite on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A stunning geode slice on a custom metal rotating stand. From the rough basalt on the outside, to the rich purple amethyst crystals inside and calcite formation, this piece presents ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Stunning Very Large Amethyst Cluster with Agate and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
This is an extraordinarily large half geode with a vibrant color. The interior of the piece reflects the beauty of a natural wonder, due to its intensely deep purple amethyst crystals.
The edges of the geodes have been polished, revealing a vibrant combination of grey/blue agate, pink jasper...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Unusual Wide Amethyst / Red Druze Mineral Sculpture with Stalactites
Located in London, GB
Colors fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with purple amethyst mixed with red-orange Druze, creating a lovely combination.
The mineral sculpture...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Circular Polished Amethyst Formation - Vibrant Mineral Art
Located in London, GB
An exquisite cut and polished partial amethyst geode with a circular shape. The front of the piece presents beautiful, vibrant, deep purple color amethyst with high peaked crystals. ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Calcite on Amethyst Surrounded by Agate, White Quartz and Green Celadonite Stand
Located in London, GB
An interesting and stunning geode section with a striking colour mix.
In this aesthetic piece the original basalt has been polished to reveal the exquisite green celadonite hidden within on the front, whilst maintaining its rough condition at the back. Such a thick and vibrant celadonite layer is uncommon.
The interior of the mineral sculpture is endowed with a gorgeous very deep purple amethyst...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Amethyst Brown Druzy Quartz Stalactite Cluster Green Celadonite and White Quartz
Located in London, GB
An exquisite brown druzy quartz stalactite cluster.
The lower half of the geode is preserved, with the upper part removed to reveal the rar...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz
Bowl Shaped Blue Grey Druzy Quartz Stalactite Geode
Located in London, GB
An impressive half geode, this piece is composed of blue grey druze, with beautiful multiple stalactite formations.
The edges of this beautiful mineralogical piece have been poli...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Small Cluster of Amethyst Stalactite Formations - Mineral Display piece
Located in London, GB
This piece comprises a stunning example of deep purple amethyst, elegantly displayed on a metal stand, with a naturally decorative multiple stalactite formation.
The polished borders of the formation allow one to appreciate the visible grey and brown agate, green celadonite and pink jasper...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Very Large Polished Amethyst “Open Geode” with Calcite Formation and Agate
Located in London, GB
This is an extraordinarily complete geode, split in two and mounted atop a custom metal Stand. This piece celebrates the visual phenomenon of the geode in its entirety, with some par...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
$24,000 Sale Price
76% Off
Polished Geode Split in Two with Amethyst and Agate on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
This stunning geode is split in two and displayed atop a stylish metal stand.
An impressive scope of textures and colours are found in this beautiful, fully polished piece, from ...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
White Quartz “Tree” Sculptural Formation on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
A one of a kind, spectacular white quartz piece with a calcite formation. This piece is a stunning natural sculpture resembling a tree on a hill of white quartz. The prominent centra...
Category
Uruguayan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz
Fossil Garial Crocodile
Located in Scorton, GB
A complete Fossil Garial Crocodile skull with original associated vertebrae. The bone tissue from this Dyrosaurus, now fossilised and preserved, exhibits distinct detail of the textu...
Category
Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Price Upon Request
Fossil Seabed of Crinoidea Scyphocrinites Elegans of Enormous Proportions
Located in Scorton, GB
Immerse yourself in the rich narrative of our planet's past and witness the extraordinary resilience of life itself with this rare discovery within this authentic Devonian seabed exc...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Ancient Marble Portrait Bust of a Bearded Man possibly Lucius Verus
Located in London, GB
This impressive bust is depicted with head turned slightly to the right and gaze lifted. His eyes are articulated, with the pupils indicated with a drill, giving the face a striking realism. The shoulders are draped with a cloak. Straight brows sit beneath a mass of thickly curling hair, which continues to a full beard. It is worked with great skill, evident in the heavy drill work articulating and highlighting the voluminous curls, and the highly polished surfaces, giving the appearance of soft skin. The contrast between these textures gives a chiaroscuro affect which is one of the main traits of the best Antonine busts.
Roman marble portraits reached their apotheosis of craftmanship and technique under the Antonine emperors, as is evidenced in this masterful bust. The evolution of the style may be traced back to the emperor Hadrian, who was the first emperor to wear a full beard. The articulation of pupils and iris appears on busts of his lover Antinous, a novelty which continued in later Antonine portraits, such as this one. The features of this bust point to a possible identification of Emperor Lucius Verus...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Price Upon Request
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