Amethyst Geode with Lid on Base. Uruguay. ...

Description

Amethyst Geode with Lid on Base
Uruguay

Ingeniously conceived and executed, this extraordinary Amethyst Geode, fashioned into two glorious "fitted" sections, reveals a dazzling interior lined with countless gem-quality Amethyst crystals interspersed with superb brilliance. The geode's natural geometry, combined with its deep violet coloration and striking interior symmetry, transforms it into a captivating natural objet d'art-a perfect fusion of geology and design.

The piece is both substantial in scale and sculptural in presence, offering versatility as either a decorative focal point or the centerpiece of any finer mineral collection. The richly encrusted Amethyst surfaces display the vibrant saturation for which Uruguayan material is world-renowned.

Mounted on a custom-crafted metal base, this monumental "jewel box" presentation elevates the specimen both literally and artistically, allowing optimal visibility and stability. Measuring 53 x 29 x 28 inches (134 x 74 x 64 cm) and weighing approximately 472 kilograms (1,040 pounds), it stands as an awe-inspiring testament to the grandeur and beauty of the natural world-a masterwork of mineralogy and aesthetic form.
Overall Measurements: 53.00 x 29.00 x 25.00 inches (134.62 x 73.66 x 63.50 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector

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Estimate: $10,000 - up.

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