Gemstone Lovebird Pair Carving. Artist: Gerd Dreher. Idar-Oberstein, Germany. ... (Total: 3 Items)

Description

Gemstone Lovebird Pair Carving
Artist: Gerd Dreher
Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Perched gracefully atop a Petrified Wood base imbued with rich, natural texture, this charming pair of love birds exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and lifelike vitality that define Gerd Dreher's artistry. Each detail reveals the sculptor's unparalleled command of material and form, transforming fine minerals into an intimate and expressive tableau of avian beauty. The realistically textured feathers are rendered in a sophisticated palette of gemstones: Aventurine Quartz, black Agate, buckskin-hued Jasper, and speckled blue-gray Obsidian, each chosen for its tonal depth and reflective quality. The eyes, composed of natural golden Agate with 'bull's-eye' centers and rimmed in white Agate, convey a sense of animation and alertness characteristic of Dreher's best work. The beaks, carved from smooth red Jasper, introduce a vivid contrast, while the feet, cast in Gold vermeil, rest securely upon the polished Petrified Wood base, uniting organic earthiness with refined elegance. Standing 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height, this delightful composition embodies both technical mastery and emotional warmth, hallmarks of Dreher's celebrated oeuvre, where precision, realism, and affection for the natural world coexist in perfect harmony.
Overall Measurements: 10.25 x 7.50 x 5.25 inches (26.03 x 19.05 x 13.33 cm)

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern California Collector, Ex. Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection

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