Malachite animal- 1564 g - (9)

Fascinating and varied collection consisting of 9 sculptures in natural malachite, hand-carved, depicting subjects from the animal world and decorative carved elements. The lot stands out for its intense green color and the concentric zonal veining typical of this mineral, enhanced by a beautiful glossy finish. Coming from a private family collection, gathered by the grandfather who resided in Africa for over 40 years.
Total number of pieces: 9 sculptures
Total overall weight: 1,563/1,564 g
Detail of the Pieces
- Flower-Shaped Sculpture / Large Support
Subject: Carved sculpture in the shape of a stylized flower/three-lobed clover, with a cross engraving on the upper part and a lower cavity. Used as a decorative element or base for eggs/ spheres.
Material: Natural malachite with intense zonation and clearly defined concentric ring patterns ("eyes").
Weight: 328 grams
Conservation notes: Excellent overall condition with uniform luster.
- Crouching Lion
Subject: Lion in a crouched pose with a stylized carved design.
Material: Natural malachite with very distinct shading and concentric circles.
Weight: 287 grams
Conservation notes: Good overall condition. Noted are slight natural wear on the edges and microscopic surface cavities typical of the raw stone.
- Elephant (Large)
Subject: Standing elephant with an ethnic charm.
Material: Malachite with dark green zonation and pronounced luster.
Weight: 273 grams
Conservation notes: Sculpture intact in the body; the ear-hole recesses for the tusks are empty (original tusks not present).
- Flower-Shaped Sculpture / Medium Support
Subject: Carved sculpture in the shape of a stylized flower/three-lobed clover with a superior engraving and lower cavity. Likely a decorative element or era-specific support base.
Material: Natural malachite with splendid concentric ring motifs and brown natural matrix visible in the lower cavity.
Weight: 273 grams
Conservation notes: Very good overall condition. Shows natural porosity and the emergence of the rough matrix in the central lower part.
- Turtle (Medium)
Subject: Turtle with a finely carved shell to simulate scales.
Material: Malachite with intense green color and evident zonation on the shell and head.
Weight: 178 grams
Conservation notes: Good condition. Noted a small natural irregularity or light wear on the tip of the head.
- Mouse (or Small Hare)
Subject: Small stylized sculpture of a rodent in a gathered pose, enriched with colored details in the eyes (red).
Material: Malachite with evident zonation and well-polished surface.
Weight: 78 grams
Conservation notes: Very good overall condition.
- Penguin
Subject: Stylized penguin in an upright position.
Material: Malachite with a beautiful play of concentric veining following the body shape.
Weight: 71 grams
Conservation notes: Excellent overall condition, sculpture very well defined.
- Elephant (Medium)
Subject: Stylized standing elephant with contrasting tusks and colored detail in the eye (blue).
Material: Malachite with clearly defined vertical veining, excellent luster.
Weight: 49 grams
Conservation notes: Very good overall condition.
- Elephant (Small)
Subject: Small elephant sculpture with simple carving and well-defined colored eyes (white and black).
Material: Malachite with dark zonation, glossy surface.
Weight: 30 grams
Conservation notes: Good overall condition (one of the original tusks is missing).