Sublime Mint Green Jasper with Delicate Patterns and a High-Gloss Polish Elegant Polished Freeform Sculpture with a Soothing, Cool Tonal Palette - Height: 240 mm - Width: 120 mm- 2849 g - (1)

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Sublime Mint Green Jasper with Delicate Patterns and a High-Gloss Polish, in an Elegant Polished Freeform Sculpture from Madagascar, 24 cm high, 12 cm wide, 7 cm deep, and weighing 2849 g.

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Natural Mint Green Jasper Polished Freeform from Madagascar — This lot features a free-form sculpture of jasper, sourced from the rich deposits of Madagascar. The specimen stands out for its imposing size and, above all, for a particularly rare and sought-after color: a delicate shade that oscillates between mint green and aqua green. The workmanship, which has produced a completely mirror-polished surface, transforms this geological fragment into an art object with remarkable sculptural presence. The piece's form is organic and vertical, with an asymmetrical and sinuous profile that enhances its forward momentum. The dimensions are substantial, with a height of 24 centimeters and a weight of nearly 3 kilograms, giving the object tangible material significance. The impeccable polish allows light to glide over its curves, creating bright reflections that highlight every small detail of the surface and internal structure. Upon close inspection, one appreciates the compact and homogeneous nature typical of jasper, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. The color is the true protagonist of this specimen. Unlike more common red or dark-green jaspers, this variant features a fresh and luminous color palette. On the surface you can discern extremely fine veins and light marbling, paler, almost milky, which testify to the complex mineral-deposition process that gave rise to the rock. These patterns, barely perceptible, add visual depth and a sense of uniqueness, making the surface an abstract landscape to explore. Geologically, jasper is a sedimentary or volcanic rock composed mainly of chalcedony, whose coloration is determined by the presence of mineral impurities trapped during its formation. Madagascar is a world-famous locality for the exceptional variety and quality of its ornamental minerals, including jaspers and agates with unique colors. This specimen is an excellent testament to the island's mineral wealth, a product of geological processes lasting millions of years. Thanks to its refined aesthetics, this piece sits halfway between a mineralogical collection specimen and a design object. Its elegant shape and relaxing color make it a high-impact decorative element, perfect for enriching a bookshelf, a professional study, or a contemporary environment. It is a piece that engages with the surrounding space, capable of attracting attention and inviting contemplation, representing a perfect example of how nature, guided by human skilled hands, can be transformed into art.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Natural Mint Green Jasper Polished Freeform from Madagascar — This lot features a free-form sculpture of jasper, sourced from the rich deposits of Madagascar. The specimen stands out for its imposing size and, above all, for a particularly rare and sought-after color: a delicate shade that oscillates between mint green and aqua green. The workmanship, which has produced a completely mirror-polished surface, transforms this geological fragment into an art object with remarkable sculptural presence. The piece's form is organic and vertical, with an asymmetrical and sinuous profile that enhances its forward momentum. The dimensions are substantial, with a height of 24 centimeters and a weight of nearly 3 kilograms, giving the object tangible material significance. The impeccable polish allows light to glide over its curves, creating bright reflections that highlight every small detail of the surface and internal structure. Upon close inspection, one appreciates the compact and homogeneous nature typical of jasper, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. The color is the true protagonist of this specimen. Unlike more common red or dark-green jaspers, this variant features a fresh and luminous color palette. On the surface you can discern extremely fine veins and light marbling, paler, almost milky, which testify to the complex mineral-deposition process that gave rise to the rock. These patterns, barely perceptible, add visual depth and a sense of uniqueness, making the surface an abstract landscape to explore. Geologically, jasper is a sedimentary or volcanic rock composed mainly of chalcedony, whose coloration is determined by the presence of mineral impurities trapped during its formation. Madagascar is a world-famous locality for the exceptional variety and quality of its ornamental minerals, including jaspers and agates with unique colors. This specimen is an excellent testament to the island's mineral wealth, a product of geological processes lasting millions of years. Thanks to its refined aesthetics, this piece sits halfway between a mineralogical collection specimen and a design object. Its elegant shape and relaxing color make it a high-impact decorative element, perfect for enriching a bookshelf, a professional study, or a contemporary environment. It is a piece that engages with the surrounding space, capable of attracting attention and inviting contemplation, representing a perfect example of how nature, guided by human skilled hands, can be transformed into art.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Sublime Mint Green Jasper with Delicate Patterns and a High-Gloss Polish
Mineral form
Elegant Polished Freeform Sculpture with a Soothing, Cool Tonal Palette
Supplement
Mint Green Jasper
Weight
2849 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
240 mm
Width
120 mm
Depth
70 mm
ItalyVerified
14174
Objects sold
98.44%
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