Hand-Carved Pink Feldspar and Quartz Butterfly Wings - Realistic Butterfly Form with Detailed Wing Veins and Texture - Height: 288 mm - Width: 291 mm- 1226 g - (1)

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Specimen: Hand-Carved Pink Feldspar and Quartz Butterfly Wings, a realistic butterfly form with detailed wing veins and texture, from Argentina; dimensions 288 × 291 × 130 mm and weight 1,226 g.

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Elegant sculpture in pink quartz with white feldspar veining and yellow accents — This unique specimen presents an elegant butterfly-shaped sculpture, expertly carved from a block of pink quartz with distinctive inclusions of white feldspar and subtle yellowish hints. The mineral, originating from Argentina, has been masterfully cut to recreate the delicacy and symmetry of butterfly wings, with incised veins that enhance its three-dimensionality and realism. The color palette is particularly fascinating: a soft, enveloping pink blends harmoniously with the white striations and the small yellow spots of the feldspar, creating a visual effect that recalls the natural and variegated texture of exotic lepidopteran wings. Each wing is a work of art in itself, smoothed to reveal the material’s intrinsic luster and at the same time sculpted to impart movement and lightness. The object is presented on an elegant black metal base, designed to support the two separate wings, which visually join to form the insect, creating a focal point of great impact. Displaying the butterfly in this way highlights its silhouette and makes it an ideal decorative piece for any environment, from classical to contemporary. It is a perfect example of how nature and art can fuse to create something extraordinary. Beyond its undeniable aesthetic charm, this sculpture represents an intriguing bridge between lapidary art and the natural beauty of minerals. Pieces like this enrich every collection and can be considered prized elements in a modern Wunderkammer, combining the elegance of carving with the geological history of the material. A object of rare beauty that captures the eye and stimulates wonder.

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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Elegant sculpture in pink quartz with white feldspar veining and yellow accents — This unique specimen presents an elegant butterfly-shaped sculpture, expertly carved from a block of pink quartz with distinctive inclusions of white feldspar and subtle yellowish hints. The mineral, originating from Argentina, has been masterfully cut to recreate the delicacy and symmetry of butterfly wings, with incised veins that enhance its three-dimensionality and realism. The color palette is particularly fascinating: a soft, enveloping pink blends harmoniously with the white striations and the small yellow spots of the feldspar, creating a visual effect that recalls the natural and variegated texture of exotic lepidopteran wings. Each wing is a work of art in itself, smoothed to reveal the material’s intrinsic luster and at the same time sculpted to impart movement and lightness. The object is presented on an elegant black metal base, designed to support the two separate wings, which visually join to form the insect, creating a focal point of great impact. Displaying the butterfly in this way highlights its silhouette and makes it an ideal decorative piece for any environment, from classical to contemporary. It is a perfect example of how nature and art can fuse to create something extraordinary. Beyond its undeniable aesthetic charm, this sculpture represents an intriguing bridge between lapidary art and the natural beauty of minerals. Pieces like this enrich every collection and can be considered prized elements in a modern Wunderkammer, combining the elegance of carving with the geological history of the material. A object of rare beauty that captures the eye and stimulates wonder.

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
Hand-Carved Pink Feldspar and Quartz Butterfly Wings -
Mineral form
Realistic Butterfly Form with Detailed Wing Veins and Texture
Supplement
Exquisitely Sculpted Mineral Art Piece
Weight
1226 g
Country of origin
Argentina
Height
288 mm
Width
291 mm
Depth
130 mm
ItalyVerified
14222
Objects sold
98.41%
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