Vibrant Polychrome Jasper with Orange and Cool Grey Abstract Patterns Large Fluid Freeform Sculpture - Height: 345 mm - Width: 170 mm- 9862 g - (1)

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A large polished freeform jasper sculpture from Madagascar, weighing 9.862 kg with vivid orange and cool gray abstract patterns, in a collectible condition.

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Large Polished Freeform Natural Sculpture — A monumental sculpture in Multicolored Jasper, an exceptionally impactful specimen sourced from Madagascar. The piece was carved from a single massive block of mineral and worked in a freeform shape that showcases its organic volume and the intricate internal weave. The mirror-polished finish turns the surface into a vivid canvas, revealing a palette of colors and patterns that tell a geologic story of millennia. Weighing almost 10 kg, this piece asserts itself in space not only through its size but through its intrinsic material strength. A careful examination of the specimen reveals an incredible richness of color. Warm, fiery hues of orange, brick red, and ochre blend and clash with cool gray-blue areas and creamy white insets, creating a dynamic balance of great visual appeal. The patterns that traverse the stone are extraordinarily complex: alternating sinuous bands, orbicular spots that recall concentric eyes, and fine veining that resemble brushstrokes from an abstract painter. The impeccable polish not only enhances the brilliance of each color but also provides visual depth, allowing the eye to wander through the layered strata of the mineral, as if viewing a three-dimensional landscape captured in stone. The sculptural form is fluid and asymmetrical, a slender volume that gently curves back on itself. This stylistic choice, typical of freeform works, pays homage to the material’s own nature, following its lines of force and structural peculiarities rather than imposing rigid geometry. The base, broad and stable, enables the object to stand with elegance, offering ever-changing perspectives depending on the viewing angle. Each side reveals new details and color combinations, making the visual exploration a continually renewed experience. Multicolored Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. Its extraordinary color range results from a slow geological sedimentation process. Mineral impurities, mainly iron oxides and hydroxides (such as hematite for Reds and goethite for yellows/browns), mixed with the primordial silica mud. Subsequent pressures and tectonic movements compacted and “drew” these natural pigments, creating the unique patterns we admire today. Each specimen is, in fact, an irreplaceable imprint of the geological history of its region of origin. This magnificent example of Multicolored Jasper transcends mere mineral classification to become a true object of natural art. Its scale and aesthetic quality make it a centerpiece piece, ideal for enriching a natural history collection, a Wunderkammer, or as a focal point in a high-end interior design project. Its presence commands attention and can engage both classical and contemporary furnishings, bringing primal fascination and timeless elegance of earthly matter into any space. It is a piece that not only decorates but invites contemplation, blending collectible value, scientific intrigue, and pure sculptural beauty.

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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Large Polished Freeform Natural Sculpture — A monumental sculpture in Multicolored Jasper, an exceptionally impactful specimen sourced from Madagascar. The piece was carved from a single massive block of mineral and worked in a freeform shape that showcases its organic volume and the intricate internal weave. The mirror-polished finish turns the surface into a vivid canvas, revealing a palette of colors and patterns that tell a geologic story of millennia. Weighing almost 10 kg, this piece asserts itself in space not only through its size but through its intrinsic material strength. A careful examination of the specimen reveals an incredible richness of color. Warm, fiery hues of orange, brick red, and ochre blend and clash with cool gray-blue areas and creamy white insets, creating a dynamic balance of great visual appeal. The patterns that traverse the stone are extraordinarily complex: alternating sinuous bands, orbicular spots that recall concentric eyes, and fine veining that resemble brushstrokes from an abstract painter. The impeccable polish not only enhances the brilliance of each color but also provides visual depth, allowing the eye to wander through the layered strata of the mineral, as if viewing a three-dimensional landscape captured in stone. The sculptural form is fluid and asymmetrical, a slender volume that gently curves back on itself. This stylistic choice, typical of freeform works, pays homage to the material’s own nature, following its lines of force and structural peculiarities rather than imposing rigid geometry. The base, broad and stable, enables the object to stand with elegance, offering ever-changing perspectives depending on the viewing angle. Each side reveals new details and color combinations, making the visual exploration a continually renewed experience. Multicolored Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. Its extraordinary color range results from a slow geological sedimentation process. Mineral impurities, mainly iron oxides and hydroxides (such as hematite for Reds and goethite for yellows/browns), mixed with the primordial silica mud. Subsequent pressures and tectonic movements compacted and “drew” these natural pigments, creating the unique patterns we admire today. Each specimen is, in fact, an irreplaceable imprint of the geological history of its region of origin. This magnificent example of Multicolored Jasper transcends mere mineral classification to become a true object of natural art. Its scale and aesthetic quality make it a centerpiece piece, ideal for enriching a natural history collection, a Wunderkammer, or as a focal point in a high-end interior design project. Its presence commands attention and can engage both classical and contemporary furnishings, bringing primal fascination and timeless elegance of earthly matter into any space. It is a piece that not only decorates but invites contemplation, blending collectible value, scientific intrigue, and pure sculptural beauty.

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
Vibrant Polychrome Jasper with Orange and Cool Grey Abstract Patterns
Mineral form
Large Fluid Freeform Sculpture
Supplement
Collector's Grade
Weight
9862 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
345 mm
Width
170 mm
Depth
125 mm
ItalyVerified
14231
Objects sold
98.4%
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