Decorative ornament - Brazil
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Brazilian lapidary sculpture of a cockatoo carved from natural minerals, mounted on a amethyst druzy base, dated 2000–2010, made of rock crystal, 19 cm high, 20 cm wide, 8 cm deep, 1.322 kg, in good used condition with a small flaw on the crest at the end of the head.
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Carved Lapidary Sculpture of a Cockatoo in Semi-Precious Stones and Amethyst Druse, Brazilian School of Lapidary Art, 20th Century.
In fairly good condition, with only a flaw on the crest at the end of the head, as indicated in the photos.
Magnificent and imposing figurative sculpture representing a cockatoo, meticulously hand-carved in selected blocks of natural minerals. The bird's body features detailed engraving work on the back and wings to simulate the texture of the plumage, using variations of jasper and quartz. The emblematic raised crest and the long tail feathers are executed in yellow-toned calcite/quartz and translucent amber, giving dynamism and visual lightness to the piece. The bird is masterfully perched on a sturdy base of natural amethyst druse with purple crystals of excellent saturation and geometric brilliance, creating an organic color contrast of great decorative impact.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
Translated by Google TranslateCarved Lapidary Sculpture of a Cockatoo in Semi-Precious Stones and Amethyst Druse, Brazilian School of Lapidary Art, 20th Century.
In fairly good condition, with only a flaw on the crest at the end of the head, as indicated in the photos.
Magnificent and imposing figurative sculpture representing a cockatoo, meticulously hand-carved in selected blocks of natural minerals. The bird's body features detailed engraving work on the back and wings to simulate the texture of the plumage, using variations of jasper and quartz. The emblematic raised crest and the long tail feathers are executed in yellow-toned calcite/quartz and translucent amber, giving dynamism and visual lightness to the piece. The bird is masterfully perched on a sturdy base of natural amethyst druse with purple crystals of excellent saturation and geometric brilliance, creating an organic color contrast of great decorative impact.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
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Era
After 2000
Weight
1.32 kg
Number of objects
1
Material
Rock crystal
Country of origin
Brazil
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
19 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
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