Sodalite Swan Sculpture from Brazil - Perfect Details - Natural Deep Blu Color - Height: 196 mm - Width: 128 mm- 1474 g - (1)

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Refined Sculpture in Natural Sodalite with Contrasting Beak — This fascinating sculpture depicts an elegant swan, expertly carved from a single block of natural sodalite. The artist's mastery is evident in the care of detail, from the sinuous curves of the neck to the delicate texture of the feathers, which imitate the softness of the bird's plumage. The intense blue color of sodalite, with its characteristic white calcite veining and darker inclusions, creates a dynamic and captivating visual effect, making every angle a discovery. The swan, a universal symbol of grace, beauty, and transformation, is here interpreted in a material that enhances its nobility. Sodalite, a mineral belonging to the tectosilicate group, is valued for its deep blue-indigo color, often interspersed with white calcite inclusions or, more rarely, pyrite. It typically forms in alkaline igneous rocks, such as nephelinite syenites, and its extraction from underground Brazil reveals the geological richness of this region. The mineral's shiny surface captures and reflects light, highlighting the depth of the blue and the complexity of the natural veining. A detail of particular value is the beak, crafted in a contrasting orange-yellow mineral, which adds a touch of realism and liveliness to the work, demonstrating careful material choice and meticulous workmanship. The sculpture's generous dimensions make it a focal point in any setting. This specimen is not only a striking decorative object but also a collectible piece that celebrates nature's intrinsic beauty and human artisanal skill. Its presence can enhance a study, a living room, or a shop window, serving as an elegant piece of furniture or a valuable addition to a collection of carved minerals. The condition is excellent, and the sculpture presents itself in all its integrity, ready to be admired.

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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Refined Sculpture in Natural Sodalite with Contrasting Beak — This fascinating sculpture depicts an elegant swan, expertly carved from a single block of natural sodalite. The artist's mastery is evident in the care of detail, from the sinuous curves of the neck to the delicate texture of the feathers, which imitate the softness of the bird's plumage. The intense blue color of sodalite, with its characteristic white calcite veining and darker inclusions, creates a dynamic and captivating visual effect, making every angle a discovery. The swan, a universal symbol of grace, beauty, and transformation, is here interpreted in a material that enhances its nobility. Sodalite, a mineral belonging to the tectosilicate group, is valued for its deep blue-indigo color, often interspersed with white calcite inclusions or, more rarely, pyrite. It typically forms in alkaline igneous rocks, such as nephelinite syenites, and its extraction from underground Brazil reveals the geological richness of this region. The mineral's shiny surface captures and reflects light, highlighting the depth of the blue and the complexity of the natural veining. A detail of particular value is the beak, crafted in a contrasting orange-yellow mineral, which adds a touch of realism and liveliness to the work, demonstrating careful material choice and meticulous workmanship. The sculpture's generous dimensions make it a focal point in any setting. This specimen is not only a striking decorative object but also a collectible piece that celebrates nature's intrinsic beauty and human artisanal skill. Its presence can enhance a study, a living room, or a shop window, serving as an elegant piece of furniture or a valuable addition to a collection of carved minerals. The condition is excellent, and the sculpture presents itself in all its integrity, ready to be admired.

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
Sodalite Swan Sculpture from Brazil -
Mineral form
Perfect Details - Natural Deep Blu Color
Supplement
Collectors Item
Weight
1474 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
196 mm
Width
128 mm
Depth
85 mm
ItalyVerified
14265
Objects sold
98.36%
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