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Serpentine Carving of Three Frogs by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Realistically carved from a single large Peruvian serpentine, the rich hues of the mineral perfectly suited to the subject of reptiles. The present detailed carving shows three frogs and their skin texture with tiger's eye quartz eyes, resting on a tree branch. Weighing approximately 39 kilograms and measuring 20 x 20 x 10 in Footnotes: Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Serpentine Carving of Three Frogs by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Realistically carved from a single large Peruvian serpentine, the rich hues of the mineral perfectly suited to the subject of reptiles. The present detailed carving shows three frogs and their skin texture with tiger's eye quartz eyes, resting on a tree branch. Weighing approximately 39 kilograms and measuring 20 x 20 x 10 in Footnotes: Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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