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Large Mookite Carving of a Koi by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Large Mookite Carving of a Koi by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Carved from a single specimen of Australia jasper known as mookite, this sculpture depicts a large, swimming Koi fish. Raise on an obsidian base. Measuring 12 1/2 x 10 x 6 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Large Mookite Carving of a Koi by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Carved from a single specimen of Australia jasper known as mookite, this sculpture depicts a large, swimming Koi fish. Raise on an obsidian base. Measuring 12 1/2 x 10 x 6 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing