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The World of Gold, Opals and Other Phenomenal Gems Los Angeles | June 30, 2020

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SALE NUMBER26082 Lots 1 - 215

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Order of Sale

The Gloria Manney Collection of Opals ........................................................... 1-42, 54-57, 59-63, 66-81, 86-105

Opals from World Localities………………… ..... 106-161Australia…………………… ...................………..106-130North America…..…………………. ................. .131-152South America………… ................ …………….153-159Africa………………………………… ................. 160-161Gold and Gold-in-Quartz…………………….... ..162-179Phenomenal Gems…………………….… ......... .180-215

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Director’s Foreword Regarding “Phenomenal” GemstonesWhile Bonhams has held a number of auctions devoted to Opals from world localities, this is our fourth auction devoted to Gold, Opals and other “Phenomenal” Gems as a thematic sale. Gemologically speaking, the term “phenomenal” gems is used to indicate minerals which display, or are characterized by, some sort of optical phenomenon. Each phenomenon depends on three aspects of light: human vision; the physical structure of the gem and the color, or

wavelength of the source of illumination. Some optical phenomena appear only in crystalline gems, such as ruby and sapphire (asterism) and emerald (cat’s eye), and others appear in minerals of massive variety, such as labradorite and tiger’s eye quartz. Throughout human history, men have pondered the mystery, magic and science of these extraordinary gems.

“For in them you shall see the living fire of the ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea-green of the emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light.”

Roman Pliny the Elder on Opal1st Century A.D.

Glossary of Gemological Terms: The Gemological “Escences”

Adularescence: an optical phenomenon, similar to labradorescence and aventurescence, that is produced in gemstones such as moonstones. Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar-group mineral orthoclase in which the phenomenon of adularescence is most frequently seen. During formation, orthoclase and albite separate into alternating layers. When light falls between these thin layers it is scattered, producing the phenomenon called adularescence. Adularescence is the light that appears to billow across a gem.

Asterism: derived from ancient Greek, asterism is a name applied to the phenomenon of gemstones exhibiting a luminous star-like shape when cut en cabochon (shaped and polished rather than faceted). The typical asteria is the star sapphire, generally a bluish-grey corundum, milky or opalescent, with a star of six rays. In all these cases the asterism is due to the reflection of light from twin-lamellae or from extremely fine needle shaped acicular inclusions oriented to the stone›s crystal structure. Asterism in star sapphires and rubies is attributed to titanium dioxide impurities appearing as dense inclusions of tiny fibers of rutile (also known as “silk”). The stars are caused by the light reflecting from needle-like inclusions of rutile aligned perpendicular to the rays of the star. However, since rutile is always present in star gemstones, they are almost never completely transparent. Stars appearing in stones can be 4, 6 or even 12-rayed.

Aventurescence: an optical reflectance effect seen in certain gems. The effect amounts to a metallic “glitter”, arising from minute, preferentially oriented mineral platelets within the host mineral. These platelets are so numerous that they also influence the material’s body color. In aventurine quartz, chrome-bearing fuchsite produces a green stone, and various iron oxides produce a red stone. The words aventurine and aventurescence derive from the Italian “a ventura,” meaning “by chance.” This is an allusion to the chance discovery of aventurine glass or goldstone at some point in the 18th century.

Chatoyancy: coined from the French œil de chat, meaning “cat’s eye”, chatoyancy arises either from the fibrous structure of a material, as in tiger’s eye quartz, or from fibrous inclusions within the stone, as in cat’s eye Chrysoberyl. The cat’s-eye-like phenomenon caused by light reflecting from tiny, fiber-like inclusions within a gem. The “eye” is seen at right angles to the direction of the inclusions. Stones must be cut en cabochon to see this effect.

Color Change: is the term used to describe gems that display different colors depending on whether they are under sunlight (or equivalent) or incandescent light. This remarkable effect occurs because daylight contains more electromagnetic waves that are closer to the blue end of the spectrum, whereas incandescent or lights contain more red. If a gemstone absorbs all but two wavelengths of light – lets say red and blue, for example – then under daylight, much more blue will be reflected, and under incandescent light, much more red will be reflected, causing the gemstone to display color change. This optical effect is mostly frequently seen in the mineral Chrysobery. var. Alexandrite but can also be found in garnet and spinel, for instance.

Iridescence and Opalescence: is the phenomenon of certain surfaces that appear to gradually change color as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes. It is often created by microstructures that interfere with light. The word iridescence is derived in part from the Greek word îris meaning rainbow, and is combined with the Latin suffix -escent, meaning “having a tendency toward”. Iris in turn derives from the goddess Iris of Greek mythology, who is the personification of the rainbow and acted as a messenger of the gods. Pearls and ammolite (the fossilized nacre or mother-of-pearl shell of an ammonite) both display iridescence. In the case of conch pearls, their “flame” pattern structure constitutes iridescence. Fire agate possesses iridescence. Precious opal displays opalescence, technically a form of iridescence where spectral colors change with the angle at which the gem is viewed.

Labradorescence: a play of colors or colored reflections exhibited especially in the mineral labradorite which are caused by internal structures that selectively reflect only certain colors. Labradorescence comes from inside the object, lighting it up internally.

Luster: all gems are discussed in terms of their surface luster. A mineral’s luster is the overall sheen of its surface. In the case of Native Metals, such as gold, the natural luster is metallic, i.e. having the look of a polished metal, but it can also be termed sub-metallic if it appears weathered. Quartz has a a glassy or “vitreous” luster ; diamonds have adamantine luster; amber has resinous luster; gypsum has silky luster; muscovite mica has a pearly luster.

Trapiche Effect: the name trapiche was first used to describe emeralds in which a spoked formation could be seen. In Columbia, where emeralds are most frequently found, a trapiche wheel was used to process sugarcane. Thus a “spoked” structure can be seen in these gemstones that approximates the appearance of a grinding wheel. Rubies and sapphires are the other gems in which this effect can be seen.

The Gloria Manney Collection of Opals

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GLORIA MANNEY Every curator, dealer and auctioneer who has met Gloria Manney called her “one of a kind” or said, “they don’t make ‘em like her anymore.” She was a voracious collector with a style, intelligence, curiosity, courage and point of view all her own. Along with her husband, Richard Manney, they researched and collected an amazing array of material culture and built entire markets for objects by aiding scholars in their work, including rare books and 18th and 19th Century fine and decorative arts. Their collections included the greatest assemblages of American portrait miniatures and American colonial goldsmithing, both now at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their furniture resides at Winterthur, The Met and The Art Institute of Chicago. But above all the objects in their lives, Opals were Gloria’s first and foremost passion from childhood. They were her birthstone, her playthings, and her favorite adornment. No opal passed her by, as she believed every opal needed a home. A magpie by nature, their beauty entranced her. Gloria worked with dealers and auctioneers around the world to find opals. And the opals found her.

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1 PRIBBON PATTERN BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large, black opal fashioned as an oval cabochon which is distinguished by a distinct ribbon pattern and play-of-color predominating in vivid reds. Weighing approximately 18.66 carats and measuring 28.0 x 23.0 x 4.0mm

$1,500 - 2,000 To be sold without reserve

2 PBLACK OPAL, PEARL AND EMERALD BROOCH/PENDANT—”THE FAIRY BRIDE”Designed and fabricated by Angela Conty An uncompromising attention to detail is evident in this exceptional and unique brooch/pendant. The wings of the Fairy Bride are formed of carved sections of Lightning Ridge black opal from Australia, the reverse side is pierced to permit the transmission of light. Her bouquet is formed of small emerald and iolite beads suspending a small tassel of cultured freshwater pearls. Clothed in a diaphanous gown fabricated of 18K yellow gold, she rests atop a large South Seas keshi pearl, signed Conty, height 3 ¾ in.

$5,000 - 7,000

Provenance: Originally purchased from Bonhams May 27, 2010: www.bonhams.com/auctions/18252/lot/1316/

ANGELA CONTY

Angela's jewelry roots trace back more than 40 years to undergraduate and graduate work in Art at SUNY New Paltz. Exploring design and fabrication in the jewelry and lapidary arts her works have been nationally and internationally exhibited and collected. As an Italian-born American, Angela expresses influences of both cultures in her work. Her designs have been featured in several magazine and book publications, including Oppi Untracht's Jewelry, Concepts and Technologies, Renée Newman's Pearl Buying Guide, Fred Ward's Phenomenal Gems, and a JCK cover. Her most current accolades include a 2002 AGTA Cutting Edge 2nd place in the Objects of Art Division and the 2009 Grand Prize in the Headley Whitney Museum Bibelot Design Competition. Angela's floral fantasies often begin with a walk in the woods. A grandchild spotting a special twig and bringing it to grandma for inspection will start a flood of possible designs. Finding a fallen leaf during a morning of garden maintenance will contribute an interesting texture. A bit of seaweed washed ashore after a storm may provide an undulating line. All pieces begin and end with her interaction with the natural world.

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3 POPAL AND PEARL BANGLE BRACELETA rigid bangle designed in the antique style, set with fourteen circular cabochons of white crystal opal having green play-of-fire, mounted in 14K yellow gold, engraved with floral decoration, inner diameter 2 5/8in.

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4 PBLACK OPAL BANGLE BRACELETA hinged bangle bracelet, designed in the Victorian style or possibly a marriage of an older bar brooch mounted to the front of the bangle. Centering on an oval Lightning Ridge, Australian opal, and flanked by eighteen small cultured seed pearls and synthetic ruby and emerald accents, in a floral and foliate engraved mount. Inner diameter of bracelet: 2 1/4 in


5 POPAL AND DIAMOND HALF-HOOP BANGLE BRACELETCoober Pedy, Australia Designed in the Victorian style, set with nine circular cabochons of crystal opal, graduating in size, accented with 22 small brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 14K yellow gold. Inner diameter of bracelet: 2 1/4 in.


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6PGOLD AND OPAL LONG-CHAIN SUITE WITH MATCHING TURQUOISE NECKLACE/BRACELETSThe long chain, featuring 20 opal cabochons with green play-of-fire, length 70 in, with two gold clasps, capable of separating into two necklaces; the three-strand bracelet, comprising nine cabochons of opal, mounted in 14K yellow gold, length 7 in; a pair of matching earrings, with two oval cabochons, with post backs, height 1 in. Including a similarly designed turquoise necklace, set with 12 cabochons, weighing approximately 39.0 grams, length 22 in; separating into three bracelets, each with a length of 7 inches. (4)


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7PCRYSTAL OPAL EARRINGSCoober Pedy, Australia Each set with a large oval cabochon of white crystal opal, measuring 15.0 x 10.0mm, suspending three rows of 13 opals beads, measuring 3.0mm, mounted in 14K yellow gold. Height 1 1/4 in (2)


8PGOLD AND OPAL BEAD EARRINGSCoober Pedy, Australia Of circular design, each set with three tiers of fine quality 3.0mm crystal opal beads, mounted in 14K yellow gold, stamped 14K, with substantial gold backplates and post back. Height 1in (2)


9PCRYSTAL OPAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGSCoober Pedy, South Australia Comprising four pear-shaped crystal opals with green fire, accented with twenty-four small diamonds, weighing altogether approximately 1.0 carats, mounted in white and yellow gold, with post and Omega backs. Height 1 1/2 in (2)


10POPAL AND GOLD CUFFLINKSCirca 1970 A stylish pair of cufflinks decorated with spheres of gold mounted on a backplate of 14K yellow gold, each set with an oval cabochon Australian crystal opal having bright green and blue play-of-color. Height 1in (2)


11POPAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGSA pair of light-weight earrings, comfortable to wear, each set with two cabochon Australian crystal opals with excellent green flash, additionally enhanced with 8 small brilliant-cut diamonds and 8 single-cut diamonds. Total weight 8.1 grams. Height 1 3/4 in (2)


12POPAL HOOP EARRINGSCoober Pedy, Australia Each half-hoop comprised of six oval cabochons of white crystal opals, mounted in 14K white gold. Height 7/8 in (2)


13POPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANTOf starburst, cluster design, set with seventeen circular cabochon crystal opals from Coober Pedy, South Australia and suspending a pear-shaped crystal opal, accented with eight small single-cut diamonds, mounted in 14K yellow gold, stamped KGJ, 14K. Height 1 3/4 in


14PTRANSLUCENT “HONEY” OPAL BEADS WITH BLUE FLASHLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A single strand necklace composed of translucent honey opal beads having a blue overtone, graduating from 16.3 to 7.2mm and weighing approximately 260.0 carats, completed by a gold vermeil magnetic clasp, length 17 1/4in.


15PWHITE OPAL AND GOLD EARRINGSCoober Pedy, Australia Each set with an oval cabochon white opal mounted in 14K yellow gold with granulated and filigree decoration, suspending three cultured seed pearls. Height 1 1/2 in


16PTWO PAIRS OF OPAL EARSTUDSCoober Pedy, Australia The first pair, set with firey oval cabochon crystal opals, each accented with small diamonds, height 1/2 in, with post and Omega clips backs, stamped 18K and 750; together with a smaller pair of earstuds, each comprising five small circular opal cabochons, with brilliant-cut diamond centers, mounted in 14K yellow gold. (4)


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17PWHITE OPAL CARVING OF TWO EGYPTIAN FIGURES WITH TURQUOISE AND RUBYCoober Pedy, Australia Featuring a very large white opal with multi-color fire, carved as a cameo to depict an amorous Egyptian couple. The heavy and substantial gold mount with rope-twist border, prong-set with turquoise cabochons, faceted rubies, pink sapphires and emeralds, with brooch fitting and pendant bail, stamped 18K. Length 2 3/4 in


18PCARVED OPAL AND YELLOW GOLD PENDANTCoober Pedy, Australia Featuring a translucent crystal opal, carved in the form of a stylized rose, having green play-of-color set in an 14K yellow gold filigree mount. Height 1 5/8 in


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19PEXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE-SIDED BLACK OPAL WITH RED PINFIRELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A fine “nobby” opal (nodule opal) with vivid and “present” color unmasked by the haze which one often finds in seam opals. The flat face is evenly covered with a pinfire to floral pattern of crimson red to green with flashes of blue and purple. The reverse side is domed and exhibits areas of midnight black potch with radiating lines of green, blue and orange and red flashes. Of substantial size, this is an exceptional old mine stone for the serious collector. Weighing approximately 33.52 carats and measuring 37.0 x 22.0 x 7.0mm

$15,000 - 20,000

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20PFREE-FORM CONTRA LUZ OREGON OPALOpal Butte, Morrow County, Oregon Oregon opal is a form of opal found only in Opal Butte, Oregon. Transparent at first glance, this unique carved and polished example flashes the entire rainbow spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green and blue, particularly when illuminated from behind. Measures 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 1/2 in.

$800 - 1,200 To be sold without reserve

ProvenanceOriginally purchased from Bonhams: May 27, 2010, Sale 18252, lot 1277.

21POPALIZED FOSSIL SQUID (BELEMNITE)Coober Pedy, Australia An opalized fossil squid (belemnite) which is quite “gemmy” in appearance, with a white body color and full spectral play-of-color dominated by vivid reds. Weighing approximately 19.51 carats and measuring 52.0 x 7.0mm

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22PCARVED SEMI-BLACK OPAL SNUFF BOTTLELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Carved to the front with the image of an owl amidst foliage having excellent blue-green fire with flashes of red. Weighing 68.12 carats. Height 1 1/2 in


23PCARVED OPAL OWL ON A WOODEN STANDAustralia A diminutive carving of an owl with foliage, of translucent grey opal, having vivid green and electric blue flash to the face. Raised on a removable fitted wooden base. Weighing approximately 109.5 carats. Height with stand: 2 1/4 in


24PCARVED OPAL BIRD WITH ROSE ON WOODEN BASECirca 1970 A mid-sized cabinet piece, depicting a song bird, perched upon a cluster of roses, carved from a single piece of light opal which displays some flashes of red fire to the reverse. Weighing approximately 484.5 carats. Height overall with base: 3 1/2 in


25PTHREE OPAL CARVINGSDesigned in the form of Japanese netsukes, but most likely carved in Hong Kong during the 1970s. Depicting a sleeping Swan, weighing approximately 133.5 carats, height 48.0mm; a carved rat, weighing approximately 85.5 carats, length 40.0mm; and a mythological creature with ram’s horns, weighing approximately 67.0 carats, height 32.0mm. (3)


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26POPAL GUANYIN PENDANTCoober Pedy, South Australia Carved from a single piece of white crystal opal having good play-of-color in predominantly green, the standing figure is depicted with flowing robes, mounted in 9K yellow gold. Height 2 1/4 in


27PCARVED OPAL SNUFF BOTTLE ON WOODEN BASECoober Pedy, Australia Carved from white opal, depicting a bird resting upon a flower and foliage, having bright green and orange play-of-fire, on a removable wooden base. Weighing approximately 57.25 carats. Height 1 1/2 in (39.0mm)


28PCARVED OPAL SNUFF BOTTLE ON WOODEN BASEAustralia A diminutive snuff bottle, carved to the face and the reverse with floral and foliate motifs in bas relief. Raised on a removable fitted wooden base. Weighing approximately 156 carats. Height 1 3/4 in. Height with base: 2 1/2 in


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29PGLAZED CERAMIC VASE WITH BRONZE DECORATION WITH OPALS BY EMILE MULLERCirca 1885 France Oxblood and gilt-hued glazed stoneware, with gilt-bronze handles, depicting mistletoe, accented with Andamooka, South Australia crystal opal cabochons to both the front and reverse side. The underside signed: E. Muller, Ivry, numbered 244. It is our belief that this pot was hand signed by Muller which would mean it would predate his death in 1889. Height 8 1/4 in

$1,500 - 2,000

Émile Muller (French, 1823–1889) Known for his ceramic, architectural items and objects. In 1854 MÜLLER founded the “Great Tilery of Ivry” at Ivry Port (Seine). His first contribution was the making of ceramic ornaments for the building industry, then in 1884, he perfected an enameled clay meant for architectural decoration and reproduction of artistic works and served to assist other notable artists, such as Henry Toulouse Lautrec in their endeavors. His son, Louis Muller took over the firm under the name of “Emile MÜLLER Co.” in 1889. The firm took regular part in the Universal Exhibitions and was awarded a Grand Prix and three gold medals in Brussels in 1897.

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30PEXCEPTIONALLY FINE OPAL CARVING ON BLACK NEPHRITE BASEBy Robin Lynes Made in England An large cabinet-sized sculpture, carved from a single large white opal specimen, weighing 2975 carats, with firey multi-color play-of-fire, depicting Jesus and the mother Mary with angel wing, the reverse carved with four wingless putti and a grape cluster. Raised on a base of carved and polished black nephrite jade, with a free form 18K yellow gold armature, stamped 750, intended to support the carved opal sculpture.

$1,500 - 2,000

Offered in a custom-fitted wooden box with key, inscribed RL for Robin Lynes, the lid inset with an 18K yellow gold plaque stating: 2975 carats Coober Pedy Fire Opal embedded in 18K solid gold on black nephrite jade by Robin Lynes. The base of the box with screw mounted brass plate.

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31PPUBLISHED PIECE: HISTORIC CARVED BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Carved with a minutely detailed snake entwining the base of the stone: this elongated cabochon has predominantly brilliant broad flash reds, as well as green, blues and yellows. A unique and historic stone, it must surely have figured prominently and been exhibited in the Morgan Gem Collection—a notable portion of the Gem and Mineral collection of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It was pictured in the delicately rendered watercolor frontispiece of The Story of the Gems: A Popular Handbook, by Herbert P. Whitlock, Curator of Minerals and Gems, American Museum of Natural History, published 1940. Weighing approximately 29.23 carats and measuring 38.0 x 15.0 x 8.0 mm

$10,000 - 15,000

Provenance: Property de-accessioned by the American Museum of Natural History. Please note the watercolor image pictured here, is not included in the lot nor is a copy of the aforementioned book. Purchased at Bonhams, San Francisco, The Nature of Opals Auction, 10 Nov 2010, sale 19039, lot 111. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19039/lot/111/

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32PBLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT—”AQUA PROFONDA”Designed by Jenni Brammall and carved by Daniela L’Abbate Coocoran Opal Fields, Lightning Ridge, Australia Aptly named “Aqua Profonda” in Italian meaning “Deep Water” this pendant represents the finest, classic black opal available from the world’s premier locality for the mineral—-Lightning Ridge, Australia. The significantly-sized rough was found by opal miner, Peter Drackett. However, its beauty was brought out by local lapidary artist Daniela L’Abbate, who carved and contour polished it until it realized its present weight of approximately 99.0 carats. A suggestion of waves and swirling seas is evoked. The opal is defined by its true black body color and fantastic play-of-color in blue and green. Creating a statement as a contemporary one-of-a-kind art piece, a free-form mounting was fabricated by Lightning Ridge goldsmith, Gerd Schulz in 18K white gold. Suspended from a five-strand lapis lazuli bead necklace with two silver bead spacers and a 14K white gold clasp, the muted colors of the indigo-hued lapis contrast beautifully with the brightness of the opal, length 24 in.

$30,000 - 50,000

Offered in a wooden presentation box. Purchased from Bonhams, Natural History, New York, Jun 1, 2009, Sale 17502, lot 1498. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17502/lot/1498/ Accompanied by a poster for the fashion show in which the black opal necklace was featured. The necklace was made especially for the 35th annual Australian Masters of Fashion event held annually in Melbourne—Australia’s premier fashion design competition for evening and bridal wear. The pendant “Aqua Profonda” was made especially for this show.

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33PLARGE AND IMPRESSIVE OPAL-IN-MATRIX ROUGH SPECIMENAndamooka, South Australia A large specimen of matrix opal, having a darker grey body color with a ribbon pattern of vivid green, blue, electric purple and orange play-of-color in matrix. To be retained as a specimen or to be used as carving rough. Weighing approximately 9286.5 carats and measuring 8 1/2 x 5 x 4 in


34PNATURAL OPAL-IN-MATRIX SPECIMEN “SPLIT”Andamooka, South Australia Having a creamy white body color which is flecked with vivid green play-of-color, this was once a larger specimen which an enterprising miner cleaved into two in order to reveal the large extent of green opalization within the matrix. Weighing 1462.5 carats and 2029.5 carats and length 3 3/4in and 3 1/2 in (2)


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35PMATRIX OPAL CARVED RING / PENDANTAndamooka, Australia Of impressive size, whether worn as a ring or pendant. Carved of natural color matrix opal which has a cream body color and bright flashes of green opalization in the matrix, accented with two small green emeralds for eyes, the heavily textured yellow gold mount with substantial heft, stamped 18K, with textured surface, imitative of tree bark. With a retractable pendant bail. Total gross weight approximately 438.0 carats. Size 7 1/2.

$1,500 - 2,000

36PSTUNNING BOULDER OPAL AND EMERALD RINGKoroit, Queensland, Australia Designed by Jane Taylor With a flair for the unusual, the eye of the designer is apparent in this exceptional freeform Boulder opal ring, weighing approximately 33.0 carats. Notable for its vibrant green spider web veining in the brown ironstone matrix the unique stone is encircled by a single row of circular-cut emeralds, total weight of approximately 0.92 carats, possessing a brilliant green color echoing the hues of the opal’s veining, mounted in 18K yellow gold, size 6.

$1,500 - 2,500

Provenance: Purchased from Bonhams, November 10, 2010, The Nature of Opals Auction. Sale 19039, lot 50. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19039/lot/50/

37PEXTRAORDINARY BOULDER OPAL CABOCHONKoroit, Queensland, Australia This is an exceptional and very large, gem-quality pear-shaped cabochon of boulder opal exhibiting a web pattern of fine lines of electric green and blue opal in the ironstone matrix. The green and blue coloration as well as the near-metallic luster of the piece are evidence of its high iron content. Weighing approximately 188.0 carats and measuring 70.0 x 32.0 x 12.5mm

$3,000 - 5,000

Provenance: purchased from Bonhams November 10, 2010, The World of Opals Auction, Sale 19039, lot 48. https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19039/lot/48/

38PEGG-FORM BOULDER OPAL AND ENAMELED VINAIGRETTE PENDANTEntirely novel in its design, the present pendant consists of an egg-form carving in two halves formed of boulder opal from Queensland, Australia, of deep rich brown ironstone milky blue opalization. The hinged lid opens to reveal a hollowed out center which houses the foliate pierced cover for the vinaigrette, with blue enamel borders and cap beneath a white enamel pendant bail. Height 1 1/2 in


39POPAL AND GOLD EARRINGS BY LUNA FELIXSanta Fe, New Mexico Each with a granulation decorated high-karat gold circular top, with post back, suspending a line of bezel-set graduated oval opals suspending a pear-shaped opal drop. Height 1 7/8 in


40PBLACK OPAL AND GOLD RINGLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring a large black opal displaying multi-color play-of-fire and rolling flash, measuring 22.0 x 16.0mm mounted in 14K yellow gold, size 6 1/2 .


41PBLACK OPAL BEAD NECKLACELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A single strand of rondelle-form black opal beads, graduating from 16.0 to 8.0 and weighing approximately 320.0 carats, completed by a silver lobster-claw clasp, length 17 in.


42POPAL AND DIAMOND RINGAndamooka, Australia Featuring a fine semi-black opal with some translucency, having excellent multi-color play-of-fire, measuring 27.0 x 16.0 mm, in a surround of twenty-six brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 14K yellow and white gold, size 6 1/2.

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44PDISTINGUISHED BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Of sizeable proportions, this large oval cabochon, is “gemmy” and bright. A classic for Lightning Ridge, the black based stone displays a lively electric green play-of-color with flashes of turquoise and purple in a chaff pattern. Weighing approximately 36.5 carats and measuring 35.78 x 27.70 x 5.87mm

$25,000 - 30,000

45LARGE OPAL DOUBLETCoober Pedy, Australia Assembled in Idar-Oberstein, Germany An “old-style” cabochon, possibly dating to the 1960s, having an oval cabochon of Coober Pedy crystal opal with excellent blue-green fire, with a black onyx backing to show the color to its best advantage. Weighing approximately 25.20 carats and measuring 24.7 x 18.9 x 7.8mm

$1,000 - 1,500

46BLACK OPAL WITH RED FIRE AND PATTERNLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A fine oval cabochon opal with excellent multi-color play-of-fire and pattern which is known as “chaff” pattern amongst opal miners. Weighing approximately 6.04 carats and measuring 22.24 x 10.70 x 4.23mm mm

$3,000 - 4,000

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47PEXCEPTIONAL BLACK OPALLighting Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A classic black “nobby” (nodule opal) with a rich black base color and vibrant multi-color play-of-fire in rich green, blue and orange displayed in a broad flagstone pattern. Weighing approximately 6.63 carats and measuring 16.9 x 11.6 x 5.5mm

$18,000 - 22,000

48PCLASSIC BLACK OPAL WITH BLUE-GREEN FIRELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large, fine opal cabochon with semi-black to black base color having an extensive coverage of blue-green play-of-color in a pinfire pattern. Weighing approximately 19.32 carats and measuring 23.8 x 17.8 x 7.0mm

$7,000 - 9,000

49PBLACK OPAL WITH RED “STRAW” PATTERNLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia An attractive black opal with combination of broad flagstone pattern and “straw” pattern red play-of-color as well as full multi-color fire. Weighing approximately 6.06 carats and measuring 18.0 x 11.0 x 5.0mm

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50PCLASSIC BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A “nobby” (nodule) oval opal cabochon with a rich black base color and broad flash and floral pattern of full spectral hues of play-of-color. Weighing approximately 8.24 carats and measuring 17.1 x 10.5 x 7.2mm

$25,000 - 30,000

51PCRYSTAL OPAL WITH MULTI-COLOR FIRELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large oval cabochon crystal opal with slight potch to the underside having a rolling flash play-of-color dominated by bright reddish orange and a full array of hues. Weighing approximately 21.77 carats and measuring 26.5 x 16.3 x 7.5mm

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52PSTUNNING LARGE BLUE GREEN OPALLighting Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A very large oval cabochon, suitable for mounting as a brooch or pendant, equally beautiful whether set vertically or horizontally, having electric blue, green and orange play-of-color. This is a large opal worthy of serious consideration. Weighing approximately 78.72 carats and measuring 47.0 x 28.0 x 10.0mm

$40,000 - 50,000

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53PBLACK OPAL WITH “GRASS” PATTERNLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large and impressive “nobby” opal (nodule) with a black base color and a vivid broad rolling flash of color electric green mixed with blue and purple and a dash of orange, in a pattern known in the opal hobby as “straw” pattern, with a bar of orange at the side. Weighing approximately 26.01 carats and measuring 30.1 x 18.5 x 7.0mm

$45,000 - 55,000

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54PCRYSTAL OPAL RINGLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Centering on an oval cabochon opal measuring 17.0 x 14.0mm, in a substantial bombe mount 14K yellow gold, size 6 1/2.

$1,000 - 1,500

55PIMPRESSIVE AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL OPAL BEAD NECKLACECoober Pedy, South Australia Comprising 35 spherical crystal opal beads having a white body color and multi-color play-of-color in hues of blue, orange, green and yellow, graduating in size from 12.0 to 9.0mm and weighing approximately 310 carats, completed by a gold vermeil silver magnetic clasp set with a cubic zirconia, length 17 in

$3,000 - 5,000

56PCRYSTAL OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANTAustralia Set with a large pear-shaped cabochon white crystal opal, having green and orange play-of-fire, the elegant 14K yellow gold mount, accented with eight marquise-shaped diamonds and ten small brilliant-cut diamonds. Height 2 1/4 in


57PFIREY CRYSTAL OPAL AND GOLD RINGCoober Pedy, Australia The large oval cabochon of fine quality crystal opal, measuring 29.0 x 18.0 , having a play-of-color predominating in blueish green with brilliant flashes of orange and yellow, mounted in 14K yellow gold, size 6 1/4.

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58BLACK “NOBBY” OPAL WITH MULTI-COLOR FIREKelly’s Field, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia With its inky, midnight black base color, this fine nodule opal displays large, broad flagstone pattern of color in chartreuse green, orange, yellow, red and electric blue. This is a notable pattern opal suitable for the knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 20.88 carats and measuring 25.56 x 16.47 x 7.37mm

$60,000 - 80,000


59PWHITE OPAL, EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGCoober Pedy, Australia Centering on a very large cabochon white opal with predominantly vivid green and orange play-of-fire, measuring 28.0 x 20.0 mm, in a surround of 24 brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.2 carats, punctuated at intervals by 8 bright green circular-cut emeralds, mounted in a basket setting of 14K white gold, size 7.


60PPAIR OF CRYSTAL OPAL CABOCHONSCoober Pedy, Australia This elegant pair of opals are suitable for mounting as ear pendants. The body color is a creamy white with full spectral play-of-color dominated by orange. Weighing approximately 18.33 carats and measuring 48.0 x 8.0 x 4.0mm (2)

$1,200 - 1,500

61PDOUBLE-STRAND BLACK OPAL BEAD NECKLACELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A nested, double-strand opal bead necklace having a predominantly dark grey body color and vivid green and blue flash with hints of orange, graduating in size from 12.0 to 7.0mm and weighing approximately 450 carats, completed by a silver clasp, length 17 1/2 in.

$1,500 - 2,000

62PCARVED OPAL “MAN IN THE MOON” RINGLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring a black opal with blue-green fire, carved to depict the man-of-the moon, surrounded by seventeen brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.85 carats, in a 14K closed back mount with textured decoration, size 6.


63POPAL WITH MULTI-COLOR FIRE AND PLATINUM MOUNTLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large pear-shaped opal with medium grey body color, displaying extensive multi-color rolling flash and pinfire play-of-color dominated by extensive reds, mounted in platinum with European hallmarks. Pendant bail deficient. Height 1 3/4 in


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64BLACK “NOBBY” OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, AustraliaSmall and precious, this fine nodule opal has excellent vividness and presence of color. The body color is a true black and the face displays multi-color play-of-fire predominating in reds. An excellent ring-sized stone which is a classic for the region. Weighing approximately 2.18 carats and measuring 11.0 x 9.0 x 4.0 mm

$8,000 - 10,000

65FINE BLACK OPAL WITH UNUSUAL STAR PATTERNLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Pattern opals such as the present one are rare by any standards. They are occasionally called “Windmill” pattern opals by those in the opal hobby. The present stone is a fine oval cabochon displaying a six-rayed star. Weighing approximately 4.15 carats and measuring mm

$8,000 - 10,000


66PBLACK MATRIX OPALAndamooka, Australia A marquise-shaped cabochon of matrix opal having a dark body color and vivid green and blue play-of-color. Weighing approximately 18.24 carats and measuring 32.0 x 14.0 x 9.0mm


67PIMPRESSIVE OPAL-IN-MATRIX CARVING OF A PUMA MOUNTED AS A PENDANTAndamooka, Australia A large matrix opal carving depicting a puma, with a substantial amount of 14K yellow gold used in the back plate and to depict the foliage. The matrix opal has a natural and untreated color with bright flashes of orange, green and blue. Gross weight: 425 carats inclusive of mount. Length 4 1/2 in

$1,500 - 2,000

68PBOULDER OPAL AND FIRE AGATE BROOCHAn artistic brooch of novel form, centering on a free-form boulder opal having a ribbon pattern iridescence, accented with a lozenge-shaped Mexican fire agate, as well as a cabochon fire opal, six tsavorite garnets, and four rubellite tourmalines, mounted in 18K yellow gold, maker’s mark PO, stamped 18K. Length 1 3/4 in


69PPAIR OF BOULDER OPALSQueensland, Australia A pair of free-form boulder opals known in the mineral hobby as a “split” --originating from a single stone and sliced open to reveal the interior--in this case, showing a mirror-image of a vein of iridescent blue opal in the brown ironstone matrix. Total weight 46.99 carats and measuring 33.0 x 18.0 x 3.0mm


70PANDAMOOKA MATRIX OPAL AND DIAMOND RINGAndamooka, Australia Featuring a triangular cabochon of matrix opal having green opalization in a dark body color, vertically set into an artistic cast 14K yellow gold mount, with bark textured shank and abstract floral design, set with a small brilliant cut diamond, size 5.


71PBOULDER OPAL AND HIGH-KARAT GOLD EARRINGS BY LUNA FELIXDesigned by Luna Felix, Santa Fe, New Mexico Each earclip of triangular outline, set with boulder opals having excellent multi-color fire, the yellow gold mount, with granulated decoration, stamped 18K and 22K, signed Luna, with post and Omega backs. Height 3/4 in (2)


72PBOULDER OPAL EAR PENDANTSQueensland, Australia The tops formed of small circular cabochons of opal in a filigree setting, suspending a triangular boulder opal cabochon, having vivid green play-of-fire, post backs. Height 1 3/4 in


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73PBOULDER OPAL HORSE CAMEOQueensland, Australia Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany A large oval cameo carved to depict a horse’s head, the areas of opalization highlighting the nose and mane of the horse. Weighing approximately 92.15 carats and measuring 45.0 x 26.0 x 11.0mm


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74POPAL MOSAIC DOUBLET, ONYX AND DIAMOND PENDANT WITH BLACK OPAL AND ONYX BEADSThe necklace composed of black onyx beads of a uniform 10.0mm, alternating with smaller black opal beads, of 6.0mm from Lighting Ridge, Australia. The black onyx pendant, set with an opal mosaic doublet, topped with quartz, bezel-set in a 14K yellow gold, millegrained setting, accented with 8 small brilliant-cut diamonds. Height of pendant 2 3/4 in. Completed with a 14K yellow gold box clasp. Length 28in


75PBLACK OPAL DOUBLET BROOCHLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring a large black opal doublet, measuring 23.0 x 19.0 x 4.0mm, with vivid play of color ranging in blue and green with splashes of orange, mounted in a vintage Australian setting with millegrained decoration, stamped 18 ct, with bar brooch fitting and safety. Height 1 1/2 in


76POPAL CAMEO EARRINGSA large and impressive pair of earrings, each formed as an opal carving of a young female adorned with a hat, applied to an oval black onyx plaque (an opal doublet in effect), bezel-set within a gold frame, mounted in 14K yellow gold, with post backs. Height 2 1/2 in (2)


77PJELLY OPAL AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELETOf hinged bangle design, set to the front with five Mexican opals including an oval cabochon jelly opal, two orange jelly opals and two orange fire opals, the opals weighing approximately 25.62 carats in total, highlighted with thirty-six diamonds, with a total combined weight of 1.5 carats, mounted in 18K white gold. Inner diameter of bracelet: 2 1/4 in

$3,000 - 5,000

78PORANGE FIRE OPALJalisco, Mexico An attractive pear-shaped bright orange opal, suitable for mounting as a pendant, exhibiting excellent luster and clarity. Weighing approximately 6.99 carats and measuring 19.9 x 12.0 x 8.0mm


79“CHERRY” FIRE OPALMexico A rich red, circular-cut opal with good transparency. Weighing approximately 6.65 carats and measuring 13.8 x 9.23mm


80PFOUR CABOCHONS OF OPAL IN MATRIXMexico Four oval cabochons which display colorful jelly opal in rhyolite matrix with weights as follows: 21.99 cts, 21.58 cts, 6.15 cts and 4.47 cts. (4)


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81PJELLY OPAL DOUBLET CABOCHON RINGSet with an oval cabochon Mexican jelly opal, having a backing to accentuate the color, mounted in 14K yellow gold bombe-style setting with serpentine design, size 6.


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82PLARGE FIRE OPAL CABOCHON--”A MEMBER OF THE 100 CARATS CLUB”Brazil A particularly large example for this region, this well-polished, translucent deep orange cabochon of fire opal exhibits iridescent flashes of color within. Suitable for use either as a cabinet piece or for mounting as a brooch this is an impressive stone by any standard. Weighing approximately 228.5 carats and measuring 55.0 x 35.0 x 21.0mm


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83PPAIR OF FIRE OPAL, MOONSTONE AND HIGH-KARAT GOLD EARRINGSDesigned by Steven Battelle Each comprised of an oval cabochon Mexican fire opal of bright orange color, together weighing approximately 11.1 carats, above a square cabochon moonstone, mounted in hand-fabricated 22K yellow gold with granulation decoration.


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84“NOBBY” OPAL WITH BLUE GREENCorcoran Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia This is a classic opal from an old field, now no longer producing. The intense, midnight black body color has depth and richness while the vivid green play-of-color, mixed with electric blue dances across the face in a broad flash pattern. An excellent choice for the serious collector.Weighing approximately 7.91 carats and measuring 13.0 x 12.0 x 8.0 mm

$25,000 - 30,000

85FIREY “NOBBY” OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Giving the appearance of a much larger stone, this fine pear-shaped cabochon has a vivid red Chinese writing pattern within the deep black body color—or does one see a dragon? The pure black opal to the reverse side is another indication of the fact that this opal originated from a nodule. A fine stone for the collector. Weighing approximately 3.85 carats and measuring 13.1 x 9.0 x 5.0mm

$9,000 - 11,000

86Y PBRANCH CORAL AND BOULDER OPAL BROOCHFour cabochon boulder opals from Queensland, Australia create the illusion of butterflies alighting upon a branch, formed of bright red polished Mediterranean coral, the flowers a created with yellow and orange sapphires and the leaves are accented with small brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.0 carats, mounted in 18K yellow gold.

$2,000 - 3,000

Note: This lot is only available for domestic U.S. sale. 87PFINE BLACK OPAL RING WITH MULTI-GEM SURROUNDLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring an oval cabochon black opal, measuring 17.0 x 12.0 mm, with floral pattern blue, green and orange play-of-fire, bezel-set in a surround of calibre-cut cabochon rubies, sapphires and emeralds, in an 18K yellow gold mount, with hallmarks, signed W.T.Ltd., stamped 750. Size 6 1/2.

$4,000 - 6,000

88PBLACK OPAL INLAID EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDSLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Of x-form, set with an inlay of black opal having excellent blue-green fire, set with a total of ten small diamonds, with a total weight of 0.50 carats, approximately 0.50 carats, mounted in 18K yellow gold, stamped 750. Height 1in (2)

$1,200 - 1,500

89PBLACK OPAL BEAD NECKLACELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A single strand necklace consisting of twenty-three large spherical beads of black opal, graduating from 18.0 to 7.0mm, having excellent blue and electric purple and green play flash, alternating with 3.0mm black opal beads, weighing approximately 260.0 carats, completed with a silver and cubic zirconia mounted clasp with bayonet closure, length 15 1/2 in.

$1,500 - 2,000

90PCRYSTAL OPAL, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE PENDANTFeaturing a semi-black crystal opal oval cabochon, measuring 22.0 x 17.0mm, bezel-set in yellow gold, in a surround of calibre-cut blue sapphires, within a pierced and millegrain decorated platinum mount, surmounted with a ribbon, with brooch fitting and pendant bail, suspended from a delicate chain.

$1,200 - 1,500

91PBLACK OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANTLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A vintage pendant, featuring a large, pear-shaped black opal having extensive multi-color pinfire and rolling flash play-of-color dominated by reds, set with fifteen small brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.70 carats, mounted in platinum. Height 2 in


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93PFOUR BOOKS ON THE SUBJECT OF OPALSBook 1: Wake, P.Vin. Opal Men. Hardcover. Signed on the title page by P.Vin Wake. Published by A.H & A.W. Reed, Sydney, Australia, January 1, 1969, First Edition, 165pp, b & w photos, maroon cloth. Book 2: Leechman, Frank. The Opal Book: A complete Guide to the Famous Gemstone. Published by Ure Smith Pty., Ltd. Sydney, Australia. 196, 255 pp, blue cloth. Book 3: Waller, Ed. And There’s Opal Out There. Published by Lansdowne Press Pty, Ltd, Melbourne, Australia, 1969, first edition, 152 pp, black cloth. Book 4: Eyles, Wilfred Charles. The Book of Opals. Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan. 1964, 224 pp, green cloth. (4)

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94PCRYSTAL OPAL AND DIAMOND RINGA Victorian ring, featuring an oval cabochon crystal opal, measuring 12.0 x 7.0 mm, having excellent fire and multi-color play-of-fire predominating in reds, bezel-set in a silver-topped gold mount set with seventeen diamonds, stamped 18ct, size 6.


95PPAIR OF OPAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGSCoober Pedy, South Australia Designed in the antique style, comprising small marquise-shaped white opal cabochons suspending larger white opal cabochons with good multi-color fire, each accented with 22 small brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 14K white and yellow gold. Height 1 3/4 in

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96POPAL BEAD NECKLACELambina, Australia A vintage rope-length necklace, composed of crystal opal beads with a creamy white body color, having green and orange play-of-color, graduating from 10.0mm to 5.0mm, alternating with 3.0mm opal bead spacers, completed by a diamond-set clasp. Length 31in


97PHEART-SHAPED WHITE OPAL PENDANTCoober Pedy, Australia A white crystal opal cut as a heart-shaped cabochon, with extensive play-of-color and multi-color fire. Total weight inclusive of mount 22.2 carats. Height 3/4 in


98PMARQUISE-SHAPED OPAL BROOCHMintabie, Australia Featuring a large cabochon of white crystal opal which exhibits a banded pattern of play-of-color in sedimentary layers, measuring 65.0 x 27.0 x 10.0mm, mounted in yellow gold, stamped 15ct. Length 2 1/2 in

$1,000 - 1,500

99PGOLD AND OPAL BROOCHCirca 1915 Decorated with a head of a young female with flowing hair, set with an oval cabochon crystal opal and two small single-cut diamonds in yellow gold, stamped 14K. Height 1in


100PCRYSTAL OPAL AND PEARL EARRINGSDesigned in the antique style, comprising small circular cabochon crystal opals from Coober Pedy, Australia, accented with cultured seed pearls, mounted in 14K yellow gold, post backs. Height 1 1/4 in


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101PDIAMOND AND OPAL EARRINGSCoober Pedy, Australia A vintage pair of earrings, set with four circular cabochon white crystal opals, in a millegrain decorated white gold setting accented with rose-cut diamonds, with screw-post backs. Length 1 1/2 in

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103PWHITE OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCHAn Edwardian brooch with a later added Ethiopian opal cabochon to the center, having a cream body color, with confetti-type play of color predominating in orange and green, the mounting further accented with eight cabochon crystal opals, set with old European cut diamonds, mounted in platinum topped yellow gold. Length 1 3/4 in

$3,000 - 5,000

104POPAL BROOCHLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring an oval cabochon semi-black opal, measuring 32.0 x 20.0 x 5.0mm, displaying extensive multi-color fire, the Art Deco setting with both circular brilliant and single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. Length 1 5/8 in


105POPAL STICKPINLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Featuring a large, plump opal drop, having a light grey body color, displaying vivid red, green and blue multi-color play-of-fire, measuring 15.0 x 10.0 x 6.0mm, mounted in white gold, possibly European, hallmarks illegible. Length 3in


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106“LIQUID” BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large pear-shaped rich black opal, of the type which is dubbed as “liquid black” in the Australian opal trade having rolling flashes of green and blue. Weighing approximately 28.45 carats and measuring 26.34 x 22.42 x 7.50mm


107BLACK “NOBBY” OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia An oval cabochon opal having a deep black body color and rolling flash across the surface of green and blue. Weighing approximately 8.49 carats and measuring 15.16 x 14.01 x 6.32mm

$1,200 - 1,500

108BLACK PICTURE OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia This unusual opal has crystal opal sections as well as solid opal areas. The interminingly of the two is unique and presents a “picture” to the viewer which is subject to interpretation--is it a mountainscape with clouds or a distant horizon? Weighing approximately 19.15 carats and measuring 28.0 x 19.0 x 6.0mm

$700 - 900

109BLACK OPAL WITH MULTI-COLOR FIRELightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Vivid green sheen with splashes of orange, yellow and blue abound across the surface of this attractive opal cabochon seam opal. Weighing approximately 6.87 carats and measuring 24.0 x 13.0 x 3.0mm

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110VERY FINE HEART-SHAPED BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A fine black opal having excellent broad flash patterns of full spectral play-of-color dominated by reddish orange hues. Of suitable size for mounting as a pendant or ring, this is a Lightning Ridge classic sure to become a family heirloom. Weighing approximately 10.71 carats and measuring 20.5 x 16.5 x 5.0mm

$20,000 - 30,000

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111PAIR OF DROP-SHAPED OPALS--A “SPLIT”Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A “split” of a single black crystal opal specimen, this gorgeous pair of stones displays an electric purple and blue play-of-color, weighing 30.50 carats and measuring 36.0 x 16.5 x 7.0mm; and the second, 27.90 carats and measuring 36.0 x 16.0 x 7.0mm. Together weighing approximately 56.40 carats. (2)

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112FREE-FORM BLACK OPALMinitabie, Australia Of shield-shaped outline, this unusual and large free-form opal has vivid green flashes of color intermingled with grey and black. A companion opal to the next lot. Weighing approximately 29.83 carats and measuring 29.62 x 27.09 x 5.2mm

$1,000 - 1,500

113FREE-FORM BLACK OPALMintabie, Australia A companion opal to the previous lot, most likely cut from the same rough. A free-form drop shape, with grey to black body color and stripey flashes of vivid green and blue. Weighing approximately 23.77 carats and measuring 42.41 x 17.81 x 5.45mm

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114BLACK OPAL WITH FLORAL PATTERN RED PLAY OF COLORLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large and impressive “nodule” opal (a nobby), having an incredible pinfire play-of-color dominated by reds and orange with minor flashes of green and blue. This is an exceptional opal with a true black base color and a notable offering for the knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 41.40 carats and measuring 37.99 x 22.07 x 7.06mm

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115PFINE BLACK CRYSTAL OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A large crystal opal, fashioned as an oval cabochon, which displays a vivid green rolling straw pattern with flashes of electric blue and purple. Weighing approximately 26.25 carats and measuring 24.0 x 20.0 x 9.0 mm

$9,000 - 12,000

116HEART-SHAPED BLACK OPALLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A substantial, stunning black opal having excellent vivid green play-of-color, with flashes of orange, suitable for mounting as a pendant. Weighing approximately 43.8 carats and measuring 29.0 x 32.0 x 8.0mm

$4,000 - 6,000

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117IMPORTANT BLACK PICTURE OPAL AND DIAMOND PENDANT--”ALIVE”Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia Opal polished by Christine Roussel, Australia Mounted by John Ford Jewelers, Galveston, Texas Featuring a large free form black opal, a picture opal in which one can see a blue-green fish swimming in a sea of pinfire play-of color in predominantly black, orange, green and blue, weighing approximately 98.78 carats, set a in surround of circular brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 3.48 carats. Length of chain: 18in

$20,000 - 30,000

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118PMIDNIGHT BLACK OPAL WITH RED AND GREEN PATTERN--”CATHEDRAL WINDOW”Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia This stunning “nobby” opal cabochon (nodule opal) has a midnight black base color with a “cathedral window” patterned effect of broad patches of vivid green, vermilion red, orange and yellow. Such large opals with a rich saturation of color are now difficult to find in the marketplace. Weighing approximately 36.92 carats and measuring 32.0 x 20.0 x 8.0mm

$55,000 - 65,000

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119PCARVED WHITE OPAL OWL ON A BOULDER OPAL BASE BY MANFRED WILDIdar-Oberstein, Germany A mid-sized cabinet piece, carved from a single piece of gem quality white opal having excellent play-of-color, weighing approximately 521.5 carats, with gold talons and gold rimmed reverse painted agate eyes, raised on a two-piece base of Queensland, Australian boulder opal, displaying multi-color fire of opalization to the face, the polished back, signed with monogram M.Wild for Manfred Wild and EB for Emil Becker. Height 6 in

$1,200 - 1,500

120PEXCEPTIONAL WHITE OPAL CARVING OF AN OWL BY MANFRED WILDIdar-Oberstein, Germany Carved from a single, large specimen of white opal with iridescent blue and green play-of-fire in the matrix, weighing approximately 1211.0 carats, with 14K gold feet and gold rimmed carnelian agate eyes, raised on a base formed of a specimen of calcite with an association of pyrite on a rock crystal quartz plinth. Height 5 1/4 in

$1,500 - 2,000

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121FIVE CRYSTAL OPALSCoober Pedy, South Australia These fine opal cabochons have excellent fire within a creamy white body color. Weights are as follows: pear-shape, 5.12 carats; oval, 4.47 carats; oval, 3.37 carats; smaller pear-shape, 3.34 carats; oval, 2.57 carats. Total weight approximately 18.87 carats. (5)


122GROUP OF CRYSTAL OPALSLightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia A group of opal cabochons, fashioned as oval, pear-shaped, and triangular shapes, the largest weighing 3.73 carats. Weighing approximately 24.80 carats (lot)


123OPALIZED BELEMNITE (SQUID)Coober Pedy, Australia A fine gem-quality opalized belemnite with excellent play-of-fire to the face, still left unpolished to the reverse side, having a hole to one end. Weighing approximately 23.13 carats and measuring 50.0 x 10.0 x 9.0mm

$1,500 - 2,000

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124PSILVER AND BOULDER OPAL PAPERWEIGHTDesigned by Alan Thomson Queensland, Australia This paperweight makes for a unique conversation piece. Featuring a large boulder opal specimen having polished face, the unusual patterns of which appear to form a landscape. The specimen is trimmed in silver and decorated with a stylized lizard design reminiscent of Aboriginal designs. Measuring 5 x 3 x 2 1/2in


125PBOULDER OPAL CARVING OF A LIZARDQueensland, Australia Carved from a single specimen of rich brown ironstone to depict a lizard perched upon a rock, with blue opal veining visible. Measuring 6 x 5 x 3 1/2 in

$600 - 800

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126BOULDER OPAL PENDANT NECKLACEQuilpie, Queensland, Australia Thick seams of iridescent opal in blue, green, orange and pink are seen in these seven drilled free-form beads of boulder opal. They are suspended from an adjustable leather cord. Weighing approximately 320.0 carats. Height of largest bead: 40.0 mm


127VERY LARGE BOULDER OPAL CABOCHONKoroit, Australia This is an exceptional boulder opal of substantial size, displaying a chocolate brown ironstone of even color, with vivid green striations as well as blue and red. Of suitable size for mounting as a belt buckle or pendant. Weighing approximately 223.0 carats and measuring 60.0 x 50.0 x 9.0mm

$800 - 1,200

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128PMATRIX OPAL CARVING OF AN ELEPHANTAndamooka, Australia Carved from a single specimen of silicated opal-in-matrix having a dark body color and iridescent green and red play-of-color, the charming figure is realistically textured and displays white opal tusks Total weight approximately 900.8 carats and measuring 4 x 2 ½ x 3 in


129FREE-FORM BOULDER OPAL--YOWAH “NUTS” IN MATRIXKoroit, Queensland, Australia A large, pendant-size boulder opal cabochon having excellent play-of-color with iridescent greens, blue, orange, violet rimmed by darker brown ironstone, rimmed by darker brown within the matrix. Weighing approximately 95.0 carats and measuring 50.87 x 32.78 x 7.58 mm

$800 - 1,200

130PPICTURE BOULDER OPAL BELT BUCKLE--”COYOTE HOWLING AT THE MOON”Koroit, Queensland, Australia A large cabochon boulder opal of trapezoidal outline, bezel-set in sterling silver, suitable for carrying a belt of approximately 1 1/4 inches in width. The opal has multi-color inclusions which appear to depict a seated coyote howling at the moon surrounded by a background of iridescent “stars”. Picture opals are a very collectible aspect of the opal hobby. Length 2 5/8 in.

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UNITED STATES

131RARE PETRIFIED SILICATED WOOD LIMB WITH CROSS BRANCH--”THE STARFIRE STAFF”Bonanza Opal Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada A very unique and rare specimen--a limb cast of a long branch, with silicated wood showing a rich brown and a thick layer of opalization--in some areas an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch thick-- with vivid orange, yellow, green, red and rare blue colors. Limbs of this size and in this state of preservation are exceptionally rare. Measuring 17 x 3 x 2 1/2 in

$18,000 - 25,000

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132PRECIOUS OPALIZED WOOD SPECIMEN - “THE MOSSBACK OPAL”Bonanza Opal Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada Virgin Valley opals are predominantly limb casts embedded in clay beds. Most limbs come from an ancient tree species called Cryptomeria—a relative of the sequoia which is today only found native to Japan. Some opalized limbs from this locality have also been identified as coming from fir, pine, oak, chestnut, maple, and elm. Virgin Valley opals are usually found in pockets with a number of specimens typically clustered nearby—a reinforcement of the theory that most of the limbs were floating in an ancient lake and crowded together in small coves and back eddies. On occasion opalized bones of vertebrate animals have also been found, as well as opalized branches, bark, roots, pine-cones, and seeds.

They are found in layers of clay formed when volcanic ash filled an ancient lake millions of years ago. The lake had twigs and limbs and rotting wood collected in its coves. The surrounding forests were also choked with the ash—eventually the buried wood decayed and left cavities as a souvenir of their presence. Heat and pressure formed a silica gel that percolated through the ash and filled the cavities, gradually hardening into opal. Vivid, electric blues and greens particularly around the knot area of this fine specimen of opalized wood. The present specimen, which still retains surfaces of natural bark, with vivid green opalization, is the largest and finest specimen of opalized wood offered at public auction, thus far. Weighing approximately 29 lbs and measuring 18 x 8 x 7 in

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133RARE NEVADA OPALIZED CONK WOOD--”BUTTERFLY WINGS”Bonanza Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada"Conk Wood" opal is considered to be the most collectible of all Virgin Valley opal: in this present example one can clearly see the replacement of the cellular structure of the original limb in a pattern which is known as “cathedral window” due to the colorful opal seen within the cells. The present offering, consisting of two consecutive slices from a limb, is a museum quality example worthy of the attention of any serious collector and, in our opinion, the finest pair to be offered at public auction. Polished on both sides, they could equally be mounted as a unique pair of ear pendants. Weighing approximately 38 and 48 carats and measuring 60 x 30 x 3 mm each

$15,000 - 25,000

134NEVADA BLACK OPAL SPECIMEN WITH RARE RIBBON PATTERN--”THE BLACK BEAUTY”Bonanza Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada A small cabinet specimen, an opalized replacement of a tree limb as evidenced by the existence of some bark still visible on two sides; the center displays a root beer base colored jelly opal, with no cellular structure of the original tree still apparent. The jelly opal having a fantastic ribbon pattern of electric green, vivid blue and orange and red. Weighing approximately 65.0 carats and measuring 1 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in

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135PTWO FLUORESCENT HYALITE OPALS--”BUBBLE OPAL”Utah This rare fluorescent opal originates from an old mining claim in Utah which is now exhausted. The cabochons display a fabulous adularescent light play and nearly water clear transparency. Although hyalite can be found in some other locations only this Utah deposit produced gem quality adularescent material found in veins/seams thick enough to cut gemstones. The small deposits in Utah are depleted of gem cutting quality. Known in the mineral hobby as “satin flash” opal it is very difficult to find it cut into gemstones. One of the most fascinating qualities of the hyalite opals is its fluorescent green glow in shortwave ultraviolet light. All minerals can reflect a degree of light, but some have the physical qualities that allow them to temporarily absorb a small amount of light and releases it in a different wavelength. Hyalite opal is formed by hot spring geyser deposits and does not have color play like other opal, instead the light rolls off the internal bubble structure and flashes back at the onlooker. The present offering comprises an oval cabochon, weighing approximately 2.95 carats; together with an tear drop shaped cabochon, weighing approximately 12.22 carats and measuring 28.88 x 15.12 x 4.5mm. (2)

$300 - 500

136PNEVADA BLACK OPALRoyal Peacock Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada Completely gem throughout, this pretty oval cabochon has a rich black body color and multi-color rolling flash predominating in rich red hues. Weighing approximately 0.92 carats and measuring 8.75 x 7.28 x 2.23 mm.

$300 - 500

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137PVIRGIN VALLEY OPALIZED ROOT WOOD PLAQUERoyal Peacock Mine, Virgin Valley, Humboldt County, Nevada In a remote high desert region, at an elevation of 6,000 feet, lies Virgin Valley, an area which since 1900, has become as famous a locality for opal as Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. For collectors, the region is renowned for its clear jelly or crystal opal and also for its opalized wood. The location was once a large lake surrounded by forests of sequoia, spruce, hemlock and chestnut. A series of volcanic eruptions buried the region in layers of ash. Over the millennia, silica-rich water from the area’s hot springs infiltrated the ash and hydrated silica molecules replaced the buried wood forming precious opal under certain conditions. Fashioned as a double-sided rectangular plaque this rare material is opalized replacement of a coniferous wood. Distinguished by swirling patterns of blue, green and transparent jelly opal with an iridescent red and orange flash throughout. This is a fine and rare example of a specimen from Virgin Valley designed as a flat plaque-shaped cabochon showing excellent wood grain. Weighing approximately 39.5 carats and measuring 50.77 x 30.36 x 3.56 mm.


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138PLARGE NEVADA OPALIZED WOOD SPECIMENVirgin Valley, Nevada A classic specimen of jelly opal, with bark texture on three sides, the fourth side with a cleaved face which reveals a spectacular array of spectral colors. Weighing 860.0 carats (172.2 grams) and measuring 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 in

$700 - 900

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139PLARGE NEVADA OPALIZED WOOD SPECIMENVirgin Valley, Nevada A classic specimen of jelly opal, with bark texture on three sides, the fourth side with a cleaved face which reveals a spectacular array of spectral colors. Weighing 322.5 carats (64.5 grams) and measuring 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 in

$400 - 600

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140OPAL IN MATRIX CARVING OF A SEA TURTLEOpal Butte, Oregon Carved from a single specimen of opal in red matrix, this scene depicts a pair of turtles atop a seascape of branch coral with jelly fish. Raised on a base of polished and shaped black onyx. Measuring 9 ½ x 9 x 5 1/2in

$1,000 - 1,500

141POREGON OPAL-IN-MATRIX EGG-FORM CARVINGOpal Butte, Oregon An egg-form carving of opal in matrix displaying a luminescent, milky white and orange opalization in the brown matrix. Such large, intact specimens are rare to find. Height 4in


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142OPAL IN MATRIX CARVING OF A BEAR CATCHING A FISHOpal Butte, Oregon Natural deposits of cream to orange opal with hints of green are are utilized in this design to depict salmon swimming in a stream. The bear clutches a salmon in his paw as he stands upon a rock outcrop. The opal which originates from this region is a result of volcanic activity and mixture of mineralized waters mixed with volcanic ash. Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 6 in

$800 - 1,200

143MIXED GROUP OF YELLOW-ORANGE FIRE OPALSBrazil A mixed parcel comprising various shapes of yellow-orange fire opals, with individual stones sizes ranging from 0.4 to 3.9 carats. Total weight approximately 52.40 carats (lot)


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144“CHERRY RED” FIRE OPALMagdalena, Mexico Faceted by Eckhardt Petsch Idar-Oberstein, Germany Such large, fabulous fire opals are now impossible to find in the marketplace. A true cherry-red hue, exceptional luster and clarity make this a rare stone for the collector. Weighing approximately 22.31 carats and measuring 26.5 x 16.0 x 9.0mm

$6,000 - 8,000

145FINE PAIR OF JELLY OPAL EAR PENDANTSJalisco, Mexico Each pear-shaped drop mounted in white gold, suspended from a shepherd’s hook earwire. It is rare to see such large opals from Mexico as a matched pair. Weighing approximately 16.96 carats and 14.93 carats (2)

$3,000 - 5,000

146LARGE FACETED JELLY OPALMagdelena, Jalisco, Mexico This fine cushion-shaped jelly is highly transparent with full spectral play of color which appears to hover within the crystal. Weighing approximately 20.55 carats and measuring 23.0 x 16.2 x 11.9mm

$1,000 - 1,500

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147FINE JELLY OPAL IN RHYOLITE MATRIXJalisco, Mexico Originating from the volcanic regions of Mexico, this is an excellent example of its type with a large area of multi-color jelly opal still embedded in the original rhyolite matrix. Weighing approximately 36.03 carats and measuring 24.0 x 10.0mm

$200 - 300

148GROUP OF FIRE OPALSJalisco, Mexico Comprising circular and oval cabochons of bright cherry red, tangerine orange, yellow fire opal with individual weights up to 3.36 carats. Total weight 32.0 carats (lot)


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149MEXICAN JELLY OPAL AND NATURAL GOLD NUGGET PENDANT ON NUGGET CHAINCentering on an oval cabochon Mexican jelly opal, measuring 14.0 x 10.0 x 3.0mm, set in a substantial gold surround accented with small natural gold nuggets fused to a yellow gold backplate. The pendant removable from the gold nugget chain, completed by a 14K yellow gold filigree clasp, length 21 in. Total aggregate weight: 54.7 grams (1.76 ozt).

$4,500 - 6,500

150“RIBBON PATTERN” BLACK BOULDER OPAL FISH BROOCHQueensland, Australia Designed as a stylized fish, set with a bright boulder opal, measuring 20.0 x 17.0mm, which exhibits a fine ribbon pattern dominated by vivid green, blue and orange flashes, mounted in 18K yellow gold, with a small faceted emerald as the bezel-set eye. Length 1 1/2 in

$5,000 - 7,000

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151PBLACK OBSIDIAN AND INLAID OPAL CARVING OF A TURTLEMexico A relatively large scale, hand-made black onyx sculpture of a stylized turtle, the carpace inlaid with a multi-color mosaic of Mexican fire opal, with inset opal eyes. Measuring 13 x 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in


152PBLACK OBSIDIAN SCULPTURE OF A TURTLE WITH INLAID OPALMexico The stylized figure of the turtle carved from black obsidian, the carpace inlaid with a mosaic of chocolate fire opal, with inset cabochon opal eyes. Measures 10 x 6 x 4 3/4 in


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SOUTH AMERICA

153PRARE SUITE OF NEON BLUISH-GREEN OPALSAndes Mountains, Peru Comprising thirteen vivid neon bluish-green opal drops which display exceptional translucency, the largest pear-shaped drop, weighing approximately 8.5 carats and measuring 20.0 x 12.0 x 6.0mm. Total weight approximately 79.75 carats (13)

$12,000 - 15,000

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154PPINK ANDEAN OPAL BIRD ON CALCITE BASEIdar-Oberstein, Germany A small cabinet-sized carving depicting a finch rendered from pink and grey opal from the Andes Mountains, with inset grey jasper beak, silver feet, black onyx cabochon eyes, raised on a removable base of calcite on matrix. Measuring 4 x 4 x 2 in


155FOUR DENDRITIC OPAL CABOCHONSSouth America An unusual collection of four dendritic (or “moss” opals) including a blue opal, Peru, weighing approximately 42.77 carats; an orange opal, Chile, weighing approximately 76.81 carats; an oval green opal, Brazil, weighing 61.72 carats; and a translucent pale green opal, Brazil, 48.71 carats. (4)


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156RARE SUITE OF NINETEEN FACETED BLUE OPALSAndes Mountains, Peru Suitable for mounting as a necklace, pendant and ring: including a large pear-shaped blue opal, measuring 32 x 22.6 mm; a hexagonal shaped opal, 24 x 27.7 mm; an emerald-cut opal, 21.6 x 15.5 mm; a pair of octagons, 16.2 x 16.2mm each; four emerald-cuts, 19 x 13.4 mm; two additional emerald-cuts, 17.7 x 12.1 mm; two emerald-cuts, 16 x 11.4 mm; and six emerald-cuts, 14 x 9.7 mm. Total weight approximately 256.7 carats. (19 pcs)

$2,500 - 3,500

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157PINK OPAL BEAD NECKLACEAndes Mountains, Peru Designed as a continuous single strand necklace without clasp, consisting of flower-form beads of bright pink opal, each checkerboard faceted to provide scintillation. Length 26 in


158PPINK OPAL INTARSIA BOXAndes Mountains, Peru Made in Florence, Italy A small cabinet-sized box formed of slabs of rich pink opal from the Andes Mountains, having black and white veining. With brass piano hinge opening to reveal a black onyx lined interior. Measuring 2 3/4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in


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159BLUE OPAL BEAD NECKLACEAndes Mountains, Peru Comprising 53 opal beads, each of hexagonal outline, with sea foam blue color, having excellent polish and translucency, graduating from 19 x 17.5 mm to 9.9 x 8.1 mm, weighing approximately 910 carats, completed with a silver clasp. Length 25 inches.

$2,000 - 3,000

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160LARGE CHOCOLATE OPAL--”THE NUBIAN QUEEN”Ethiopia A spectacular double-sided opal with vivid red play-of-fire in a brown body color, with flashes of electric green, yellow and orange. The reverse side has broader flash pattern and a “lizard-skin” pattern as well. Weighing approximately 52.04 carats and measuring 30.0 x 23.5 x 14.0mm

$4,000 - 6,000

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161PSUITE OF MULTI-COLOR CAT’S EYE OPALSTanzania Mined in the late 1990s and originating from a deposit which is no longer working, this unique suite of 27 oval cabochons of opal each exhibits a cat’s eye effect. The color suggest an autumnal palette and range in hue from orange, gold, yellow, chocolate brown, taupe, mocha, grey and tan. The largest, weighing approximately 4.03 carats and measuring 10.0 x 7.0mm. Weighing approximately 68.60 carats. (27)

$8,000 - 10,000

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Gold and Gold-in-Quartz

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162CALIFORNIA LEAF GOLD SPECIMENHarvard Mine, Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California A rare, yet classic specimen of California leaf gold, with a lustrous face and exhibiting some trigonal crystal habits to the edges. Weighing approximately 3.69 grams (0.12 ozt) and measuring 4.0 x 2.1 x 0.2cm

$2,500 - 3,500

163PCALIFORNIA CRYSTALLIZED GOLD16 to 1 Mine, Alleghany Mining District, Sierra County, California An arborescent specimen of “tree form” which is a thumbnail classic. Weighing approximately 3.0 grams (0.96 ozt) and measuring 19.83 x 21.53 x 5.47 mm.

$400 - 600

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164CALIFORNIA “SLICKENSIDE” GOLD-IN-QUARTZ SPECIMENCalifornia A robust specimen of white and black quartz, with great heft and having extensive veining throughout, having a face of black quartz with more-or-less evenly covered with gold. The specimen is capable of standing on its own due to a flat face to one end. Weighing approximately 461.4 grams (14.83 ozt) and measuring 3 x 2 3/4 x 2in

$3,000 - 5,000

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165NEVADA CRYSTALLIZED GOLD SPECIMENRound Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada A “feathery” and exquisite gold specimen of slightly arborescent form, with some herringbone pattern and crystallization to the edges. Weighing approximately 4.20 grams (0.13 ozt) and measuring 5.0 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm

$2,000 - 3,000

166NEVADA CRYSTALLIZED GOLD SPECIMENRound Mountain Mine, Nye County, Nevada A fine and exemplary specimen of crystallized gold having large platelet-like formations, particularly to the edges, and a bright and lustrous “leaf” gold surfaces to the reverse side. Weighing approximately 5.88 grams (0.189 ozt) and measuring 4.7 x 2.5 x 1.0cm

$2,500 - 3,500

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167COLLECTION OF TWENTY-FIVE ALASKAN GOLD NUGGETSA high-graded collection of twenty-five river-tumbled gold nuggets suitable for mounting as a bragger’s necklace or two bracelets, the largest weighing up to 2.6 grams and measuring 14.0 x 9.0 x 3.0mm. Total weight approximately 2.05 ozt (63.85 grams) (25)

$6,000 - 9,000

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168ALASKAN GOLD MINER’S “BRAGGER’S NECKLACEComprising thirty-seven river tumbled gold nuggets, connected by hand-made jump rings. Weighing approximately 1.96 ozt (61.18 grams). Length 30 in

$5,000 - 7,000

169PGOLD-IN-QUARTZ RINGEn suite, with the previous lot, set with a large California gold-in-quartz cabochon, measuring approximately 20 x 30mm, mounted in 14K yellow gold, set with dozens of small natural gold nuggets to each shoulder, size 14.

$1,000 - 1,500

170MEXICAN GOLD NUGGETLa Cienega, Near las Trincheras, South of Caborca, Mexico A fine robust nugget, with great heft for the size, having a fully covered face and white quartz showing to the reverse side. Weighing approximately 29.1 grams and measuring 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.0cm

$1,800 - 2,200

171PDIAMOND CRYSTAL AND GOLD IN CONGLOMERATE300 million years old Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil Millions of years ago there was a diamondiferous kimberlitic pipe somewhere in Brazil. As the pipe eroded, the diamonds washed into the streams and rivers which later dried up and the material “cemented” together to form a conglomerate of sand, pebbles, stones, gold and diamonds which eventually hardened into rock. The present conglomerate has at least one extruded, large diamond crystal visible and a gold crystal to the reverse side. It is very unusual to find a specimen which has both of these occurrences simultaneously. Measuring 4 x 3 x 2 1/2 in.

$1,000 - 1,500

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172PGOLD NUGGET--”THE LIPS”Western Australia Forming the outline of a pair of lips, this natural nugget has a bright patina and numerous naturally pierced holes. Weighing approximately 45.1 grams (1.45 ozt) and measuring 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 2/8 in.

$3,500 - 5,500

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173PTWENTY GOLD NUGGETSAustralia A suite of twenty high-graded gold nuggets selected for their aesthetics, with individual weights as follows: 14.9 grams; 13.2 grams; 13.1 grams; 12.9 grams; 12.8 grams; 12.2 grams; 12.1 grams; 11.8 grams; 11.1 grams; 11.0 grams; 10.7 grams; 10.3 grams; 10.1 grams; 9.0 grams; 9.0 grams; 8.9 grams; 8.8 grams; 8.6 grams; 8.4 grams; 8.0 grams. Total weight approximately 6.97 ozt (216.8 grams) (20)

$20,000 - 30,000

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174PHEART-SHAPED GOLD NUGGETAustralia A large nugget with a distinct heart-shaped form and warm patina, having a richly convoluted surface with various crevices and evidence of quartz crystals once embedded and now dissolved away. Weighing approximately 15.75 ozt (489.9 grams) and measuring 3 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in

$45,000 - 50,000

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175PTWELVE GOLD NUGGETSAustralia A collection of twelve gold nuggets, of varying shapes and sizes, with the following individual weights: 41.6 grams, 36.2 grams, 30.9 grams, 26.0 grams; 23.6 grams, 28.1 grams, 19.3 grams, 23.2 grams, 27.4 grams, 20.3 grams, 19.3 grams, 18.2 grams. Total weight approximately 10.09 ozt (313.9 grams). (12)

$25,000 - 30,000

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176PVERY LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE GOLD “REEF” NUGGETKalgoorlie, Western Australia A large, elongated specimen of gold with traces of limonite in the crevices. The specimen is notable for displaying a distinct “ridge line” along the top and sloping sides which are distinctive and unusual. Weighing approximately 18.36 ozt. (571.7 grams) and measuring 7 x 2 1/2 x 1 in

$50,000 - 60,000

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177PLARGE AND IMPRESSIVE GOLD NUGGETCentral Victoria, Australia Water-worn and rounded at the edges, this ancient character-filled gold nugget has rugged crevices on both faces which would have once housed embedded quartz. Having a large, face-up spread. Weighing approximately 25.86 ozt (805 grams) and measuring 5 x 2 1/4 x 1 in

$70,000 - 80,000

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178PGOLD NUGGET WITH LIMONITELaverton, Western Australia A rugged gold nugget with minor traces of chocolate colored limonite inclusions in the crevices and water-worn edges. Weighing approximately 11.43 ozt (355.6 grams) and measuring 3 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in

$35,000 - 40,000

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179PSCULPTURAL GOLD SPECIMENKalgoorlie, Western Australia A naturally “flattened” gold specimen with great visual character shaped by tectonic forces, with a thickness of approximately 2mm in many areas, having a warm patina and hints of Australian Outback dirt in the crevices. Weighing approximately 1.04 ozt (32.3 grams) and measuring 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in

$3,000 - 4,000

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Phenomenal GemsLots 180 - 215

180VERY FINE CHRYSOBERYL VAR. ALEXANDRITEA fine oval-cut alexandrite with a color change from brownish-green in daylight to orangy-red in incandescent light. Chrysoberyl Alexandrites are considered to be rare in the marketplace in stones of this size. Weighing approximately 13.07 carats and measuring 16.01 x 12.21 x 7.67mm

$50,000 - 60,000

Accompanied by a GRS Certificate certificate numbered GRS 2015-083018 stating that the oval-cut stone shows no indications of treatments.

181PAIR OF TRAPICHE EMERALDSCoscuez, La Pena Blancas Muzo Mining District, Columbia Trapiche emeralds are in a class by themselves. They are valued based on a number of factors: saturation and even color, clarity, size and the most important being the definition, completeness and centering of the “rays.” The present pair are cross-section slices cut from the same crystal. The color is vivid and bright and the stones have a slightly silky cat’s eye effect. Each measuring 9.0 x 4.0mm. Total weight 6.37 carats. (2)

$4,000 - 6,000

182FINE TRAPICHE EMERALD CABOCHONCoscuez, La Pena Blancas Muzo Mining District, Columbia Trapiche emeralds are in a class by themselves and are perhaps the rarest and most memorable of “pattern” gems—certainly the most unusual amongst the big three of emerald, ruby and sapphire. Trapiche is the Spanish word for a “spoked wheel” used to grind sugar cane, which bears a striking resemblance to the pattern in these emeralds. They are typically cut en cabochon to display the beautiful spoke-like star which emanates from a hexagonal center with the areas in between filled with lively green emerald. These rays, which appear like asterisms, are not caused by light reflections from tiny parallel inclusions (as are stars), but from white albite feldspar impurities that happen to form in the same pattern. Gemological examination shows that the trapiche is a single crystal and not a twinned specimen as was originally thought. Trapiche emeralds are valued based on a number of factors: saturation and even color, clarity, size and the most important being the definition, completeness and centering of the “rays.” The present well-fashioned cabochon is an extraordinary opportunity for the collector due to its large size, rich saturation of color, sharpness of the spokes and clarity of emerald material visible between. Weighing approximately 10.80 carats and measuring 16.2 x 14.5 x 5.0mm

$7,000 - 9,000

183PTRAPICHE EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANTCoscuez, La Peña Blancas Muzo Mining District, Columbia Of large size for the species, this pretty pear-shaped cabochon of trapiche emerald cut formed along the longitudinal axis of a natural emerald crystal: the trapiche effect appears toward the bottom of the belly of the stone. Mounted in 18K yellow gold with nine single-cut and round brilliants, weighing approximately 0.25 carats total, the vivid green of the emerald is easily visible, height 1 1/8in. Weighing approximately 20.35 carats and measuring 22.15 x 14.72 x 8.99mm

$1,000 - 1,500

184CAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYL NECKLACESri Lanka A five-strand necklace composed of bright chartreuse green beads with a cat's eye effect, graduating from 5.9mm to 2.1mm and weighing approximately 246.85 carats, completed with a cord closure, length adjustable.


185PLABRADORITE AND HIGH-KARAT YELLOW GOLD CUFFLINKS BY LUNA FELIXSanta Fe, New Mexico Of elegant proportions, these pretty cufflinks are set with marquise-shaped cabochons of labradorite, with gold connectors and circular cabochons decorated with high karat gold granulated decoration, set in high-karat gold,unsigned. Height 7/8in


186VERY FINE CHRYSOBERYL VAR. ALEXANDRITEOrissa, India A fine oval-cut alexandrite from a classic old mine, having an excellent color change from rich green to deep red. Of sizable proportions for the species, yet perfectly wearable as a ring. Weighing approximately 3.03 carats and measuring 10.5 x 7.5 x 5.0mm

$14,000 - 18,000

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187COLOR-CHANGE GARNETTanzania This fine pear-shaped stone has an excellent color change from violet to reddish. Weighing approximately 3.28 carats and measuring 11/0 x 7.0 x 5.5mm

$2,500 - 3,500

188CAT’S EYE BI-COLOR TOURMALINEBrazil An oval cabochon having an excellent near 50/50% demarcation zones between the bright reddish pink side and the bottle green side. The cat’s eye effect is very strong and central. Weighing approximately 11.37 carats and measuring 13.12 x 12.55 x 8.21mm

$1,500 - 2,000

189CAT’S EYE DANBURITETanzania This unusual stone is an attractive straw yellow pear-shaped cabochon having a strong, central cat’s eye effect. Weighing approximately 12.67 carats and measuring 25.7 x 11.0 x 7.1mm

$1,200 - 1,500

190PCAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYLBrazil An oval cabochon of rich honey color, having a sharp cat’s eye effect which is strong and central. Weighing 4.69 carats and measuring 10.4 x 8.2 x 6.2 mm


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191PCAT’S EYE HOT PINK TOURMALINEDemocratic Republic of Congo A near-circular cabochon of highly transparent tourmaline, having an excellent saturation of color which would be termed “hot pink”. The cat’s eye effect is both strong and central. This is an unusually large stone for the species of tourmaline which displays chatoyancy. Weighing approximately 34.87 carats and measuring 20.0 x 18.0 x 12.0mm

$2,000 - 3,000

192CAT’S EYE TANZANITEArusha, Tanzania A large, deep cabochon which displays not only very fine, rich violet hue but also a well-formed cat’s eye effect at the apex of the dome. Weighing approximately 26.32 carats and measuring 14.20 x 14.42 x 13.35 mm

$15,000 - 20,000

193CAT’S EYE KUNZITEBrazil An oval cabochon of pastel pink color, having a well-defined chatoyancy effect. It is rare to see a cat’s eye effect in Spodumene. Weighing approximately 39.71 carats and measuring 22.0 x 17.0 x 12.0mm

$600 - 800

194STAR GARNETMysore, India An impressive oval cabochon of deep brownish red, having a six-rayed asterism effect. Weighing approximately 75.43 carats and measuring 24.0 x 20.0 x 12.0mm


195PAMMOLITE CABOCHON--”CANADA’S OPAL-LIKE GEMSTONE”Found along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, in a locality famous for its brilliantly colored fossil ammonites, the present cabochon is the stunning iridescent gemstone derived from the ammonite. Formerly confused with opals, ammolite is actually composed of aragonite and not silica. Known as the Canadian national gem ammolite, it is one of only three biogenic gemstones known to exist (the other two being amber and natural pearls.) The present free-form, leaf-shaped cabochon is a stabilized natural ammolite gemstone of exceptional quality (classified in the jewelry trade as AA). Ammolite is hand cut using the same techniques as opal cutting. This stone has a very unusual color pattern showing almost all colors of the spectrum. Fewer than 100 gemstones such as this are produced annually. Weighing 41.61 carats and measuring 46 x 36mm


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196RARE CAT’S EYE PERIDOTBurma A large oval cabochon yellowish-green peridot having an excellent degree of transparency with a high dome and polished underside. The apex of the dome features a rare optical phenomenon of a cat’s eye effect. Weighing approximately 61.65 carats and measuring 22.17 x 17.45 x 16.11mm

$10,000 - 15,000

Accompanied by a GRS (Gem Research Swisslab) report numbered GRS2019-061353 dated June 14, 2019 stating that the oval cabochon of 61.64 carats is a natural cat’s eye periodt and that it shows no indication of thermal treatment.

197CAT’S EYE RUTILATED QUARTZ--”A MEMBER OF THE 100 CARATS CLUB”Brazil Of suitable size for mounting as a pendant or to be retained as a collector’s piece to be admired, this large cabochon of rutilated quartz has a clear body color which offsets the golden rutiles, yet possesses a strong central cat’s eye effect. A stunning stone for the knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 123.20 carats and measuring 29.38 x 19.59mm

$1,500 - 2,000

198PCAT’S EYE GREEN TOURMALINE EAR PENDANTS BY LUNA FELIXComprising six cat’s eye bluish green tourmaline cabochons, mounted in 22K yellow gold, with post backs, signed Luna, height 1 1/2 in.


199PCAT’S EYE RUTILATED QUARTZBrazil An oval cabochon of quartz containing inclusions of golden rutile needle-like inclusions, which produces a strong central cat’s eye effect. Weighing approximately 14.57 carats and measuring 17.7 x 12.5 x 9.0mm


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200PCAT’S EYE SILIMANITEAn oval cabochon of deep, rich brown, this silimanite has a distinct, central cat’s eye effect which is sharp. Weighing approximately 12.53 carats and measuring 14.6 x 11.6 x 8.2mm


201PCAT’S EYE BLUE TOURMALINEBrazil This attractive oval cabochon displays a rich teal blue color and a strong, central chatoyancy effect. Weighing approximately 9.17 carats and measuring 13.0 x 10.0 x 8.0mm


202EXCEPTIONAL FIRE AGATE--”A MEMBER OF THE 100 CARATS CLUB”Aqua Calientes, Sonora, Mexico The world’s only known fire agate deposits fall within two general areas-the Sonoran Desert region, stretching from southwest United States to northern Mexico, an area starting 100 miles north of Mexico City and lying between two north-south mountain ranges, the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental. These areas were subjected to extensive volcanic activity mostly during the Tertiary Period, 24 to 36 million years ago, relatively recent by geologic standards. With colors often more vibrant than opal and less directional, fire agate is also more durable for daily wear. Not a well known gem, fire agate, a variety of chalcedony, is thought to form by volcanic activity when hot water saturated with colloidal silica and iron oxide invades cavities in the host rock below the earth’s surface. During the cooling process chalcedony with iron oxide begins to grow on any available surface with many shapes and colors being formed by the mineral impurities. Known as schiller, the alternating silica and iron oxide layers, diffract and allow light to pass and form interference of colors known as “fire”. The iron oxide is what gives this gem its characteristic brown body color. Polishing fire agate is done in such a way as to follow the natural contours of the stone until only the fire is visible.

The present example is “world-class” by anyone’s definition. Easily 10 times the size of most fire agates commercially available, it could easily be mounted as a stunning brooch, pendant or belt buckle. Contour polished to follow the botryoidal growth, the expert polishing reveals a rich range of orange, red, russet, yellow and green hues with an astonishing iridescence. This is a truly unique offering for the serious mineral or gem collector. Weighing approximately 160.28 carats and measuring 54.0 x 41.0 x 12.83 mm

$2,000 - 3,000

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203PFELDSPAR VAR. SUNSTONE WITH HEMATITE INCLUSIONSTanzania Sunstone has become increasingly popular since the discovery of beautiful orange, red, green, and multicolored gems in Oregon in the early 1990s. In the past few years more red and orange material has been found in China in sizes up to as large as 30 carats. Along with these new solid colors, feldspars have been admired for their optical phenomena displaying such unique characteristics as “labradorescence” in labradorite or “adularescence” in moonstone. This extremely large, oval cabochon displaying a reflective iridescence or “aventurescence” is from a new find in Tanzania. The aventurescence comes from bright orange hematite platelets that are inclusions within the gem. Truly a stone for the rare gem collector or designer looking for a one-of-a-kind center stone. The present stone is a large, pear-shaped cabochon with a near-colorless body color displaying a plethora of red and rainbow iridescent “spangles” as inclusions. Weighing approximately 20.88 carats and measuring 28.0 x 13.0 x 8.5mmmm

$2,000 - 3,000

204PSTAR GREY MOONSTONEIndia An oval cabochon with a high dome the present moonstone has a grey body color and a four-rayed star. Weighing approximately 18.44 carats and measuring 15.8 x 13.1 x 11.9mm


205CAT’S EYE PEACH MOONSTONEIndia A fine circular cabochon moonstone having a homogenous peach body color and a white adularescence, with a chatoyancy effect at the apex of the dome. Weighing approximately 31.17 carats and measuring 17.19 x 13.15mm


206SUITE OF MOONSTONESBurma An attractive. well-matched graduated set of eleven moonstone cabochons all displaying a billowy white adularescence. The largest weighing approximately 2.5 carats, with a total aggregate weight of approximatley 28.5 carats. (11)

$800 - 1,200

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207BLUE MOONSTONETanzania This fine oval cabochon displays a blue adularescence and a high degree of clarity. Its elegant elongated shape would ideally lend itself to being mounted as a ring or pendant. Weighing approximately 19.25 carats and measuring 28.82 x 11.20 x 8.59mm

$1,800 - 2,500

208PBLUE MOONSTONEBurma An oval cabochon moonstone which could either be mounted with the flatter “buff” top facing up or with the dome of the cabochon facing up. The blue adularescence can be noted from either direction. Weighing approximately 13.10 carats and measuring 21.01 x 11.25 x 8.26mm


209EXCEPTIONAL BLUE MOONSTONE BEAD NECKLACEIdar-Oberstein, Germany A single strand necklace composed of graduated rondelle-form beads of moonstone, graduating from 16.0 to 10.5mm in diameter with a total weight of 582 carats, completed by an 18K white gold ball clasp. Length 16 1/2 in

$10,000 - 15,000

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210RAINBOW OBSIDIAN CARVING DEPICTING A BUTTERFLYJalisco, Mexico Contour polished in such a way that successive layers or bands of color inherent in the obsidian have been revealed. The imaginative carver has used these hues to make a colorful depiction of a butterfly. A handsome table top sculpture or cabinet piece sure to grace any home. Measuring 11 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/2 in

$1,000 - 1,500

211PTWO RAINBOW OBSIDIAN SPHERESMexico Two beautifully polished obsidian spheres with iridescent concentric rainbows. Diameters approximately 5in (2)


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212PLABRADORITE CARVING OF AN OWLIdar-Oberstein, Germany A diminutive cabinet specimen with precision German carving visible, the body of the owl rendered from carved labradorite, with a tiger’s eye beak, reverse painted eyes done in the traditional German manner, raised on a removable, unpolished petrified wood base. Height 3 1/4 in


213PLABRADORITE CARVING OF AN OWLCarved in Idar-oberstein, Germany A large cabinet-sized specimen of fine labradorite from Madagascar, naturalistically rendered to depict feathers, the breast exhibiting exceptionally fine vivid blue and green labradorescence. Height 5 in


214FINNISH SPECTROLITE PLAQUE (LABRADORITE)Finland A double-sided large, flat plaque of fine spectrolite having a superb display of labradorescence with full spectral array of hues. The size and shape of the specimen would allow it to be mounted as a stunning pendant. Spectrolite is the the rare Finnish form of labradorite, which is available from only one small deposit. Specimens of this size and color are nearly impossible to locate in the market. Weighing approximately 278.5 carats and measuring 78.53 x 44.42 x 7.3mm

$400 - 600

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215LABRADORITE CARVING DEPICTING TWO WHALESCarved from a single specimen of labradorite sourced from Madagascar, this well executed carving depicts two breaching whales. The bodies of the whales are finished with a high polish while the waves are finished with a matte texture. Raised on a mineral base, on a shaped oval slab of black onyx. Measuring 12 x 8 x 5 in

$1,500 - 2,000

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15. You accept and agree that Bonhams will hold and process your personal information and may share and use it as required by law and as described in, and in line with Bonhams’ Privacy Policy, available at website at www.bonhams.com/legals/. If you desire access, update, or restriction to the use of your personal information, please email [email protected].

SALES AND USE TAX

New York sales tax is charged on the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any other applicable charges on any property collected or delivered in New York State, regardless of the state or country in which the buyer resides or does business. Buyers who make direct arrangements for collection by a shipper who is considered a “private” or “contract” carrier by the New York Department of Taxation and Finance will be charged New York sales tax, regardless of the destination of the property. Property collected for delivery to a destination outside of New York by a shipper who is considered a “common carrier” by the New York Department of Taxation and Finance (e.g. United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service, and FedEx) is not subject to New York sales tax, but if it is delivered into any state in which Bonhams is registered or otherwise conducts business sufficient to establish a nexus, Bonhams may be required by law to collect and remit the appropriate sales tax in effect in such state. Property collected for delivery outside of the United States by a freight-forwarder who is registered with the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) is not subject to New York sales tax.

MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES

(a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their authorized and empowered representatives shall meet by telephone and/or in person to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mutually acceptable mediator shall be selected and the parties will equally share such mediator’s fees. The mediator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling mediations. Any communications made during the mediation process shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration, mediation or judicial proceeding. All proceedings and any resolutions thereof shall be confidential, and the terms governing arbitration set forth in paragraph (c) below shall govern.

(b) If mediation does not resolve all disputes between the parties, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of the written notice of dispute referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator. Such arbitrator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling arbitrations. Such arbitrator shall make all appropriate disclosures required by law. The arbitrator shall be drawn from a panel of a national arbitration service agreed to by the parties, and shall be selected as follows: (i) If the national arbitration service has specific rules or procedures, those rules or procedures shall be followed; (ii) If the national arbitration service does not have rules or procedures for the selection of an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be an individual jointly agreed to by the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a national arbitration service, the arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association, and the arbitrator shall be selected in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or provided by the published rules of the national arbitration service:

(i) the arbitration shall occur within 60 days following the selection of the arbitrator;

(ii) the arbitration shall be conducted in the designated location, as follows: (A) in any case in which the subject auction by Bonhams took place or was scheduled to take place in the State of New York or Connecticut or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the arbitration shall take place in New York City, New York; (B) in all other cases, the arbitration shall take place in the city of San Francisco, California; and

(iii) discovery and the procedure for the arbitration shall be as follows:

(A) All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential;

(B) The parties shall submit written briefs to the arbitrator no later than 15 days before the arbitration commences;

(C) Discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (I) Requests for no more than 10 categories of documents, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefor; (II) No more than two (2) depositions per party, provided however, the deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day; (III) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accordance with California law;

(D) Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days;

(E) The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except as required by applicable arbitration rules, each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator.

LIMITED RIGHT OF RESCISSION

If within one (1) year from the date of sale, the original buyer (a) gives written notice to us alleging that the identification of Authorship (as defined below) of such lot as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of the catalog description of such lot (as amended by any saleroom notices or verbal announcements during the sale) is not substantially correct based on a fair reading of the catalog (including the terms of any glossary contained therein), and (b) within 10 days after such notice returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale, and (c) establishes the allegation in the notice to our satisfaction (including by providing one or more written opinions by recognized experts in the field, as we may reasonably require), then the sale of such lot will be rescinded and, unless we have already paid to the consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale, the original purchase price will be refunded.

If, prior to receiving such notice from the original buyer alleging such defect, we have paid the consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale, we shall pay the original buyer the amount of our commissions, any other sale proceeds to which we are entitled and applicable taxes received from the buyer on the sale and make demand on the consignor to pay the balance of the original purchase price to the original buyer. Should the consignor fail to pay such amount promptly, we may disclose the identity of the consignor and assign to the original buyer our rights against the consignor with respect to the lot the sale of which is sought to be rescinded. Upon such disclosure and assignment, any liability of Bonhams as consignor’s agent with respect to said lot shall automatically terminate.

The foregoing limited right of rescission is available to the original buyer only and may not be assigned to or relied upon

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CONSIGNING YOUR PROPERTY

After you receive an estimate, you may consign your property to us for sale in the next appropriate auction. Our staff assists you throughout the process, arranging transportation of your items to our galleries (at the consignor’s expense), providing a detailed inventory of your consignment, and reporting the prices realized for each lot. We provide secure storage for your property in our warehouses and all items are insured throughout the auction process. You will receive payment for your property approximately 35 days after completion of sale.

Sales commissions vary with the potential auction value of the property and the particular auction in which the property is offered. Please call us for commission rates.

PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES

Bonhams’ specialists conduct insurance and fair market value appraisals for private collectors, corporations, museums, fiduciaries and government entities on a daily basis. Insurance appraisals, used for insurance purposes, reflect the cost of replacing property in today’s retail market. Fair market value appraisals are used for estate, tax and family division purposes and reflect prices paid by a willing buyer to a willing seller.

When we conduct a private appraisal, our specialists will prepare a thorough inventory listing of all your appraised property by category. Valuations, complete descriptions and locations of items are included in the documentation.

Appraisal fees vary according to the nature of the collection, the amount of work involved, the travel distance, and whether the property is subsequently consigned for auction.

Our appraisers are available to help you anywhere and at any time. Please call our Client Services Department to schedule an appraisal.

ESTATE SERVICES

Since 1865, Bonhams has been serving the needs of fiduciaries – lawyers, trust officers, accountants and executors – in the disposition of large and small estates. Our services are specially designed to aid in the efficient appraisal and disposition of fine art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles. We offer a full range of estate services, ranging from flexible financial terms to tailored accounting for heirs and their agents to world-class marketing and sales support.

For more information or to obtain a detailed Trust and Estates package, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us or contact our Client Services Department.

SELLING AT AUCTION

Bonhams can help you every step of the way when you are ready to sell art, antiques and collectible items at auction. Our regional offices and representatives throughout the US are available to service all of your needs. Should you have any further questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us for more information or call our Client Services Department at +1 (323) 850 7500.

AUCTION ESTIMATES

The first step in the auction process is to determine the auction value of your property. Bonhams’ world-renowned specialists will evaluate your special items at no charge and in complete confidence. You can obtain an auction estimate in many ways:

• Attend one of our Auction Evaluation Events held regularly at our galleries and in other major metropolitan areas. The updated schedule for Bonhams Auction Evaluation Events is available at www.bonhams.com/us.

• Call our Client Services Department to schedule a private appointment at one of our galleries. If you have a large collection, our specialists can travel, by appointment, to evaluate your property on site.

• Send clear photographs to us of each individual item, including item dimensions and other pertinent information with each picture. Photos should be sent to Bonhams’ address in envelopes marked as “photo auction estimate”. Alternatively, you can submit your request using our online form at www.bonhams.com/us. Digital images may be attached to the form. Please limit your images to no more than five (5) per item.

Seller’s guide

Conditions of sale - continuedby any subsequent transferee of the property sold. The buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the buyer’s benefit. Nothing in this section shall be construed as an admission by us of any representation of fact, express or implied, obligation or responsibility with respect to any lot. THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST BONHAMS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER IS THE LIMITED RIGHT OF RESCISSION DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.

“Authorship” means only the identity of the creator, the period, culture and source or origin of the lot, as the case may be, as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of the print catalog entry. The right of rescission does not extend to: (a) works of art executed before 1870 (unless these works are determined to be counterfeits created since 1870), as this is a matter of current scholarly opinion which can change; (b) titles, descriptions, or other identification of offered lots, which information normally appears in lower case type below the BOLD TYPE heading identifying the Authorship; (c) Authorship of any lot where it was specifically mentioned that there exists a conflict of specialist or scholarly opinion regarding the Authorship of the lot at the time of sale; (d) Authorship of any lot which as of the date of sale was in accordance with the then generally-accepted opinion of scholars and specialists regarding the same; or (e) the identification of periods or dates of creation in catalog descriptions which may be proven inaccurate by means of scientific processes that are not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalog in which the property is offered or that were unreasonably expensive or impractical to use at the time of such publication.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER BONHAMS NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION

OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE BUYER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE BUYER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BONHAMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF BONHAMS AND ITS CONSIGNOR TO A PURCHASER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID FOR A DISPUTED ITEM OF PROPERTY.

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Buyer’s guideBIDDING & BUYING AT AUCTIONWhether you are an experienced bidder or an enthusiastic novice, auctions provide a stimulating atmosphere unlike any other. Bonhams previews and sales are free and open to the public. As you will find in these directions, bidding and buying at auction is easy and exciting. Should you have any further questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com or call our Client Services Department at +1 (323) 850 7500.Catalogs Before each auction we publish illustrated catalogs. Our catalogs provide descriptions and estimated values for each “lot.” A lot may refer to a single item or to a group of items auctioned together. The catalogs also include the dates and the times for the previews and auctions. We offer our catalogs by subscription or by single copy. For information on subscribing to our catalogs, you may refer to the subscription form in this catalog, call our Client Services Department, or visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us.Previews Auction previews are your chance to inspect each lot prior to the auction. We encourage you to look closely and examine each object on which you may want to bid so that you will know as much as possible about it. Except as expressly set forth in the Conditions of Sale, items are sold “as is” and with all faults; illustrations in our catalogs, website and other materials are provided for identification only. At the previews, our staff is always available to answer your questions and guide you through the auction process. Condition reports may be available upon request.Estimates Bonhams catalogs include estimates for each lot, exclusive of buyer’s premium and tax. The estimates are provided as an approximate guide to current market value and should not be interpreted as a representation or prediction of actual selling prices. They are determined well in advance of a sale and are subject to revision. Please contact us should you have any questions about value estimates.Reserves All lots in a catalog are subject to a reserve unless otherwise indicated. The reserve is the minimum price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimated value.

Auction House’s Interest in Property Offered at Auction On occasion, Bonhams may offer property in which it has an ownership interest in whole or in part or otherwise has an economic interest. Such property, if any, is identified in the catalog with a ▲ symbol next to the lot number(s).

Bonhams may also offer property for a consignor that has been guaranteed a minimum price for its property byBonhams or jointly by Bonhams and a third party. Bonhams and any third parties providing a guarantee may benefit financially if the guaranteed property is sold successfully and may incur a financial loss if its sale is not successful. Such property, if any, is identified in the catalog with a ○ symbol next to the lot number(s).

Bidding at Auction At Bonhams, you can bid in many ways: in person, via absentee bid, over the phone, or via Bonhams’ online bidding facility. Absentee bids can be submitted in person, online, via fax or via email. A valid Bonhams client account is required to participate in bidding activity. You can obtain registration information online, at the reception desk or by calling our Client Services Department.By bidding at auction, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, online or other means, the buyer or bidder agrees to be bound by the Conditions of Sale. Lots are auctioned in consecutive numerical order as they appear in the catalog. Bidding normally begins below the low estimate. The auctioneer will accept bids from interested parties present in the saleroom, from telephone bidders, and from absentee bidders who have left written bids in advance of the sale. The auctioneer may also execute bids on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of the reserve, but never above it. We assume no responsibility for failure to execute bids for any reason whatsoever.

In Person (Not applicable to this sale) If you are planning to bid at auction for the first time, you will need to register at the reception desk in order to receive a numbered bid card. To place a bid, hold up your card so that the auctioneer can clearly see it. Decide on the maximum auction price that you wish to pay, exclusive of buyer’s premium and tax, and continue bidding until your bid prevails or you reach your limit. If you are the successful bidder on a lot, the auctioneer will acknowledge your paddle number and bid amount.Absentee Bids As a service to those wishing to place bids, we may at our discretion accept bids without charge in advance of auction online or in writing on bidding forms available from us. “Buy” bids will not be accepted; all bids must state the highest bid price the bidder is willing to pay. Our auction staff will try to bid just as you would, with the goal of obtaining the item at the lowest bid price possible. In the event identical bids are submitted, the earliest bid submitted will take precedence. Absentee bids shall be executed in competition with other absentee bids, any applicable reserve, and bids from other auction participants. A friend or agent may place bids on your behalf, provided that we have received your written authorization prior to the sale. Absentee bid forms are available in our catalogs, online at www.bonhams.com/us, at offsite auction locations and at our Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York galleries.By Telephone We can arrange for you to bid by telephone. To arrange for a telephone bid, please contact our Client Services Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the sale.Online We offer live online bidding for most auctions and accept absentee bids online for all our auctions. Please visit www.bonhams.com/us for details.Bid Increments Bonhams generally uses the following increment multiples as bidding progresses:$50-200 .........................................by $10s $200-500 .......................................by $20/50/80s $500-1,000 ....................................by $50s $1,000-2,000 .................................by $100s $2,000-5,000 .................................by $200/500/800s $5,000-10,000… ............................by $500s $10,000-20,000 .............................by $1,000s $20,000-50,000 .............................by $2,000/5,000/8,000s $50,000-100,000 ...........................by $5,000s $100,000-200,000 .........................by $10,000s above $200,000 .............................at auctioneer’s discretionThe auctioneer may split or reject any bid at any time at his or her discretion as outlined in the Conditions of Sale. Currency Converter Solely for the convenience of bidders, a currency converter may be provided at Bonhams’ auctions. The rates quoted for conversion of other currencies to U.S. Dollars are indications only and should not be relied upon by a bidder, and neither Bonhams nor its agents shall be responsible for any errors or omissions in the operation or accuracy of the currency converter.Buyer’s Premium A buyer’s premium is added to the winning bid price of each individual lot purchased, at the rates set forth in the Conditions of Sale. The winning bid price plus the premium constitute the purchase price for the lot. Applicable sales taxes are computed based on this figure and the total becomes your final purchase price.Unless specifically illustrated and noted, fine art frames are not included in the estimate or purchase price. Bonhams accepts no liability for damage or loss to frames during storage or shipment.All sales are final and subject to the Conditions of Sale found in our catalogs, on our website and are available at the reception desk.

Payment Payment may be made to Bonhams by cash, checks drawn on a U.S. bank, money order, wire transfer, or by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit or charge card or debit card. All items must be paid for within 5 business days of the sale. Please note that payment by personal or business check may result in property not being released until purchase funds clear our bank. For payments sent by mail, please remit to Bonhams Client Services Department, 7601 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 94103.Sales Tax Residents of states listed in Paragraph 1 of the Conditions of Sale must pay applicable sales tax. Other state or local taxes (or compensation use taxes) may apply. Sales tax will be automatically added to the invoice unless a valid resale number has been furnished or the property is shipped via common carrier to destinations outside the states listed in the Conditions of Sale. If you wish to use your resale license please contact Client Services for our form.Shipping & Removal Bonhams can accommodate shipping for certain items. Please contact our Client Services Department for more information or to obtain a quote. Carriers are not permitted to deliver to PO boxes.International buyers are responsible for all import/export customs duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual purchase price will accompany all international purchases.

Collection of PurchasesAt the time of publishing this catalog, we cannot accommodate in person collections. Please arrange for the packing and transport of your purchases prior to collection at our office. If you are sending a third party shipper, please request a release form from us and return it to; [email protected] prior to your scheduled pickup. To schedule collection of purchases, please contact our Client Services Department on +1 (323) 850 7500. For your convenience, pre-allocated 30 minute collection time slots are available Monday through Friday between 9am – 4:30pm. Payment in full of purchased lot prior to arrival will ensure the quick release of your property.Auction Results Auction results are usually available on the next business day following the sale or online at www.bonhams.com/us.

General Notice: This sale will be conducted in accordance with Bonhams Conditions of Sale, and your bidding and buying at the sale will be governed by such terms and conditions. Please read the Conditions of Sale in conjunction with the Buyer’s Guide relating to this sale and other published notices and terms relating to bidding.Payment by personal or business check may result in your property not being released until purchase funds clear our bank. Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.

Notice to Absentee Bidders: In the table below, please provide details of the lots on which you wish to place bids at least 24 hours prior to the sale. Bids will be rounded down to the nearest increment. Please refer to the Buyer’s Guide in the catalog for further information relating to instructions to Bonhams to execute absentee bids on your behalf. Bonhams will endeavor to execute bids on your behalf but will not be liable for any errors or non-executed bids.

Notice to First Time Bidders: New clients are requested to provide photographic proof of ID - passport, driving license, ID card, together with proof of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statement etc. Corporate clients should also provide a copy of their articles of association / company registration documents, together with a letter authorizing the individual to bid on the company’s behalf. Failure to provide this may result in your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you may also be asked to provide a bankers reference.

Notice to online bidders; If you have forgotten your username and password for www.bonhams.com, please contact Client Services.

If successfulI will collect the purchases myselfPlease contact me with a shipping quote (if applicable)I will arrange a third party to collect my purchase(s)

Please email or fax the completed Registration Form and requested information to:Bonhams Client Services Department 7601 W. Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, California 90046Tel +1 (323) 850 7500 Fax +1 (323) 850 [email protected]

Auction Registration Form (Attendee / Absentee / Online / Telephone Bidding)Please circle your bidding method above.

Paddle number (for office use only)

Type of bid(A-Absentee, T-Telephone) Lot no.

Brief description(In the event of any discrepancy, lot number and not lot description will govern.) If you are bidding online there is no need to complete this section.

MAX bid in US$ (excluding premium and applicable tax)Emergency bid for telephone bidders only*

* Emergency Bid: A maximum bid (exclusive of Buyer’s Premium and tax) to be executed by Bonhams only if we are unable to contact you by telephone or should the connection be lost during bidding.

You instruct us to execute each absentee bid up to the corresponding bid amount indicated above.

BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR CONDITIONS OF SALE AND SHALL BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THEM, AND YOU AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER’S PREMIUM, ANY APPLICABLE TAXES, AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE BUYER’S GUIDE OR CONDITIONS OF SALE. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Your signature: Date:

Shipping Address (if different than above):

Address: _____________________________________

City: _________________________________________

Country: _____________________________________

Post/ZIP code: _________________________________

Please note that all telephone calls are recorded.

SHIPPING

Sale title: Sale date:

Sale no. Sale venue:

Customer Number Title

First Name Last Name

Company name (to be invoiced if applicable)

Address

City County / State

Post / Zip code Country

Telephone mobile Telephone daytime

Telephone evening Fax

Telephone bidders: indicate primary and secondary contact numbers by writing 1 or 2 next to the telephone number.E-mail (in capitals) By providing your email address above, you authorize Bonhams to send you marketing materials and news concerning Bonhams and partner organizations. Bonhams does not sell or trade email addresses.

I am registering to bid as a private client I am registering to bid as a trade client

Resale: please enter your resale license number here We may contact you for additional information.

General Bid Increments:$10 - 200 .....................by 10s$200 - 500 ...................by 20 / 50 / 80s$500 - 1,000 ................by 50s$1,000 - 2,000 .............by 100s$2,000 - 5,000 .............by 200 / 500 / 800s$5,000 - 10,000 ...........by 500s

$10,000 - 20,000 .........by 1,000s$20,000 - 50,000 .........by 2,000 / 5,000 / 8,000s$50,000 - 100,000 .......by 5,000s$100,000 - 200,000 .....by 10,000sabove $200,000 ...........at the auctioneer’s discretionThe auctioneer has discretion to split any bid at any time.

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