Lapidary Works of Art and Ivories

Orchid and hummingbird

Orchid and hummingbird

Germany, Idar-Oberstein

Circa 1985

Dreher, Gerd

Rock crystal, agate, lapis lazuli, jade, gold, diamonds, sapphires; carving, polishing

24.5 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm

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The composition features white orchid carved from a single piece of raw agate with leaves and stem of Russian jade and a hummingbird from Afghan lapis lazuli and agate, with cabochon sapphire eyes, drinking nectar from the orchid center that is decorated with marquise-cut diamonds in gold setting. Double round base is from rock crystal.




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Инв.5447/ДПИ