Celestine on Celestine

Sakoany deposit, Katsepy, Mitsinjo, Boeny, Madagascar
Ex. Gabriel Risse, Paul Stahl
Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm
Start Time: 05/25/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/01/2023 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Current Bid: $2,750
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Item Description

At 9 cm tall, the central dominant crystal here is mesmerizing, perfectly balanced in the middle of a well trimmed piece. The crystal is exceptional quality, with a deep color, lively brightness, and sharp termination the likes of which are 1 in 5000 specimens from this otherwise productive locality. Yes, celestine from Madagascar is common on market - but not like this. The video should say it all! Like the other Risse specimen from Madagascar here, this was carefully selected and in the Paul Stahl collection previously. It is about as good as you can ask in the size class, and is a celestine worthy of standing next to tourmalines. Valued $5000-plus. Difficult to convey on camera as the combination of color and gemminess and luster makes that difficult, it is better in person.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$2,750 05/29/2023 3:19:58 pm (CDT)
$2,700 05/29/2023 3:05:47 pm (CDT)
$2,650 05/27/2023 8:24:01 pm (CDT)
$2,600 05/27/2023 8:23:56 pm (CDT)
$2,550 05/27/2023 8:23:56 pm (CDT)
$2,500 05/27/2023 8:23:50 pm (CDT)
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$2,400 05/27/2023 1:39:55 pm (CDT)
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$2,250 05/27/2023 1:23:23 pm (CDT)
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$925 05/26/2023 7:19:25 am (CDT)
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$10 05/25/2023 7:21:40 pm (CDT)
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