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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)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $2,800
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
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| $2,800 | 05/31/2023 5:11:26 pm (CDT) |
| $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) |
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