Hematite on granite (old classic)

Cavradi Gorge, Curnera Valley, Grisons, Switzerland
Ex. Richard Kosnar
Small Cabinet, 8.0 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 01/30/2025 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/08/2025 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $625

Item Description

Incredibly rare on granite matrix, these Cavradi Hematites are classics, treasured by the strahlers who find them in alpine mountain clefts. This is a superb small cabinet piece of excellent quality. It features a three-dimensional cluster of several Hematite crystals with a prominent 3.6 cm crystal, free-standing and fully exposed, on contrasting tan quartzite matrix. There are a half dozen crystals on the front in random to sub-parallel growth and then several Hematite crystals on the backside. All of the Hematite blades have nicely beveled terminations and a few of the crystals are accented by small, bright red-brown Rutile crystals which grow on the surface and serve to highlight the incredible metallic luster of the Hematite. Comes with a custom engraved acrylic base. This is an absolute classic, with excellent presentation quality and a good size/price range for many people. Few display so "proudly" and cleanly as this one, without repairs. An old specimen, ex Richard Kosnar collection. Hard to beat in this size, for a non repaired example on matrix at a fair price (it was valued $4500 in our inventory, and came from an old collection we are now out of, hence putting this treasure up for auctions). Comes with a custom made lucite display base.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$625 02/08/2025 5:20:31 pm (CST)
$600 02/08/2025 5:20:31 pm (CST)
$454 01/31/2025 12:59:40 pm (CST)
$444 01/31/2025 12:59:40 pm (CST)
$235 01/31/2025 12:59:32 pm (CST)
$225 01/31/2025 12:59:32 pm (CST)
$135 01/31/2025 12:59:26 pm (CST)
$125 01/31/2025 12:59:26 pm (CST)
$10 01/31/2025 12:47:53 pm (CST)