Lot 46
Lot 46
NATIVE SILVER ON ACANTHITE

IMITER MINE, MOROCCO

Price Realised GBP 504
Estimate
GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
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NATIVE SILVER ON ACANTHITE

IMITER MINE, MOROCCO

Price Realised GBP 504
Price Realised GBP 504
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A dense mass of Native Silver wires up to 1½ inches (2½ inches or longer if stretched out) spirals upward dramatically from an Acanthite matrix. Looking somewhat like an inverted tornado, they have a lovely, shiny golden patina, with conglomerate masses. Another spray of thinner, twisted convoluted wires also spirals upward, intertwining with the thicker ones to further compliment this superbly sculptured ensemble.
214 x 113 x 1in. (6 x 3.5 x 3cm.)
Special notice
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
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