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Lapis Lazuli Carving of a Buddha by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
26 – 27 October 2020, 11:00 PDT
Los AngelesSold for US$7,575 inc. premium
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Lapis Lazuli Carving of a Buddha by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
This extraordinary Buddha sculpture was designed by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio, a world-respected glyptographer. He prides working precious stones, which have a rich color and texture and give special character to his exceptional works of art. This fine Buddha is created from rich blue lapis, turquoise and gold leaf. The sculpture of the Enlightened One sits on a natural turquoise nugget atop an agate base. Measuring 14 x 12 x 8in
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Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Following a second-generation family tradition in the fabrication of objects d'art, Luis' studio specializes in the carving of ruby. The second hardest stone after diamond, few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing. His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe and are enjoyed by private collectors around the world.