An Important Multi Gem and Gold Flower Study "Bleeding Hearts," Manfred Wild and Eberhard Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. 22.90 x 16.50 x 6.35 cm. Estimate $ 50,000-70,000.

combining an exotic and contemporary styled base with a classically realistic flower spray, this excellent work consists of fifteen flowers carved from ruby rough sourced from the John Saul Mine in Tanzania, East Africa, weighing approximately 152.00 carats total, each tipped with white cacholong opal stamens from the Caspian Sea deposit, the blossoms supported from gold wirework accented with twelve Brazilian emerald leaves weighing approximately 183.50 carats, the complex base constructed from a solid gold framework containing a frosted rock crystal plaque with fluted sides held between a double-sided border consisting of four massive sapphire slices of variegated blue and golden yellow hue, two marquise shape cabochon cut rubies and two triangular cabochon cut emeralds, the top central edge of each side pave set with 109 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats total, resting on a footed rock crystal base with gold edging. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. 

NOTE: The sculpture contains approximately 220.00 grams, or 7.00 troy ounces, of 18 karat gold. 
Accompanied by a removable Russian black obsidian slab with internal LED light source. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

NOTE: The power cord for the illuminated base is deficient. 

Condition: One of the carved emerald leaves has broken, sections have been retained

An Opal and Rock Crystal "Snowdrops" Flower Study, Manfred Wild,  Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Height: 19.10 cm. Estimate $ 18,000-22,000.

a masterfully crafted and large scale study, consisting of numerous open blossoms and buds carved from Siberian cacholong opal accented with Russian nephrite leaves of variegated green color speckled with black inclusions, suspended from 18 karat yellow gold textured stems above a bed of gold wirework "moss", the exceptionally clear rock crystal quartz vase with faceted sides and beaded gold banded detail. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD.  

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

A Tourmaline, Rock Crystal and Gold Rose Carving, Eberhard Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Height: 16.50 cm. Estimate $ 12,000-18,000

an exquisite example of the genre, consisting of a complex and delicate rose blossom carved from deep purplish red to pinkish purple tourmaline above a five petal surround carved from dark yellowish green tourmaline supported by an 18 karat yellow gold wirework stem accented with branches extending to the deeply carved blue green tourmaline leaves, the stem embedded in a rock crystal quartz vase with yellow gold banding. Stamp: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank). 

A Carved Gemstone "Forsythia" Flower Study, Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Height: 31.80 cm. Estimate $ 7,000-9,000

of dramatic overall height, consisting of 17 incredibly delicate flowers carved from naturally colored yellow agate centered by gold wirework stamens above silver leaves accented with translucent green enamel, the flowers suspended on a textured 18 karat yellow gold wirework stem, the water clear rock crystal vase with central spherical section and flared top detailed with gold banding. Hand inscribed: M. Wild.  

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

A Carved Rose Quartz, Nephrite Jade and Gold "Wild Rose" Flower Study, Eberhard Bank and Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany.13.34 x 8.64 x 5.46 cm. Estimate $ 4,000-6,000 

consisting of one fully open blossom carved from high quality rose quartz, the layered petals carved with undulating shape to a delicately thin edge surrounding an 18 karat yellow gold wirework stamen, together with an unopened rose quartz bud, the flowers suspended from a textured gold wirework stem accented with deep green nephrite leaves with speckled coloration above the fluted form water clear rock crystal quartz vase. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida

A Carved Gemstone and Gold "Blueberries" Flower Study, Manfred Wild,  Idar-Oberstein, Germany.Height: 13.30 cm. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000 

the berries carved from intense blue lapis lazuli providing excellent color contrast against the pale green Russian nephrite leaves, the berries suspended from the 18 karat yellow gold wirework stem supported by the exceptionally clear rock crystal vase. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida

A Carved Gemstone and Gold "Red Currants" Flower Study, Manfred Wild and Eberhard Bank, Idar-Oberstein, Germany.  Height: 16.50 cm. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000.

impressively realistic, the currants composed of highly translucent carnelian spheres capped with black onyx terminals suspended from 18 karat yellow gold wirework stems accented with carved Russian green nephrite leaves above the fluted water clear rock crystal quartz vase. Hand inscribed: (Maker's mark EB for Eberhard Bank) M. WILD. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida

A Carved Gemstone and Gold "Violets" Flower Study, Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. 9.65 x 5.58 cm. Estimate $ 3,000-5,000

depicting a beautiful bouquet of violets carved from high clarity and intense purple amethyst suspended on numerous 18 karat yellow gold wirework stems accented with Russian green nephrite leaves above a tapered rock crystal vase of excellent clarity. Hand inscribed: M. Wild. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

A Carved Gemstone and Gold "Lily-of-the-Valley" Flower Study, Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Height: 16.50 cm. Estimate $ 2,000-3,000.

the much beloved flower reproduced in great detail, the blossoms of white Siberian cacholong opal, known for its porcelain like quality, suspended from a substantial wirework stem of 18 karat yellow gold, accented with two gracefully curving translucent green Russian nephrite jade leaves, the stem inserted into the water clear rock crystal quartz base mimicking the appearance of a water filled vase. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida

A Collection of Gold and Hardstone Flora Studies. Blackberry study height: 17.78 cm. Bleeding hearts study height: 12.70 cm. Estimate $ 1,500-2,500.

consisting of an exquisite blackberry study, the ripe black and underripe green berries carved from onyx and nephrite jade respectively, suspended from a textured gold wirework stem accented with carved nephrite jade leaves above the water clear rock crystal quartz vase, together with a "bleeding hearts" study, the blossoms composed of ruby petals and cacholong opal stamens suspended from a textured gold wirework stem accented with carved nephrite jade leaves above a exceptionally clear rock crystal vase.

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

A Carved Rock Crystal Flower Study in Vase. 24.13 x 10.16 cm. Estimate $ 600-800.

consisting of two intricately carved rock crystal quartz blossoms with frosted finished and veined detail surrounding wirework stamens containing round mixed cut citrine, blossoms supported by vermeil stems and leaves above the rock crystal base mimicking a water filled vase. 

NOTE: The current lot is deficient one blossom. 

Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida 

NOTE: Stem is deficient one blossom.

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, September 16, 2014 at 10AM MST