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Carved Quartz Gorilla by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
- Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof carved this detailed gorilla from dark gray quartz
- A golf club gives the hardstone figure unexpected humor and charm
- Finely carved fur, hands and features reveal Zadora’s lapidary mastery
- Zadora is often called “America’s Fabergé” for his gemstone creations
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Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Late 20th Century
With a golf club in hand, this quartz gorilla takes a playful swing at the refined tradition of hardstone sculpture. The work is by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, the celebrated Canadian-born jeweler and sculptor renowned for his imaginative gemstone creations. Carved from dark gray quartz, the figure reveals Zadora’s extraordinary technical command, from the expressive face to the finely textured hair that defines its powerful form.. . .
Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Late 20th Century
With a golf club in hand, this quartz gorilla takes a playful swing at the refined tradition of hardstone sculpture. The work is by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, the celebrated Canadian-born jeweler and sculptor renowned for his imaginative gemstone creations. Carved from dark gray quartz, the figure reveals Zadora’s extraordinary technical command, from the expressive face to the finely textured hair that defines its powerful form. The golf club adds a witty final touch, bringing personality and unexpected charm to the sculpture.
Zadora’s artistry rests in the rare union of lapidary mastery, sculptural imagination and jewel-like refinement. Often called “America’s Fabergé,” he is celebrated for elevating hardstone carving into works of luxury and technical brilliance. The result feels both finely crafted and full of personality, capturing the inventive spirit that has made Zadora one of the foremost gemstone artists of the modern era.
6" high x 5" diameter
| Maker: | Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof |
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Figurines/Statuettes |
| Depth: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
| Width: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
| Height: | 6.0 in. (15.24 cm) |
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