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Quartz Ape by Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
- This carved quartz ape exemplifies Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof’s sculptural talent
- Zadora uses the stone’s natural gradations to striking effect
- The work balances close observation with a playful spirit
- Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof has earned international acclaim for his gemstone sculptures and jewelry
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Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Late 20th Century
With remarkable presence and expressive detail, this carved quartz ape exemplifies Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof’s singular ability to transform gemstone into sculpture. Perched atop a quartz stone wall, the ape raises a miniature metal axe overhead, lending the work a sense of narrative, humor and theatricality. Zadora uses the stone’s natural gradations to striking effect, allowing smoky grays, warm amber tones and milky translucence to suggest. . .
Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof
Late 20th Century
With remarkable presence and expressive detail, this carved quartz ape exemplifies Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof’s singular ability to transform gemstone into sculpture. Perched atop a quartz stone wall, the ape raises a miniature metal axe overhead, lending the work a sense of narrative, humor and theatricality. Zadora uses the stone’s natural gradations to striking effect, allowing smoky grays, warm amber tones and milky translucence to suggest the animal’s fur, musculature and form. Both naturalistic and imaginative, the work balances close observation with a playful spirit, demonstrating the artist’s rare talent for giving hardstone a vivid sense of life.
The Canadian-born artist Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof has earned international acclaim for his gemstone sculptures and jewelry, attracting collectors from around the world. His works are celebrated for their technical mastery, inventive compositions and refined use of rare materials, securing his reputation as one of the most important decorative artists of the late 20th century.
5" high x 4" wide x 4" deep
| Maker: | Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof |
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Figurines/Statuettes |
| Depth: | 4.0 in. (10.16 cm) |
| Width: | 4.0 in. (10.16 cm) |
| Height: | 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) |
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