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Azurite and Malachite (freeform carving)$2,000.00
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A freeform sculpture composed of undulating azurite bands with minor malachite, from 1980s finds by Wayne Thompson under a contract with the mining company, at this old Arizona copper mine. Polished expertly by master lapidary Bud Standley, who specializes in working with copper minerals. A native of Arizona, lapidary artist Bud Standley grew up near the copper mines. He learned to carve gemstones in 1971, at age 19; and did all the work for the Larson family when they obtained the antique Ben Williams Bisbee collection; and for Wayne Thompson with Morenci azurite. Larson family personal collection. 62 grams.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 6.0 x 3.3 cm
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SKULSC25-02
Listed on12/05/2025
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