Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1322
Diquis Style Gold Alloy Crab with Articulated Claws
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
textured high polish, Diquis Style Gold Alloy, body with leg measurements 2-1/4 x 4-3/8 in., articulated claws length 3-1/2 in., 469.7 grams
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Note: The metal was tested with a ThermoFisher XRF Precious Metal Analyzer which returned the following results: 20.32 karat fineness (84.66% gold composition) with other elements present including Copper (13.51%), Platinum (under 1%) and Silver (under 1%)
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Condition
surface scratches to metal, patina to metal
Private Collection, New York
