Idar-Oberstein Gemstone Oriole on Quartz Base Sculpture. Germany, 20th Century.

A finely executed late 20th century multi-gemstone carving from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, depicting a Black-cowled Oriole perched atop a naturalistic mineral base. Renowned for its lapidary tradition, Idar-Oberstein artisans skillfully combine semi-precious stones to achieve lifelike detail and color.

The bird is intricately carved with a dark polished stone body, complemented by white agate wings and warm-toned red agate tail feathers. Its delicate features, including the beak and eye, are rendered with precision, giving the figure a vivid and animated presence. The sculpture is raised on a textured quartz and pink dolomite base, adding both contrast and a sense of natural habitat.

This piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and artistic sensibility associated with German gemstone carving, making it an elegant decorative object or a fine addition to a mineral or sculpture collection.

A finely executed late 20th century multi-gemstone carving from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, depicting a Black-cowled Oriole perched atop a naturalistic mineral base. Renowned for its lapidary tradition, Idar-Oberstein artisans skillfully combine semi-precious stones to achieve lifelike detail and color.

The bird is intricately carved with a dark polished stone body, complemented by white agate wings and warm-toned red agate tail feathers. Its delicate features, including the beak and eye, are rendered with precision, giving the figure a vivid and animated presence. The sculpture is raised on a textured quartz and pink dolomite base, adding both contrast and a sense of natural habitat.

This piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and artistic sensibility associated with German gemstone carving, making it an elegant decorative object or a fine addition to a mineral or sculpture collection.

Details:

• Origin: Idar-Oberstein, Germany

• Date: Late 20th Century

• Materials: Multi-gemstone (agate, quartz, dolomite)

• Dimensions: 8.5" H x 5.5" W x 7" D