by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Lascaux
The Wounded Man The fallen man, the wounded bison, the bird on a stick… this enigmatic scene has been the subject of great speculation. Was it an actual event? A shamanistic suggestion? Is there a celestial correlation? The wounded man is one of only two humans depicted in the paintings of Lascaux and is presented here in silver, copper and 24k gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Ancient Ammonite This cross section of an ancient and extinct cephalopod is a nearly perfect specimen. Dating from Devonian period through the lower Jurassic, this soft and elegant ammonite is presented here in 24K gold. 11″ x 14″...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Bedrock Ammolite This rare Speetoniceras ammonite from Russia is shown still encased in its sedimentary bedrock. Over the millennia the exterior of this ancient spiraling shell has been compressed into ammolite, the rarest and most valuable gemstone on earth. This particular ammolite surface is believed to display every color in the visible light spectrum. This is one of the few remaining original Dorée Nature pieces that used actual wind patterns to create ripples on the surface of the glass. 24K gold 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Golden Cathedral Reminiscent of the ceiling in a European cathedral, this gold mineralized Orthospinates (Cretaceous Period, 100 million yeas ago) is a deeply meditative piece. Originally from Madagascar, it is presented here in 24k gold. 11″ x...
by Carolyn Wheeler | Feb 19, 2013 | Earth
Kelp and the Coral Star This colony of marine animals from the class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria has ben uniquely fashioned into a starfish shape and placed on a backdrop of Monterey Bay kelp. It is presented here in 24K gold. 11″ x...
