A Large Natural Calcite Cave Formation
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description: Origin: Unknown Period: Probably 700-900 B.C. Provenance: Estate of Matthew Upham Date: Formed over Many Centuries Width: 10.5” Height: 19.5” Depth: 11” The remarkable natural calcite cave formation displaying dramatic curtain-like drapery and flowstone development, sculpted over countless centuries by the slow deposition of mineral-rich water, the specimen possessing an extraordinary architectural quality, with deeply fissured folds, soaring pinnacles and naturally pierced cavities, creating an almost Gothic silhouette and likely surviving form the BC era. The specimen survives in excellent natural condition with the expected weathering and mineral accretions associated with its geological origin. Minor surface abrasions and small historic losses are entirely consistent with the extraction and handling of a formation of this type, while the overall integrity and striking form remain exceptionally well preserved. Calcite cave formations develop over many thousands of years as calcium carbonate is deposited from water percolating through limestone. While stalactites and stalagmites are the best-known examples, broad flowing deposits such as this are generally classified as flowstone or cave drapery, prized for their highly sculptural appearance and organic abstraction. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such specimens became popular additions to natural history collections, added to Grand Tour cabinets and country house interiors, and admired as much for their aesthetic qualities as for their geological significance. An exceptionally decorative and atmospheric natural sculpture whose monumental form rivals the finest examples of modern abstract art. Whether displayed as a geological curiosity or simply appreciated for its remarkable organic beauty, it makes for a striking statement piece with enduring visual appeal.
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