Lot 31

The work appears to be in good, structurally sound condition. As each stone is unique in character and naturally found there are variations in size, shape and finish


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FHE Galleries, Auckland, New Zealand (accompanied by original purchase receipt)
The Estate of Ann Lewis, AO, Sydney
Mossgreen Auctions, Sydney, The Estate of Ann Lewis AO, 7 November 2011, lot 37
Private collection, Sydney

Chris Charteris, TOROA, FHE Galleries, Auckland, New Zealand, January 2007

"All the stone for this necklace has been naturally formed; I have gathered it and left to the land whalebone as an acknowledgement of it's gifting. As I feel the resources in this area are diminishing I shall not be using this material again in this configuration. The inspiration for this work comes from my connection with nature and the forces that move and shape our world. I feel often when 'making' that it is the spirit of this land that passes through and transforms what is now before us. I find the process both sacred and mystifying." Chris Charteris