Large geological banded quartz crystal centerpiece bowl, Brenda Houston, with raw edge, gilt-metal maker's plaque underfoot, approx 5.75"h, 14.5"w, 12"d, 25.5lbs **Provenance: Treasures from the vaults of a Dallas designer**

04.30.2026- In my opinion regarding LOT 1117- a careful UV light examination reveals the basin to be intact, exhibiting natural characteristics and inherent imperfections including fissures, some appearing stabilized (typical and likely done at the time of creation due to the imperfect nature of stone), along with inclusions, irregularities, and light surface wear, there appears to be a possible repair to one upper edge of the rim, see image, all mentioned minor and consistent with the material, handling and display

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