Pheromone by Christopher Marley Apophyllite & Stilbite on Chalcedony Framed Mineral Specimen

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Description

A sculptural natural mineral specimen from Christopher Marley’s Pheromone collection, featuring apophyllite and stilbite on chalcedony and originating from India.

… Read more A sculptural natural mineral specimen from Christopher Marley’s Pheromone collection, featuring apophyllite and stilbite on chalcedony and originating from India.

This piece displays a striking blue-to-gray palette with layered crystalline formations that range from translucent and icy white to soft gray and pale blue-gray tones. The specimen has strong dimensionality, with projecting crystal points, clustered formations, and a sculptural, cave-like central recess that gives it added depth and presence.

The mineral is mounted against an all-white recessed background with a beveled opening that presents the formation like a three-dimensional portrait. A warm silver-toned metallic shadow-box frame gives the piece a clean architectural presence while allowing the specimen to project forward from the background. The restrained white and metallic presentation places the emphasis on the mineral’s natural color variation, crystalline sparkle, and sculptural texture.

Christopher Marley’s Pheromone collection brings natural specimens into carefully composed, museum-like presentations that blur the line between natural history and sculptural art. Christopher Marley’s Pheromone mineral collection is no longer in current production. As a result, authentic framed examples have become increasingly scarce on the secondary market, with limited availability contributing to stronger collector interest and rising asking prices.

The original Christopher Marley Pheromone identification label remains attached to the reverse and identifies the specimen as apophyllite and stilbite on chalcedony from India. The white mount bears his embossed signature at the lower right.

Dimensions

12.5 in. W × 15.5 in. H × 3 in. D

Condition statement

Excellent overall condition. The mineral specimen remains mounted and presents beautifully within the recessed white mount. The formation retains its natural variation in tone and texture, including translucent crystal points, clustered formations, blue-gray chalcedony, and lighter icy-white mineral areas visible throughout the piece.

The warm silver-toned metallic shadow-box frame and white interior show only minor signs of handling. The original Christopher Marley Pheromone identification label remains attached to the reverse, and Christopher Marley’s embossed signature is present at the lower right of the mount.

Natural fissures, irregular edges, mineral deposits, inclusions, matrix variation, and differences among the crystal formations are inherent characteristics of the specimen rather than condition issues. Please review all photographs closely. See less