New Gogotte Formations available
Gogottes are formed from quartz crystals and calcium carbonate. Of natural form, the gogotte is produced when superheated water extrudes through crevices into a basin of extremely fine white silica sand. The silica then cements the sand together to form the gogotte’s fluid lines, creating natural sculptures. They are found in only one place in the world; Fontainebleau, France.
Gogottes were a great inspiration to the Surrealists, as well as Louise Bourgeois and Henry Moore, and have captured the imaginations of some of the most powerful aristocrats in Europe. Louis XIV was so seduced by them, that he had numerous specimens in the gardens at the Palace of Versailles, and a great number of the ornately rounded, scrolling formations can be found surrounding the mysterious grove of the Three Fountains (designed by Le Nôtre in 1677).
Read about a particular example of gogotte below or click here to view our latest acquisitions:
‘Culture Medium’
This immense specimen of gogotte, named 'Culture Medium', measures 87 x 60 x 22 cm and weighs over 68.1 kilograms. This example clearly shows the flowing waves created from the superheated water being extruded through crevices 30 million years ago.
‘Battle’
Gogottes are remarkable geological formations, sculpted by water over millions of years. These intricate, porous structures are composed of sand grains cemented together, forming fascinating, often surreal shapes.
‘Illumination’
Auction results surrounding gogottes were hugely positive, with the piece below fetching $19,050, smashing its estimate of $5000-$8000.
‘Takeover’
Gogottes not only astound with their aesthetics but also serve as invaluable relics, offering us a glimpse into the ancient narrative of our planet's geological history.
