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coelacanthe attribuable à Whiteia Woodwardi, époque du Trias, Ile de Timor, Indonésie
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- gangue : 36,5 x 25 cm ; fossile 29 x 10 cm
- 14,4 x 9,8 in (matrix) ; 11,4 x 3,9 in (fossil)
le coelacanthe reste le plus célèbre de tous les poissons fossiles. Il est d'ailleurs baptisé du vocable de fossile vivant en raison de la découverte de spécimens de Latimeria (Hendrick Goosen, décembre 1938) vivant dans les eaux des Comores. Les spécimens de Coelacanthes fossiles sont rares dans la période du Trias (on les trouve plus fréquemment dans les niveaux jurassiques et crétacés).
Anciennement découvert dans la formation à nodules du Trias, ce spécimen présente bien son squelette cartilagineux alors que les exemplaires malgaches ne présentent d'ordinaire que des empreintes négatives de l'extérieur du poisson. Le spécimen montre en outre une préservation exceptionnelle et s'avère complet dans son nodule.
The coelacanthe remains the most famous of all of the fossil fishes. It was otherwise known in fossil terms as a living fossil because of the discovery of specimens from Latimeria living in the waters of the Comores. The specimens of coelacanthes fossils are rare in the Trias period (we find them more frequently in the Jurassic or Cretaceous levels).
Formerly discovered in the nodules of the formation of the Trias, this specimen represents a good example of its cartilaginous skeleton while the Madagascan fossils only show ordinary negative prints on the exterior of the fish. In addition, the specimen is excellently preserved and proves to be complete in its nodule. This item comes as a welcome addition to the collection of anyone who collects Coelacanthes.
Anciennement découvert dans la formation à nodules du Trias, ce spécimen présente bien son squelette cartilagineux alors que les exemplaires malgaches ne présentent d'ordinaire que des empreintes négatives de l'extérieur du poisson. Le spécimen montre en outre une préservation exceptionnelle et s'avère complet dans son nodule.
The coelacanthe remains the most famous of all of the fossil fishes. It was otherwise known in fossil terms as a living fossil because of the discovery of specimens from Latimeria living in the waters of the Comores. The specimens of coelacanthes fossils are rare in the Trias period (we find them more frequently in the Jurassic or Cretaceous levels).
Formerly discovered in the nodules of the formation of the Trias, this specimen represents a good example of its cartilaginous skeleton while the Madagascan fossils only show ordinary negative prints on the exterior of the fish. In addition, the specimen is excellently preserved and proves to be complete in its nodule. This item comes as a welcome addition to the collection of anyone who collects Coelacanthes.
Literature
Frickhinger Karl Albert Fossilien Atlas Fishe, éditions Mergus
Condition
Intact nodule where we can see perfectly the coelacanthe. The condition of fossilization is excellent. Just one tiny classic retouch on the dorsal fin otherwise perfect condition. Rare piece. The piece was examined with the Wood lamp. Very nice piece, a must in an Ichtyological collection.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.