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Grande et belle ammonite Placenticeras sp. ; Crétacé, campanien (74 millions d'années), Bearpaw Formation, Alberta, Canada
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- 27 cm x 32,5 cm x 5 cm
Cette ammonite iridescente, fortement colorée, présente le large prisme de couleurs que seuls les plus beaux spécimens du gisement sont en mesure de montrer. L'ammonite est constituée d'ammolite, une matière extrêmement précieuse et reconnue comme une gemme par les plus hautes instances joaillières mondiales. Tout comme des opales, l'ammolite fractionne la lumière naturelle et la décompose pour restituer toutes les nuances de couleurs d'un bel arc en ciel. Cette merveilleuse ammonite a enfin été, en raison de sa grande valeur, préparée avec un grand luxe de soins, elle a été enfin polie et finalement protégée par une infime pellicule de vernis afin d'en préserver éternellement le brillant naturel et en préserver tout aussi bien la matière ainsi que la surface, comme il en serait le cas pour un classique tableau. Posée sur un socle, elle trouvera sa place dans tous les intérieurs précieux et raffinés.
Condition
Excellent condition. Ammonite naturally coloured on both sides. Crackles visible on the image are totally natural and won't budge with the times. Very nice piece.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."