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Beau poisson fossile Mene rhombea ; Eocène (45 millions d'années), Monte Bolca Italie.
Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 63 cm x 50 cm x 10 cm
Les poissons fossiles de Monte Bolca sont réputés depuis le 18 eme siècle comme de superbes et remarquables pièces constitutives des célèbres cabinets de curiosités.
Plus près de nous, Napoleon Ier, empereur des français confisquera de nombreuses collections aristocratiques italiennes de ces poissons pour les ramener en France tant ces fossiles étaient prisés et considérés comme des œuvres d'art naturelles.
Très belle qualité notable typique du gisement fossilifère.
Plus près de nous, Napoleon Ier, empereur des français confisquera de nombreuses collections aristocratiques italiennes de ces poissons pour les ramener en France tant ces fossiles étaient prisés et considérés comme des œuvres d'art naturelles.
Très belle qualité notable typique du gisement fossilifère.
Condition
Native matrix. Fish naturally fossilized in that rock, it has not been re-incrusted. The eye is fossilized and perfectly visible. Tactile Antennas are visible and were fossilized naturally (not painted). Two vertebras are missing just before the tale and was fossilized naturally in quartz. Exceptional piece and very rare.
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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. 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."