Lot 14
  • 14

Ammonite Crioceras nolani, Bas crétacé (environ 133 millions d’années), Peyroules, sud de la France

Estimate
45,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • AMMONITE
  • 97 x 58 x 29 cm
très bel aspect  du à la taille conséquente et à l’enroulement de corps présentant des épines comme certaines chenilles épineuses. Trois spécimens de couleur marron clair sont présentés  sur un bloc. Restaurations classiques.

Condition

Pièce spectaculaire. Remontée sur gangue. Deux épines cassées sur le gros spécimen visibles sur la photo. Cinq pointes terminales manquantes sur le petit spécimen. Restauration classiques pour ce type d'ammonite. Très belle pièce. Spectacular piece inserted on matrix.2 spines broken on the big specimen visible on image. 5 final tip of spines missing on the small specimen. Classic restoration for this kind of ammonite. 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.
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