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Crâne de crocodile Steneosaurus bollensis, bas Jurassique (environ 180 millions d’années), Holzmaden, Allemagne
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- CROCODILE FOSSILE
- 140 x 74 cm (plaque) ; 113 cm (spécimen)
cet animal vivait à l’intérieur des terres européennes. Le crâne de ce crocodile marin ressemble à celui de l’actuel Gavial qui vit dans le nord de l’Inde. Les dents ont toutes la même taille et forment une haie réellement impressionnante. Le crâne présente quelques vertèbres à l’arrière. Spectaculaire fossile et belle préservation.
Condition
Excellent état du fossile. Très belle qualité des os, ni fêle, ni cassure. Les os fossiles sont 100% d'origine, quelques restaurations sur certaines pointes de vertèbres, pas de composite.Très beau spécimen.
Excellent condition of the fossil. Very nice quality of bones, no crack, no fracture. Fossil bones are 100% natives. Restorations on some tip of vertebras, no composite. Very nice specimen.
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.
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.