始新世（五千萬年前） 美國懷俄明州凱默勒綠河組海洋魚 化石壁

of rectangular form, with twenty fossilised fish of varying sizes set in a naturally accumulated beige-coloured matrix, the bone structures of the fish crisply preserved

The plaque is very well preserved.
"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."

此塊大型海洋魚化石壁展現始新世時期北美生態圈一角縮影。當中可見脈石中的發掘痕跡以及金色光芒，魚化石彷彿置身於特別的水族館當中。魚類化石完整無缺，細節生動逼真，非常適合觀賞。天然顏色的化石與沙色脈石背景間形成鮮明對比。化石也帶有脈石本身的焦糖色，這是綠河組化石的優秀特性，這裏還出土過舉世無雙的似沙巴櫚屬棕櫚葉。此塊化石壁因其尺寸巨大而尤其罕有。