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AN EXCEPTIONAL AND REMARKABLE NATURAL FOSSIL OF A SEA LILY (SEIROCRINUS SUBANGULARIS, CRINOIDEA FAMILY) LIAS (180 MILLION YEARS OLD), HOLZMADEN, GERMANY
Estimate
350,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- Fossil of a Crinoid
the grey fossilised sea lily elegantly presented in a dark grey stone slab suffused with a dense network of white inclusions, the flower-shaped crown centred near the top above a long freely undulating stalk attached to a chunk of wood
Condition
Very good quality of preservation. Please note that the overall dimensions are 180 by 95 cm., 70 7/8 by 37 3/8 in., as opposed to what is stated 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Set in stone for eternity, this beautiful sea creature offers a glimpse into the surreal underwater prairie-scenes of prehistoric life. Captured in its final repose on the seabed, the water lily’s feathery crown rises like a floral spray above a long and delicate stem anchored to the ocean floor. This fossil impeccably preserves the sea creature in its full glory.
The form of this sea lily is particularly spectacular. The beauty of the present fossil is further enhanced by a layer of pyrite, granting it a slight metallic lustre that glows against the dark background of the natural stone panel.