- 3016
A PALM LEAF FOSSIL PLAQUE, GREEN RIVER FORMATION, WYOMING, U.S.A. EOCENE (50 MILLION YEARS AGO) |
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- palm leaf fossil
- 290.5 by 170.5 cm, 114 3/8 by 67 1/8 in.
of rectangular form, set in a naturally accumulated beige-coloured matrix, the radiating fronds of the Sablites sp. beautifully preserved, metal and wood frame
Condition
As visible in the catalogue photo and typical of a piece of this kind, the plaque is in a fragmented state that has been carefully preserved with only small areas of consolidation.
"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
This wall plate presents a fossilised palm leaf, Sabalites SP, Eocene. 50 million years ago, the weather in the South West of Wyoming was comparable to that of present Florida. The region was then a plant and aquatic paradise for many fish, turtles, crocodiles and other aquatic creatures. Amongst the rarer, large and spectacular fossil specimen of extinct plants, palm leaves are highly representative of the primitive and superb flora of the Eocene period.