- 3072
A FOSSIL GIGANTOPECTEN RESTITUTENSIS GROUP, THE LADY OF COMPOSTELLE MIOCENE (17 MILLION YEARS OLD), LACOSTE QUARRY, VAUCLUSE, FRANCE |
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- petrified pecten
- 140 by 49.8 by 40 cm, 55 1/8 by 19 5/8 by 15 3/4 in., overall h. 200.5 cm, 78 7/8 in.
the vertically orientated sculpture formed from a mass accumulation of scalloped pectens of attractive calcified white tone, all raised on a rectangular podium
Condition
In overall good condition. There are minor cracks and nicks, which have been slightly retouched.
"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
Compare a small sculpture depicting the shells in relief in the collection of the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle de Marseille (inventory number MHNM 12463.0).