- 3109
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND REMARKABLE NATURAL FOSSIL OF A SEA LILY (SEIROCRINUS SUBANGULARIS, CRINOIDEA FAMILY) HOLZMADEN, GERMANY, LIAS (180 MILLION YEARS OLD) |
Estimate
240,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- Fossil of a Crinoid
- 169.5 by 89.8 cm, 66 3/4 by 35 3/8 in.
the grey fossilised sea lily elegantly presented in a dark grey stone slab suffused with a dense network of faint inclusions, the flower-shaped crown centred near the top above a long freely undulating stalk attached to a chunk of wood
Condition
The fossil is preserved in good condition. It has been carefully shaped and polished at the edges into rectangular form, with additional polishing to both the main sides.
"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
Seirocrinus subangularis is part of the Echinoderm class, which is Greek for “with spiny skin”. They form a very ancient group of marine animals of which the first fossil traces dates back to the Cambrian period. Despite its name and its floral shape, it is not a plant but a tentacular sea animal with a supernatural appearance.
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.
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.