History of Science and Technology, Including Fossils, Minerals and Meteorites

History of Science and Technology, Including Fossils, Minerals and Meteorites

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From a Distinguished French Private Collection

A GOGOTTE FORMATION, OLIGOCENE, (30 MILLION YEARS AGO), FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE

Auction Closed

December 17, 08:56 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

From a Distinguished French Private Collection

A GOGOTTE FORMATION

FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE


Oligocene (30 million years ago), the irregular assemblage of sandstone with a greyish-white surface, amassed of soft rounded cascading layers (85 cm).


An excellent example, which demonstrates the great variety of natural forms taken on by these mysterious and elegant formations. 

Please note, the Oligocene was 30 million years ago, and not 300 years ago as stated in the printed catalogue