Natural History
Online Auction: 23 November–3 December 2021 • 2:00 PM EST • New York

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Natural History 23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 • 2:00 PM EST • New York

S otheby’s Natural History sale presents a carefully curated selection of fossils, minerals, and meteorites among other natural wonders. Highlights of the sale include an exceptionally rare egg of the Extinct Great Auk, one of only 75 eggs documented to be in existence, and this being the first time in over a century one has come to auction; a stunning large iridescent rainbow Ammonite with superb mineralization in ammolite; a full tooth of a Tyrannosaurus rex, complete with intact root; a gorgeous giant slice of petrified Golden Sequoia; an exceptional Tanzanite double crystal; a spectacular, massive Seymchan meteorite with natural hole, and much more.

Highlights

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Type: lot
Category: Lot
An Egg of the Extinct Great Auk
An Egg of the Extinct Great Auk
Estimation : 150 000 – 180 000 USD
Estimation : 150 000 – 180 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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34
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Giant Slice of a Petrified Golden Sequoia
A Giant Slice of a Petrified Golden Sequoia
Estimation : 200 000 – 300 000 USD
Estimation : 200 000 – 300 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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20
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Large Iridescent Ammonite
A Large Iridescent Ammonite
Estimation : 120 000 – 180 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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3
Type: lot
Category: Lot
The Full Tooth of a Tyrannosaurus rex, Complete with Root
The Full Tooth of a Tyrannosaurus rex, Complete with Root
Estimation : 90 000 – 100 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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35
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Petrified Wood Knot Log
Petrified Wood Knot Log
Estimation : 200 000 – 300 000 USD
Estimation : 200 000 – 300 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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15
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Completely Intact Egg of an Elephant Bird
A Completely Intact Egg of an Elephant Bird
Estimation : 40 000 – 60 000 USD
Estimation : 40 000 – 60 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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102
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Massive Meteorite With Naturally Formed Hole
Seymchan Meteorite | Massive Meteorite With Naturally Formed Hole
Estimation : 80 000 – 140 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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111
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Large Format Complete Slice Of A Seymchan Meteorite — Extraterrestrial Gemstones In Natural Metallic Matrix
Seymchan Meteorite | Large Format Complete Slice Of A Seymchan Meteorite — Extraterrestrial Gemstones In Natural Metallic Matrix
Estimation : 60 000 – 90 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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Fossils

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Type: lot
Category: Lot
An Uncommonly Large Fossil Palm Frond
An Uncommonly Large Fossil Palm Frond
Estimation : 30 000 – 45 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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8
Type: lot
Category: Lot
The Brow Horn of a Triceratops
The Brow Horn of a Triceratops
Estimation : 15 000 – 25 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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19
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Split Ammonite
A Split Ammonite
Estimation : 22 000 – 24 000 USD
Estimation : 22 000 – 24 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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7
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Pair of Tyrannosaurus rex Vertebrae
A Pair of Tyrannosaurus rex Vertebrae
Estimation : 8 000 – 10 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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27
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Fossilized Bass and Algae Plaque
A Fossilized Bass and Algae Plaque
Estimation : 12 000 – 18 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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25
Type: lot
Category: Lot
A Large Green River Gar Fossil
A Large Green River Gar Fossil
Estimation : 12 000 – 15 000 USD
Estimation : 12 000 – 15 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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14
Type: lot
Category: Lot
The Skull of a European Cave Bear
The Skull of a European Cave Bear
Estimation : 5 000 – 8 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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13
Type: lot
Category: Lot
The Complete Fossilized Skull of an Ancient Bison
The Complete Fossilized Skull of an Ancient Bison
Estimation : 3 500 – 4 500 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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Minerals

49
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Crystalline Gold
Crystalline Gold
Estimation : 50 000 – 60 000 USD
Estimation : 50 000 – 60 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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72
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tanzanite Double Crystal
Tanzanite Double Crystal
Estimation : 30 000 – 35 000 USD
Estimation : 30 000 – 35 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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56
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Aquamarine Crystal with Quartz on Matrix
Aquamarine Crystal with Quartz on Matrix
Estimation : 20 000 – 25 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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42
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Rhodochrosite Multi-Stalactite Slice
Rhodochrosite Multi-Stalactite Slice
Estimation : 15 000 – 18 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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48
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Crystalline Gold
Crystalline Gold
Estimation : 18 000 – 20 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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37
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Marra Mamba Tiger's Eye Sphere
Marra Mamba Tiger's Eye Sphere
Estimation : 12 000 – 15 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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52
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Massive Cubic Pyrite Cluster
Massive Cubic Pyrite Cluster
Estimation : 12 000 – 15 000 USD
Estimation : 12 000 – 15 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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50
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Crystalline Gold
Crystalline Gold
Estimation : 15 000 – 20 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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Meteorites

102
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Massive Meteorite With Naturally Formed Hole
Seymchan Meteorite | Massive Meteorite With Naturally Formed Hole
Estimation : 80 000 – 140 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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111
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Large Format Complete Slice Of A Seymchan Meteorite — Extraterrestrial Gemstones In Natural Metallic Matrix
Seymchan Meteorite | Large Format Complete Slice Of A Seymchan Meteorite — Extraterrestrial Gemstones In Natural Metallic Matrix
Estimation : 60 000 – 90 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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97
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Extraterrestrial Crystal Ball — Crystalline Structure of Seymchan Pallasite Dramatized in Sphere
Seymchan Meteorite | Extraterrestrial Crystal Ball — Crystalline Structure of Seymchan Pallasite Dramatized in Sphere
Estimation : 50 000 – 75 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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118
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Admire Meteorite | A Matchless Admire Meteorite — Large Natural Fragment Loaded With Extraterrestrial Gemstones
Admire Meteorite | A Matchless Admire Meteorite — Large Natural Fragment Loaded With Extraterrestrial Gemstones
Estimation : 50 000 – 80 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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90
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Seymchan Meteorite | Triangular Sculpture of Seymchan Meteorite Featuring Natural Internal Structure And External Surface
Seymchan Meteorite | Triangular Sculpture of Seymchan Meteorite Featuring Natural Internal Structure And External Surface
Estimation : 14 000 – 18 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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125
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Martian Meteorite | Swayyah 002 — End Piece Of Martian Meteorite With Martian Atmosphere
Martian Meteorite | Swayyah 002 — End Piece Of Martian Meteorite With Martian Atmosphere
Estimation : 45 000 – 65 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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94
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Campo Del Cielo Meteorite | Alien-Like Braincase Evoked In Campo Del Cielo Meteorite
Campo Del Cielo Meteorite | Alien-Like Braincase Evoked In Campo Del Cielo Meteorite
Estimation : 14 000 – 20 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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Type: lot
Category: Lot
Lunar Meteorite | End Piece Of The Quintessential Lunar Breccia, Rabt Sbayta 002
Lunar Meteorite ­­­| End Piece Of The Quintessential Lunar Breccia, Rabt Sbayta 002
Estimation : 14 000 – 20 000 USD
Natural History
23 novembre–3 décembre 2021 | 2:00 PM EST | New York
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A Collector’s Guide to Meteorites
Sotheby’s regularly auctions groups of notable meteorites, including at an auction open for online bidding through 27 July 2022. Here’s what collectors need to know.
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