Lot 54
Lot 54
A DYNAMIC SPECIMEN OF TIGER-IRON ON PRINTSTONE BASE

ORD RANGES, AUSTRALIA

Estimate
GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000
Closed: 26 May 2022
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A DYNAMIC SPECIMEN OF TIGER-IRON ON PRINTSTONE BASE

ORD RANGES, AUSTRALIA

Closed: 26 May 2022
Closed: 26 May 2022
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From the Paleoproterozoic (circa 2.5 to 1.6 billion years ago), the specimen cut and polished to sculptural form evoking an open flame, supported on distinctive custom printstone base.
1512 812 x 534in. (39.5 x 21.5 x 14.5cm.)
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This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
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