Lot 114
Lot 114
AN EXCEPTIONALLY VIBRANT IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 35,280
Estimate
GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000
Closed: 26 May 2022
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY VIBRANT IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 35,280
Closed: 26 May 2022
Price Realised GBP 35,280
Closed: 26 May 2022
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From the Upper Cretaceous, Bearpaw formation (75-72 million years ago), the exceptional 11¼-inch specimen of a single Placenticeras intercalare displaying a dazzling iridescence of reds and oranges, greens and rich blues.
12 x 1012 x 312in. (30 x 27 x 9cm.)
Special notice
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.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
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