Lot 44
Lot 44
AN ENDPIECE OF A SEYMCHAN METEORITE

Pallasite – PMG; Magadan District, Russia ( 62°54’ N, 152°26’ E)

Price Realised GBP 5,292
Estimate
GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000
Closed: 24 May 2023
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AN ENDPIECE OF A SEYMCHAN METEORITE

Pallasite – PMG; Magadan District, Russia ( 62°54’ N, 152°26’ E)

Price Realised GBP 5,292
Closed: 24 May 2023
Price Realised GBP 5,292
Closed: 24 May 2023
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The mirror-polished face of the specimen displaying a multitude of olivine and peridot crystals. The exterior surface of the reverse with the yellow crystals visible. Modern cutting and with a custom stand.

614 x 4 x 112in. (15.9 x 10.2 x 3.8cm.)
with stand: 718in. (18cm.) high

1031g.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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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