Lot 21
Lot 21
-...
 Read more
A FOSSIL WOOD SPHERE

Madagascar

Price Realised GBP 1,512
Estimate
GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Loading details
Share
A FOSSIL WOOD SPHERE

Madagascar

Price Realised GBP 1,512
Register
Price Realised GBP 1,512
Register
Details
Fossil wood sphere from the Triassic period (circa 220 million years ago), cut and polished to reveal inner structure of rings with dark red colours from mineralisation. Mounted on a bespoke perspex stand.

diameter: 778in. (20cm.)
with stand: 978in. (25cm.) high
Special notice
-
Brought to you by
James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
More from
Sculpted by Nature: Fossils, Minerals and Meteorites
Place your bid
Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.