Lot 56
Lot 56
A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 325,000
Estimate
GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
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A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 325,000
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
Price Realised GBP 325,000
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
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From the Upper Cretaceous, Bearpaw formation (75-72 million years ago), the 22-inch specimen of Placenticeras meeki showing iridescence of red, green, yellow, orange, blues and purples to both sides, supported on custom stand.
22 x 25 x 10 ½in. (56 x 64 x 17cm.)
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.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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