Lot 71
Lot 71
A NEST OF THREE FOSSIL DINOSAUR EGGS

FRANCE

Price Realised GBP 52,500
Estimate
GBP 10,000 - GBP 12,000
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A NEST OF THREE FOSSIL DINOSAUR EGGS

FRANCE

Price Realised GBP 52,500
Price Realised GBP 52,500
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From the late Cretaceous (circa 70 million years ago), a group of three 9-inch sauropod eggs retaining their shell texture, each approximately 9 inches wide, prepped in matrix, on custom wood base with metal supports.
the nest 10 x 20 x 14in. (25.5 x 51 x 35.5cm.)
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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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