Lot 17
Lot 17
A SLICE OF SILICIFIED CONIFER WOOD

Arizona, USA

Price Realised GBP 40,320
Estimate
GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000
Closed: 24 May 2023
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A SLICE OF SILICIFIED CONIFER WOOD

Arizona, USA

Price Realised GBP 40,320
Closed: 24 May 2023
Price Realised GBP 40,320
Closed: 24 May 2023
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Araucarioxylon arizonicum from the Triassic (circa 225 million years ago) with a longitudinal cut showcasing the ‘rainbow’ colours, for which the location is so famed for, caused by the iron during the mineralization process. Polished to exceptionally high standards. Ideal for wall mounting or tabletop.

6914 x 33 x 1in. (176 x 84 x 2.5cm.)
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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