A LARGE FOSSIL FISH TRIPTYCH

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25.05.2021 13:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 543638
Lot 93 | A LARGE FOSSIL FISH TRIPTYCH
From the Eocene (circa 50 million years ago), an impressive fossil plaque in three parts, with a total of fourteen fish specimens in excellent state of preservation including a 16-inch Diplomystus sp., Priscacara sp. measuring 4 1/2-inches long or greater, and Knightia sp. of similar size, each plaque prepped in rectangular-cut matrix, board-mounted for ease of display.
the triptych 473/4 x 72 x 11/2in. (121.5 x 183 x 4cm.)
each plaque 473/4 x 24 x 11/2in. (121.5 x 61 x 4cm.)
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
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