A LARGE FOSSIL PALM FLOWER

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28.10.2020 09:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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Lot 155 | A LARGE FOSSIL PALM FLOWER
From the Eocene (circa 50 million years ago), the flower of the Sabalites sp. measuring approximately 48 inches and displaying fine preservation of its delicate fronds, in original matrix, the edges cut straight to form a large rectangular plaque.
60 x 29 x 31/4in. (152.5 x 73.5 x 8.5cm.)
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