A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

Lot 167
25.05.2021 13:00UTC +00:00
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£ 81 250
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 543712
Lot 167 | A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE
Estimate value
£ 100 000 – 150 000
From the Upper Cretaceous (75-72 million years ago), the 23-inch specimen of Placenticeras meeki displaying exceptional iridescence of deep blues, purples and pinks, in addition to the reds, greens, yellows and oranges to both sides typically associated with this species, supported upright on custom stand.
the ammonite 23 x 191/2 x 2in. (58.5 x 49.5 x 5cm.)
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