A SLICE OF SILICIFIED CONIFER WOOD

Lot 17
24.05.2023 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 40 320
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 966715
Lot 17 | A SLICE OF SILICIFIED CONIFER WOOD
Estimate value
£ 40 000 – 60 000
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.

691/4 x 33 x 1in. (176 x 84 x 2.5cm.)
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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