A SUBSTANTIAL SIKHOTE ALIN METEORITE -- SCULPTURE FROM OUTER SPACE

Lot 21
26.05.2022 11:00UTC +00:00
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Lot 21 | A SUBSTANTIAL SIKHOTE ALIN METEORITE -- SCULPTURE FROM OUTER SPACE
Estimate value
£ 5 000 – 8 000
This deceptively massive, asymmetric body is the quintessence of an iron meteorite. Furrows, vibrant peaks, and regmaglypts (the thumbprint-like indentations produced during the meteorite’s fiery plunge through the upper atmosphere) are much in evidence, draped in an antique siler patina. Supported on fitted base.31/2 x 31/2 x 21/2in. (9 x 9 x 6.5cm.)1.35kg.
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