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THBSuperb Fossilized Jurassic Aspidorhynchus Fish
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686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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LiveNov 10, 2022
Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Nautical, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Western Europe, Germany, Eichstatt, Solnhofen (Altmuhltal) Formation, Jurassic Period, ca. 160 million years ago. This is an amazing fossilized Aspidorhynchus acutirostris, within a limestone matrix, one of the finest natural examples of this fish in an outwardly dynamic pose! The right side of the head protrudes up off the rock and all the scales and body armor are preserved in a stunning translucent honey yellow tone. Every unique feature of the anatomy of this species can be seen. Most noteworthy and exceptional is the complete array of bizarre rectangular enameloid plate scales that this species possessed, perfectly preserved! The position of the fish across the matrix seam is quite attractive, the fish appears as if it is jumping up over a barrier. The preservation of tissue, scale, and bone is simply astonishing, and has been treated with the upmost respect in preserving these natural features! Size of fish: 23" L (58.4 cm); matrix: 33.5" L x 1" W x 30.25" H (85.1 cm x 2.5 cm x 76.8 cm)
From the complete needle-sharp rostral spine to the tip of the wonderfully detailed tail fins, this Aspidorhynchus is present and fully exposed in a rare semi-3D articulation. The fossil crosses a natural fissure in the rock that split when it was excavated. The coloration of this line running down the center is natural pigmentation from mineralization of the fissure. This rare fish fossil possesses several unique features for its type. First, it is on an unusually large original limestone plate in which it was found. Usually, the rock is trimmed around the fish (especially on old German collection pieces like this one) because the fossil is the focus and carrying such a large plate out of the quarry is troublesome. Second, we cannot stress this enough - this fish is in impeccable condition - 100% complete and fully preserved in every minute detail with no detracting features. It is important to first emphasize that all the detail you see across this entire fish is genuine without any enhancements or pigments.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: ex-private German collection, formed in the 1980s
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#167880Professionally prepared. Fossil is 100% original material and excellent. The stone matrix is repaired with stable fissure across the fish head as shown. The natural fissure split was very thin requiring only minor repair with some fragmentation at the end. The reverse side has been reinforced with epoxy resin and fiberglass and a wooden brace has been epoxied into the back so one can add hardware to safely hang on a wall that is structurally sound.Condition
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Artemis Gallery will no longer be able to offer in-house shipping for most international orders, as well as all oversized orders, including most paintings. These items are clearly marked in the listing as “3rd Party Shipping Required” in the listing. We have a list of recommended third party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from, and would be happy to assist you in working with them. We require a written authorization from the client to release property to any third party. You may fax a Shipping Release Form to 303-828-3235 or email your authorization to kristen@artemisgallery.com. Please note the all property must be removed from our premises within seven (7) business days following the last day of the auction.
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