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THBSuperb & Large Fossilized Jurassic Aspidorhynchus Fish
Lot 150
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Artemis Gallery
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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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, 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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#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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