Lot 23
Multi-color Iridescent Ammonite
10 – 11 August 2020, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$25,000 - US$35,000
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Multi-color Iridescent Ammonite
Placenticeras meeki
Upper Cretaceous
Bear Paw, St. Mary's River, Alberta, Canada
Ammonite fossils are found on every continent. Treasured for their appearance and form, some show intricate suture patterns, which are created by the complex walls dividing the inside of the shells. Those from Southern Alberta, however, display remarkably brilliant colors not seen in ammonites from other localities. Coveted by collectors the world over, their stunning palettes fortuitously result from the light interference by the shell layers. The present breathtaking example, of considerable size, exhibits a dazzling, luminous red color predominating, with vivid emerald green throughout. Flashes of yellow and red-orange are also seen in this magnificent specimen, which, unlike most specimens of its kind, is equally stunning on both sides. Notably, the reverse side displays rare blue and purple colors. Measuring 16 x 12 x 1 1/4 in
Upper Cretaceous
Bear Paw, St. Mary's River, Alberta, Canada
Ammonite fossils are found on every continent. Treasured for their appearance and form, some show intricate suture patterns, which are created by the complex walls dividing the inside of the shells. Those from Southern Alberta, however, display remarkably brilliant colors not seen in ammonites from other localities. Coveted by collectors the world over, their stunning palettes fortuitously result from the light interference by the shell layers. The present breathtaking example, of considerable size, exhibits a dazzling, luminous red color predominating, with vivid emerald green throughout. Flashes of yellow and red-orange are also seen in this magnificent specimen, which, unlike most specimens of its kind, is equally stunning on both sides. Notably, the reverse side displays rare blue and purple colors. Measuring 16 x 12 x 1 1/4 in
Footnotes
Accompanied by a certificate of authencity for specimen no. PF-809, 12/11/2014. (with metal stand and carrying case)
