Lot 1082W
Palm Frond with Bird - An Incomparable Presentation
25 May 2021, 10:00 PDT
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Palm Frond with Bird - An Incomparable Presentation
Sabalites sp., bird species unknown
Eocene
Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming
In the paleontological record of the Green River Formation there has never before been seen a fossil bird preserved with a fossil palm frond. In this astonishing natural presentation, both fossils are in seen in their original positions. The bird, which had partially peeled from the palm side of the matrix, was restored to its original position. The skull of the bird, found on the negative side of the palm half, has been preserved for scientific inquiry; a cast bird skull has been inlaid in its place. Amazingly, most of the feathers of the bird are highly visible and display strong contrast to the matrix. This piece represents a remarkable discovery. Framed in tropical walnut and fitted with a metal cleat system for ease of wall display on any wall of conventional construction. Matrix measuring 61 x 55 in; Palm frond measuring 63 x 50 in; Bird measuring 10 x 10 1/2 in
Eocene
Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming
In the paleontological record of the Green River Formation there has never before been seen a fossil bird preserved with a fossil palm frond. In this astonishing natural presentation, both fossils are in seen in their original positions. The bird, which had partially peeled from the palm side of the matrix, was restored to its original position. The skull of the bird, found on the negative side of the palm half, has been preserved for scientific inquiry; a cast bird skull has been inlaid in its place. Amazingly, most of the feathers of the bird are highly visible and display strong contrast to the matrix. This piece represents a remarkable discovery. Framed in tropical walnut and fitted with a metal cleat system for ease of wall display on any wall of conventional construction. Matrix measuring 61 x 55 in; Palm frond measuring 63 x 50 in; Bird measuring 10 x 10 1/2 in
