Asian & International Fine Arts Auction 2016-11-20
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
FINE CANADIAN AMMONITE
Placenticeras intercalare
Cretaceous
Bearpaw Formation, Southern Alberta, Canada
Precious gemstone ammolite is amongst the most sought-after of all materials in the world of fossil collecting, a rare biogenic gemstone found only in a small portion of southern Alberta. The unique geological history of the area has preserved the ammonite shell's mother-of-pearl lining in an incredible array of iridescent shades; this collectible compact example showing the rainbow of colors these specimens are known for, the front with mostly vivid electric green and red, the verso withl arger sections of the more rare blue-purples.; L: 6 1/4" (approx.), wood stand; with Canada Fossils certificate
$12,000 - 15,000\n