Lot 6A
Western Europe, France, Lyon, Jurassic period, ca. 184 to 175 million years ago. A striking sculptural cluster of ammonite fossils, likely of the genus Hammatoceras, preserved in a natural stone matrix. The composition rises in a tiered formation, with a prominent upper ammonite displayed in almost fully freed from the surrounding stone. Below and around it, several additional specimens - ranging from nearly complete to partial - remain embedded within the matrix, creating a layered and visually dynamic arrangement suggestive of their original depositional context. Size: 8" L x 3.5" W x 11" H (20.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 27.9 cm)
Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection
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- Condition: Professionally prepared. Minor losses and surface fissures are present, consistent with age and fossilization. The ammonite shells remain well defined with clear ribbing and strong overall integrity. The matrix has been shaped into a stable, naturalistic display base, allowing the piece to stand securely without additional support.
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