Ichthyosaur - Fossil skull - 20 cm - 47 cm

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Manuel Quiring
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Original 3D preparation of a complete Ichthyosaur skull (85%) on a display stand, dating to the Middle to Early Jurassic (about 201.3–174.1 million years ago), glued and mounted, from France, dimensions approximately 46–47 cm in length, 16–20 cm in height and 15 cm in depth.

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Original 3D preparation of a complete Ichthyosaurus skull (85%) mounted on an exhibition stand.

The size is: 46-47 cm in length;
16-20 cm in height; - 32 cm upright on the stand
15 cm in width;

Weight can only be assessed with the stand; the fossil itself is not very heavy. Please forgive me that I do not dismantle it for weighing, as it is too fragile.

Era: approx. middle to early Jurassic - 160 - 220 million years.

The fossil is original, complete (including the teeth and the eye plates).

The preparation is: glued.

Find location: France near Millau

Shipping method: pickup / or by a carrier for delicate goods

The piece has been part of my collection for many years and I’d like to reduce it a bit now. More pieces will follow.

Best regards to all visitors and interested parties of my listings!

Good luck with your bidding!

Shipping costs are hard for me to estimate; I will coordinate with the buyer on how to proceed in any case. I would prefer pickup since shipping value requires transport insurance that covers the item value... that will probably be very expensive. If my estimate happens to be too high you will get the excess amount back. If you collect it yourself, warmly welcome, because then it will surely arrive well for you.

The piece is truly unique, and a TOP-quality preparation work.

Original 3D preparation of a complete Ichthyosaurus skull (85%) mounted on an exhibition stand.

The size is: 46-47 cm in length;
16-20 cm in height; - 32 cm upright on the stand
15 cm in width;

Weight can only be assessed with the stand; the fossil itself is not very heavy. Please forgive me that I do not dismantle it for weighing, as it is too fragile.

Era: approx. middle to early Jurassic - 160 - 220 million years.

The fossil is original, complete (including the teeth and the eye plates).

The preparation is: glued.

Find location: France near Millau

Shipping method: pickup / or by a carrier for delicate goods

The piece has been part of my collection for many years and I’d like to reduce it a bit now. More pieces will follow.

Best regards to all visitors and interested parties of my listings!

Good luck with your bidding!

Shipping costs are hard for me to estimate; I will coordinate with the buyer on how to proceed in any case. I would prefer pickup since shipping value requires transport insurance that covers the item value... that will probably be very expensive. If my estimate happens to be too high you will get the excess amount back. If you collect it yourself, warmly welcome, because then it will surely arrive well for you.

The piece is truly unique, and a TOP-quality preparation work.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Ichthyosaur
Country of origin
France
Geological period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Composed
Treatment
Glued
Height
20 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
15 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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