Ammonite - Fossilised animal - Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) sp. Madagascar Ammonite on Carrara marble base

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Manuel Quiring
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This natural Lower Cretaceous ammonite, identified as Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) sp., is polished and mounted on a Carrara marble base, with a total weight of 17.37 kg.

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An elegant natural sculpture featuring a rare fossil ammonite belonging to the genus Aioloceras, expertly polished to reveal the stunning natural sheen of its aragonitic mother-of-pearl and delicate, intricate suture lines. The specimen displays a sleek, balanced shell morphology with rich chromatic hues ranging from ivory and honey to warm amber tones.
​The fossil itself weighs 10.05 kg and is seamlessly set upon a custom handcrafted sculptural base of fine white Carrara marble (weighing 7.32 kg), bringing the total weight to approximately 17.37 kg. Its clean marble finish beautifully highlights the organic form of the piece. A natural art object of extraordinary aesthetic refinement and paleontological value, perfect for luxury interior design projects, natural history collections, and fine art galleries.

An elegant natural sculpture featuring a rare fossil ammonite belonging to the genus Aioloceras, expertly polished to reveal the stunning natural sheen of its aragonitic mother-of-pearl and delicate, intricate suture lines. The specimen displays a sleek, balanced shell morphology with rich chromatic hues ranging from ivory and honey to warm amber tones.
​The fossil itself weighs 10.05 kg and is seamlessly set upon a custom handcrafted sculptural base of fine white Carrara marble (weighing 7.32 kg), bringing the total weight to approximately 17.37 kg. Its clean marble finish beautifully highlights the organic form of the piece. A natural art object of extraordinary aesthetic refinement and paleontological value, perfect for luxury interior design projects, natural history collections, and fine art galleries.

Details

Specimen
Ammonite
Scientific name
Aioloceras (Cleoniceras) sp. Madagascar Ammonite on Carrara marble base
Country of origin
Italy
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
17.37 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
ItalyVerified
3895
Objects sold
98.91%
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