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LOT 2432
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
FOSSIL WOOLLY MAMMOTH LEG BONE SECTION
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 2.6 MILLION-11,700 YEARS B.P.
4 3/4 in. (690 grams, 11.9 cm).
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, 2.6 MILLION-11,700 YEARS B.P.
4 3/4 in. (690 grams, 11.9 cm).
The terminal of Mammuthus primigenius leg bone displaying good deep brown patina. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the North Sea.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
See Guide to the Elephants (Recent and Fossil) in the British Museum (Natural History), BM, 1922, pp.35-47, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
