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Eocene Fossilised Branch with Leaves and Berries
$485,000
£369,675.46
€426,381.93
CA$688,845.02
A$740,236.43
CHF 397,179.79
MX$8,719,532.73
NOK 4,994,095.44
SEK 4,562,073.93
DKK 3,186,610.05
About the Item
This perfectly preserved botanical fossil, with blossoming leaves and small berries, is a remarkable snapshot of life 50 million years ago. The branch, splitting into three main offshoots, with delicate foliage and fruiting structures, has been identified as a member of the Araliacaea family (or ‘ginseng family’). A solitary leaf even displays the damage caused by leafcutter ants during its lifetime, while resting at its base is the partial fossil of a fish, both details enigmatic of the ecosystem of the early Eocene. In its crisp definition and subtle hues of brown and red, it is reminiscent of a Dutch still life painting. Yet, originating from the renowned Green River Formation, it is among the best preserved botanical fossils known to exist. With a sleek, metal baton mounted on the reverse, it is ready to be displayed on a wall or tabletop, as a timeless and elegant snapshot of the prehistoric world.
Provenance
Discovered by Liz Lindgren on Lewis Ranch, in the Green River Formation, Wyoming, 3 August 2021
Please note that this item is a work of art and is thus exempt from US reciprocal tariffs.
ArtAncient are dealers in rare wonders from the formation of the Solar System to late antiquity, discovering, studying and placing objects in extraordinary collections. Please contact us for more details on this piece.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Eocene, circa 50 million years before present
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1052244850572
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