Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Large Ammonite Fossil Specimen On Custom Wood Stand, 20.5"H
- Price realized
- $826
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $650
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- May 16, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
Large ammonite fossil specimen, Morocco, rising on custom wood display stand, fossil: approx 18.5"l, 17"w, 5"d, overall on stand: approx 20.5"h, 17"w, 10"d, 73lbs total Provenance: From Donald and Renate Van Stone's Austin, Texas estate. Donald Van Stone served as the Regional Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago from 1971-1984, a time in which the bank was expanding internationally. After assignments in Germany, Kenya, and Australia, the Van Stones moved to Manila, Philippines where they began amassing an impressive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian art and artifacts, some of which will be offered in this auction.
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.