Sculptural Orthoceras & Ammonite Fossils (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 137)

$449.75

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. A sculptural fossil stone featuring a partial ammonite and an elongated Orthoceras shell preserved within a warm brown matrix. The fossil forms are rendered in pale quartzite, polished and raised against the textured surrounding surface, creating a strong natural contrast. The stone has been cut into an upright, freestanding form supported by a thick integral base, emphasizing both the organic structure of the fossils. Size: 17.5″ L x 3.5″ W x 17.5″ H (44.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 44.4 cm)

Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection

Condition: Loss to orthoceras shell tip. Some scratches and abrasions, but otherwise stable.