Lot 815
Mass Mortality Plate of 26 Fish and A Stingray. Stingrays are one of the most highly-valued fish fossils from the 52 million year old Green River formation of Wyoming. Not only does this large 20" x 17½" limestone plate contain an excellent juvenile 7"x3" long stingray, but it also has a school of 26 small Gosiutichthys which was a relative of the modern day herring. Single fish fossils are highly desired but mass mortality fossils such as this assemblage are rarely encountered and in great demand. The position of the fish could not be better as the 26 small fish appear to be swimming aroung the small sting ray. The detail on the stingray is excellent with the all-important tiny rays well defined in the central disk, as well as the delicate bones in the bones. Only the end of the tail and two stingers have been restored. The fragile limestone has been backed with wood for stability and the slab has been nicely squared off. Can be framed for hanging. Add $50 for domestic shippiing.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,750.
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| Realized $2,185 |
