Natural History 2021-05-25 Auction - 204 Price Results - Bonhams in CA
Natural History
Palm Frond with Bird - An Incomparable Presentation
Giant Beaver Skull
Rare Double Butterfly in Amber
Done
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Auction Details

Natural History

This auction is highlighted by a superb selection of amber fossils, 11 of which were deaccessioned from the Myanmar Amber Museum, a private museum located in Yangon, Myanmar, and brought to the United States by the museum's curator, Roger Long. Among the lots comprising Long's collection of fossilized creatures is a well-preserved Lizard in Amber (estimate: $3,000 – 4,000), featuring a clear view of the lizard's feet. The sale will also present buyers with the opportunity to acquire a Rare Double Butterfly in Amber from Mexico. This spectacular specimen, entombed in an extraordinary piece of Oligocene amber, is the only known example of two butterflies in amber. It is estimated to fetch between $25,000 – 30,000.

Auction Curator:

Tom Lindgren
Tom Lindgren
Co-Consulting Director, Natural History Department, Bonhams Los Angeles
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Fine Nanotyrannus Tooth: Fine Nanotyrannus ToothNanotyrannus lancensisCretaceousLance Creek Formation, WyomingA fine Nanotyrannus lancensis dinosaur tooth. This species was first discovered in 1942 and misidentified as
Est.
$2,000
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$2,500
SOLD
Dinosaur claw: Dinosaur clawSpinosaurus aegyptiacusCenomanian, Middle CretaceousKem Kem Region of Southeastern Morocco A claw from the hand of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus displays two characteristic large grooves along
Est.
$1,500
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$1,800
SOLD
ANKYLOSAURID SCUTE: ANKYLOSAURID SCUTEDenversaurus schlessmaniCretaceousLance Creek Formation, WyomingThe bony plates, or scutes, which covered the back of ankylosaurids like armor, were designed for the protection of
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
Therapod Dinosaur Tooth: Therapod Dinosaur ToothNanotyrannus lancensisCretaceousLance Creek Formation, WyomingA fine theropod tooth. Theropods are a carnivorous bipedal group of dinosaurs characterized by hollow bones and
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
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Partial Duckbilled Dinosaur Maxilla: Partial Duckbilled Dinosaur MaxillaEdmontosaurus annectensCretaceousLance Creek Formation, WyomingDiscovered on a private ranch in the 67-65-million-year-old Lance Creek Formation in Niobrara County,
Est.
$1,600
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$2,400
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African Tyrannosaurus Dinosaur Tooth: African Tyrannosaurus Dinosaur ToothCarcharodontosaurus saharicus CretaceousMoroccoCarcharodontosaurus possessed enormous jaws which contained approximately sixty-four long, blade-like, very sharp,
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
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Large Theropod Dinosaur Tooth: Large Theropod Dinosaur ToothCarcharodontosaurus saharicusCretaceousSahara Desert, MoroccoA large, complete dinosaur tooth, of Carcharodontosaurus saharicus. Known as the T. rex of Africa, this
Est.
$900
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$1,400
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Hadrosaur Tail Vertebra: Hadrosaur Tail VertebraEdmontosaurus annectensCretaceousLance Creek Formation, Niobrara County, WyomingA caudal (tail) vertebra from a duckbilled dinosaur. Hadrosaurs were large herbivores known for
Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
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Tyrannosaurus Tooth: Tyrannosaurus ToothTyrannosaurus rexCretaceousHell Creek Formation, WyomingDuring their lifetimes, Tyrannosaurs' teeth would commonly break off. The present specimen is a tooth which has been shed,
Est.
$2,000
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$3,500
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Large Triceratops Horn: Large Triceratops HornTriceratops horridusCretaceousHell Creek Formation, WyomingTriceratops is one of the most recognized of all of the behemoths of the Age of Dinosaurs. Offered is an example of
Est.
$15,000
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$18,000
North American Oviraptor leg: North American Oviraptor legChirostenotesCretaceousMontanaChirostenotes was a carnivorous bird-like dinosaur. The oviraptorid theropod genus displayed a parrot-like head with toothless beak, long,
Est.
$12,000
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$15,000
Lot Passed
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Fused Triceratops Vertebrae: Fused Triceratops VertebraeTriceratops horridusCretaceousHell Creek Formation, WyomingTwo fused dorsal vertebrae make up this unusual offering. Triceratops' distinctive appearance included three
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
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Gem Dinosaur Bone: Gem Dinosaur BoneJurassicMorrison Formation, Colorado Plateau, Hanksville, UtahA very unusual gemmy slice of Jurassic Dinosaur bone that fluoresces. Measuring 9 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 in For further
Est.
$1,250
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$1,500
SOLD
African Tyrannosaurus Tooth: African Tyrannosaurus ToothCarcharodontosaurus saharicusCretaceousMoroccoA fine quality Carcharodontosaurus tooth displays attractive coloration and detailed preservation of serrations on both edges.
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
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Large Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth: Large Tyrannosaurus Rex ToothTyrannosaurus rexCretaceousHell Creek Formation, North DakotaDiscovered on a private ranch, this large, thick 65-million-year-old T. rex tooth displays excellent enamel,
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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Allosaurus Dinosaur Tooth in Matrix: Allosaurus Dinosaur Tooth in MatrixAllosaurus fragilisJurassicMorrison Formation, Bone Cabin Quarry, Western WyomingOne of the ferocious carnivores of the Late Jurassic Period, Allosaurus was a
Est.
$2,000
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$2,500
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Large Tyrannosaurus Tooth: Large Tyrannosaurus ToothTyrannosaurus rex CretaceousHell Creek Formation, WyomingDiscovered on a private ranch, this large, thick 65-million-year-old T.rex tooth displays excellent enamel, typical
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
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Large Cretaceous Microsite Fossil Collection: Large Cretaceous Microsite Fossil CollectionVarious speciesCretaceousHell Creek Formation, Weston County, WyomingThis extensive collection of small Cretaceous fossils is the result of more than
Est.
$10,000
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$12,000
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Seven Red Dinosaur Bone Cabochons: Seven Red Dinosaur Bone CabochonsUtahA group of seven red dinosaur bone cabochons fashioned with the following shapes: rectangular, pear, oval, cushion and free-form. Individual carats weights as
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
Seven Fancy-Colored Dinosaur Bone Cabochons: Seven Fancy-Colored Dinosaur Bone CabochonsUtahA group of seven fancy colored dinosaur bone cabochons comprising five ovals, one cushion, and one rectangular-shaped with colors of orange, red, grey,
Est.
$600
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$900
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Large Ichthyosaurus Paddle: Large Ichthyosaurus PaddleTemnodontosaurus trigonodon Lower JurassicHolzmaden, GermanyA very large section of an ichthyosaur, comprising bones from the shoulder area, vertebrae and a complete paddle
Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
Ichthyosaurus Vertebrae: Ichthyosaurus VertebraeTemnodontosaurus trigonodon Early JurassicHolzmaden, GermanyTemnodontosaurus was an apex predator of the Early Jurassic seas. Offered are twelve articulated vertebrae from one
Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
Lot Passed
Ichthyosaur Rib: Ichthyosaur RibIchthyosaurus sp.JurassicHolzmaden, GermanyA marvelous 30-inch Ichthyosaurus rib in natural matrix. Measuring 28 x 18 ¾ x ¾ in For further information on this lot please
Est.
$600
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$800
Lot Passed
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Large Fossil Salamander: Large Fossil SalamanderChelotriton sp. MioceneBosniaAn unusual fossil salamander from Eastern Europe. Measuring 10 ½ x 7 ½ x ¾ in For further information on this lot please visit
Est.
$800
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$1,200