Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 362

Fossilized Trilobite and Cave Painting

Estimate: $400 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Rock Fragment possibly United States, Paleozoic Period, fine example of extinct marine arthropod related to modern-day crabs, lobsters, shrimp, spiders and insects, 3-1/4 x 7-3/4 in.; stone cave painting fragment depicting figures, one corner with museum accession number .2564, 4-1/2 x 10-3/4 x 10-1/2 in., reasonably good condition . Notes: The arthropod flourished in prehistoric salt waters during the early to middle Paleozoic age.
Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Both found in Colorado: The trilobite by John Shaffer; The cave fragment by Tony Gilyard, Williston, Florida; Tharpe Collection