Petrified Wood Sequoia Trunk | Quartz Crystallization
Ca. 55,000,000–11,700 BCE. North America, western United States, Eocene to Pleistocene Epoch, ca. 55 million to 11,700 years ago. A section of petrified Sequoia tree trunk, cross-cut and polished on one end to reveal black and gray mineralization with areas of quartz crystallization. The exterior retains the original bark form, with vertical grooves and texture preserved in stone. Sequoia-related species were widespread across North America during the Eocene, later retreating to their present range in California and Oregon as climates cooled during the Pleistocene Ice Age. Size: 11.5" Diameter x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm) Size: 11.5" Diameter x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm).
Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection
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Item #
201887
Condition
Overall excellent condition. The polished surface is smooth and well-finished, with natural inclusions and internal fissures consistent with petrified wood. The exterior retains strong bark detail with expected surface irregularities, small losses, and stable cracks from the fossilization process. No major structural instability observed.
Buyer's Premium
30%
Ca. 55,000,000–11,700 BCE. North America, western United States, Eocene to Pleistocene Epoch, ca. 55 million to 11,700 years ago. A section of petrified Sequoia tree trunk, cross-cut and polished on one end to reveal black and gray mineralization with areas of quartz crystallization. The exterior retains the original bark form, with vertical grooves and texture preserved in stone. Sequoia-related species were widespread across North America during the Eocene, later retreating to their present range in California and Oregon as climates cooled during the Pleistocene Ice Age. Size: 11.5" Diameter x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm) Size: 11.5" Diameter x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm).
Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
201887
Condition
Overall excellent condition. The polished surface is smooth and well-finished, with natural inclusions and internal fissures consistent with petrified wood. The exterior retains strong bark detail with expected surface irregularities, small losses, and stable cracks from the fossilization process. No major structural instability observed.
Buyer's Premium
30%
