Description:

North America, probably Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene period, ca. 56 to 33 million years ago. A large and well-preserved fossilized fish within a stone matrix set within a modern wooden frame. The fish has great details with individual bones and traces of soft tissue! This is a prehistoric species known as Phareodus encaustus, a freshwater fish found across North America with related species in Europe and Australia. Phareodus was predatory, note the jaws with rows of teeth! They fed upon smaller fish such as Knightia, another prehistoric species that traveled in schools. The light-colored stone matrix contrasts nicely with the caramel brown hues of the fish. This is an impressive piece that is ready to hang and display! Size of frame: 25.5" L x 1.75" W x 17.5" H (64.8 cm x 4.4 cm x 44.4 cm); size of fish: 14.5" L x 7" W (36.8 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000

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#163126

  • Condition: Stable hairline crack across stone matrix. Fish is very large with great preservation of bones and soft tissue. Frame has minor scuffs and chips. Sturdy hardware on frame verso for mounting.

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