161 g Seymchan meteorite slice showcasing Widmanstätten pattern, 4 bln years old, Russia

Lot M-09

161 g Seymchan meteorite slice showcasing Widmanstätten pattern, 4 bln years old, Russia

Specifications:

Location:

Magadan region, Russia

Weight:

161 g

Type:

Stony-iron

Kind:

Slice

Detection year:

1967

Available in Dubai

Approximate price USD - 4025 $

14 800,00 AED

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Lot Highlights

Rarity and Value
At 161 grams, this Seymchan meteorite slice is a substantial and remarkable specimen. Its Widmanstätten pattern, formed over billions of years, makes it a rare and sought-after addition for collectors and enthusiasts. The size and pattern intricacy amplify its aesthetic and scientific value.

Discovery
Recovered from the remote Seymchan region of Russia, this meteorite fragment was formed in the vacuum of space and eventually collided with Earth. Its discovery required advanced tools and perseverance in challenging terrains, emphasizing its rarity.

Human Touch
Polished and prepared with exceptional care, this slice reveals the stunning patterns etched by nature over millennia. The balance between its natural crystalline form and human precision makes it an extraordinary collector’s piece.

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Valeriya Khachaturova

Collection Curator

Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.

Valeriya has extensive experience also includes collection management and development for some of the most important private collections. Valeriya has curated numerous exhibitions at institutions in Europe and Russia, delivered short courses relating to the art sector, and written for art research publications in Switzerland.
Speaks French, English, Russian.

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Brought to you by

Valeriya Khachaturova

Collection Curator

Valeriya Khachaturova is an Art Historian specializing in antiquity based in Dubai and Geneva. She holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has extensive experience in curating exhibitions of Contemporary art and paleontological finds, having previously curated exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish paintings art XVI-XVII centuries.