[meteorite-list] HERITAGE NATURAL HISTORY AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

From: Darryl Pitt <darryl_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 21:59:28 -0400
Message-ID: <88E69ECD-5556-4BA9-89AD-C1B7236B0D2F_at_dof3.com>

Greetings List:

I think we are in agreement that everything else being the same, provenance enhances value.

Well, this coming Sunday, Heritage Auction Galleries will be hosting what is arguably the preeminent Natural History auction since the introduction of the format. Years from now I believe the June 12th Heritage Natural History catalog which boasts four large dinosaurs (two of which are Jurassic) and a $13M+ sale estimate will be a collectors item, and the perceived value of all the specimens contained in the same will be enhanced. As it regards the meteorite section, several consignors, myself included, have assembled a collection which is at least worthy of a peak if you haven't already taken a look. Superlative specimens abound with many having terrific museum provenance.

Included are Murchison (2), L'Aigle (2), Wold Cottage, NWA 4662, DAG 1037, Henbury, Imilac, NWA 5717, Flandreau, Willamette, Lost City, NWA 2995 (2) and Ensisheim---and of course an assortment of aesthetic irons.

Just go to http://www.ha.com and enter "meteorites" in the search line which will bring up most of the offerings, or log into the Natural History sale itself and scroll through the catalog.


All the best and enjoy!

Darryl

[one tiny detail: I did not suggest the possible Angrite/Mecury association suggested in the NWA 4662 consignment.]
Received on Thu 09 Jun 2011 09:59:28 PM PDT