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South Dakota, USA
Details
An Oviraptorosaur
South Dakota, USA
From the Hell Creek Formation, Perkins County, Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous, (circa 68-66 million years ago). A remarkably preserved specimen of a Caenagnathid oviraptorosaur with representation of all four key skeletal regions: jaws, hands, pelvis, and feet; approximately 100 fossil bone elements with additional cast, sculpted and 3D printed material, mounted on custom frame
78 ½ x 78 x 23 1⁄3 in. (199.5 x 198.5 x 67 cm.)
‘Spike’ is arguably the most complete caenagnathid known in private hands and marks the debut of the iconic oviraptorosaurs at auction.
South Dakota, USA
From the Hell Creek Formation, Perkins County, Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous, (circa 68-66 million years ago). A remarkably preserved specimen of a Caenagnathid oviraptorosaur with representation of all four key skeletal regions: jaws, hands, pelvis, and feet; approximately 100 fossil bone elements with additional cast, sculpted and 3D printed material, mounted on custom frame
78 ½ x 78 x 23 1⁄3 in. (199.5 x 198.5 x 67 cm.)
‘Spike’ is arguably the most complete caenagnathid known in private hands and marks the debut of the iconic oviraptorosaurs at auction.
Provenance
Found and excavated on private land in South Dakota, Perkins County, during the 2022 field season.
Prepared and mounted in Europe during 2024 and 2025.
Acquired by the current owner in 2024.
Prepared and mounted in Europe during 2024 and 2025.
Acquired by the current owner in 2024.
Further Details
CHRISTIE’S WILL REQUIRE THE USE OF A SPECIAL PADDLE TO BID ON THIS LOT 7, A OVIRAPTOTOSAUR. THIS REQUIRES A SEPARATE PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE THE AUCTION.
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Thais Hitchins
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