Largest, most intact stegosaurus fossil ever found sells for $44.6M
The stegosaurus fossil "Apex" sold for $44.6 million at Sotheby’s, New York, becoming the most valuable fossil auctioned. It measures 3.4m tall, 8.2m long, showing arthritis, and will be loaned to a US institution. The auction totaled $45.8 million, featuring various natural history items.
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The largest and most complete stegosaurus fossil ever found, nicknamed "Apex," was sold for $44.6 million at Sotheby’s in New York, becoming the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction. Discovered in Colorado in 2022, the specimen measures 3.4 meters tall and 8.2 meters long, making it over 30% larger than the previously most intact stegosaurus. The fossil, which showed evidence of arthritis, was purchased by an anonymous buyer who plans to loan it to a US institution. Sotheby’s global head of science and popular culture, Cassandra Hatton, expressed excitement over the sale, highlighting the specimen's historical significance and the commitment to preserving ancient treasures. The auction, which also featured meteorites, minerals, and paleolithic tools, totaled $45.8 million, marking the highest ever total for a natural history auction. "Apex" is among the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found, with 254 fossil bone elements out of an estimated total of 319, showcasing its exceptional preservation and scientific value.
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