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Martian meteorites, fossilized skeletons share spotlight in Heritage Nature & Science Platinum Night Auction
Not since the namesake fall of the Chassignite Martian Meteorite variety fell in Chassigny, France, back in 1815 has another occurred until Diderot now classified as NWA 2737 in 2000 hit Morocco.
DALLAS, TX
.- A pair of important Martian meteorites, each of which could bring $300,000 or more and a selection of significant fossils are just a handful of the extraordinary specimens that will cross the block in Heritage Auctions Nature & Science Platinum Night Auction March 19. This is an exceptional sale, a curated event that really represents the best of the best in a number of categories, Heritage Auctions Nature & Science Director Craig Kissick said. What started out as something of a boutique auction has evolved into a truly exceptional Platinum event with incredible, museum-quality fossils and meteorites that can stand as the centerpieces of any collection.