[meteorite-list] HERITAGE NATURAL HISTORY AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

From: Rich Jolly <rdjolly_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:27:55 -0700
Message-ID: <046c01cc279c$1eae90c0$5c0bb240$_at_net>

I can't see why a list member would bother with the Heritage auction unless
you are interested in something truly unique. In my mind the provenance
comes from the consignee, not the auction house. They don't add even a
fraction of the value of a 20% buyer's premium for me. For example, they
list a Martian DAG 1037 slice. I just purchased a very similar slice from
a prominent list member and dealer for a fraction of their price.

For someone not familiar meteorites, they may present a different value
equation. Personally, I'm going to sit it out and focus on buying from
the established and reputable dealers.

Just my 2 cents worth and only my personal opinion.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Darryl
Pitt
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 6:59 PM
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Subject: [meteorite-list] HERITAGE NATURAL HISTORY AUCTION THIS SUNDAY



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.]
















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