North America, western United States, Eocene to Pleistocene Epoch, ca. 55 million to 11,700 years ago. A substantial section of petrified Sequoia tree trunk, cross-cut and polished on one end to reveal dense black and gray mineralization with areas of quartz crystallization. The exterior retains the original bark form, with deep vertical grooves and natural texture preserved in stone. Sequoia-related species were once widespread across North America during the Eocene, later retreating to their present range in California and Oregon as climates cooled during the Pleistocene Ice Age. Size: 11.5" Diameter x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm)

Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection

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Item # 201887

  • Condition: Excellent. Overall excellent condition. The polished surface is smooth and well-finished, with natural inclusions and internal fissures consistent with petrified wood. The exterior retains strong bark detail with expected surface irregularities, small losses, and stable cracks from the fossilization process. No major structural instability observed.

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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