ODESSA METEORITE
Iron, coarse octahedrite
Odessa, Texas

It was approximately 75,000 years ago that the Odessa meteorite entered Earth’s atmosphere as a large fireball and broke up in flight, creating several craters in what is now a working Texas oilfield. This exquisite sculptural specimen originates from the second most famous American impact event (the first being Meteor Crater, Arizona). Rarely are complete Odessa meteorites this size available and almost never are they as aesthetic as the specimen offered here. With two pronounced flanges this meteorite orients in a variety of positions. A patina ranging from milk chocolate to jet black, characteristic of Odessa meteorites, adorns its curves and crenelations. This meteorite also has a significant terrestrial provenance as well: before its acquisition by the Macovich Collection, it was among the largest specimens in the historic DuPont Collection of Meteorites. A custom molded pedestal accompanies this superlative example from the most historic meteorite shower in Texas. 279 x 217 x 173mm (11.0 x 8.5 x 6.75 inches) and 11.9 kilograms (26 pounds).

Estimate: $13,000 -17,000