-Andy- Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi all. I'm interested in getting a Solnhofen dragonfly. This one caught my eye due to its unique preservation. I'm concerned about its authenticity though. I'm okay-ish with highlighting, but not if the wings are drawn on. What are your thoughts on this dragonfly here? Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) I'll inclined to say real and possibly highlighted. The reddish line through the wings does it for me as well as the ribbing in the wings. The wing tips may have been cleaned up hard to say Edited February 17, 2016 by Troodon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you Frank for your fast response. Here's one more... an ammonite and a dragonfly on the same plate! Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 More realistic no highlights. A fake would not have this on the back. Think it's nice. Let's see what others say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 ...an ammonite and a dragonfly on the same plate! This is an incredibly iconic fossil "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think the wings may have been re-shaped a bit, and perhaps some tinting was applied. I'm a bit leary of the top right wing. Doesn't seem to show the veins in the embossed picture, which I find odd. Otherwise, the rest of the wings look authentic to me, given the veins that are visible. See the pics I have played with a bit. If the price is good, I would consider it. Regards, 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The first one is real and has had the wings outlined by removing a fine line of matrix. The dragonfly itself has not been painted but the sealer they sometimes use on these fossils does highlight the natural orange color present due to iron around the previously organic material. The second has not had anything done to it. 4 _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thank you everyone for your inputs. I've gotten the specimen in the first post. If you're keen on getting the ammonite+dragonfly plate, let me know. I can pass the seller's contact. Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfossilcollector Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I've only held one actual Solhofen specimen, also a dragonfly. The imprint, if I can term it as such, and color were not nearly as distinct as yours. Beautiful fossil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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