BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Greetings all! im tempted to pull the trigger on this keichousaurus but I am hesitant due to being inexperienced with them. I see some white specks on the bone and I haven’t seen that before so it popped up some red flags however, I am not experienced with them nor do I know enough to confidently say real or fake. On the back of the matrix it has another smaller keichousaurus. Please let me know what you all think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Love the little one on the back! I'm no expert, but it looks good to me. I like the way they haven't painted the digits on the feet. But let's see what those more in the know say. 2 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SULLY Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I would say this is legitimate. There are enough areas that they did not try to enhance that would lead me to believe it is real. Nice find 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I am no pachypleurosaur expert,but it LOOKS legit. The neck region bend is not the standard opisthotonic one,but hey.. On the new pachypleurosauroidea from Keichow,Southwest China Young Chung Chien Vertebrata Palasiatica,vol. II,1958,n.2-3 possible repost?? about 8 MB NB: location spelling (possibly) not orthographic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 The little Keich on the back looks good, but the one on the front looks really badly acid prepped. I do however think it is authentic, some of it seems to be painted like the ribs. 2 Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Actually now that I look at it the head and half of the neck looks fishy, I'm no expert but I'm a bit worried that might've been painted on as well. But anyone feel free to correct me. I tried darkening it as much as I can but @Fossildude19 can do a much better job. 2 Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 hours ago, indominus rex said: Actually now that I look at it the head and half of the neck looks fishy, I'm no expert but I'm a bit worried that might've been painted on as well. But anyone feel free to correct me. I tried darkening it as much as I can but @Fossildude19 can do a much better job. I was wondering the same, I understand that many of these are only partials that are then painted to represent a whole specimen. But I am not comfortable to pull the trigger until I get more eyes on it. You raised some good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 This is a genuine specimen of Keichousaurus hui. It is an acid washed specimen, not very nicely prepped. I don't think there is any painting, the blackened bones are a result of acid washing. The juvenile at the back of the slab is an imprint, it's quite nice. Look at the attached photo for the positive and negative slabs for reference. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Crazyhen said: This is a genuine specimen of Keichousaurus hui. It is an acid washed specimen, not very nicely prepped. I don't think there is any painting, the blackened bones are a result of acid washing. The juvenile at the back of the slab is an imprint, it's quite nice. Look at the attached photo for the positive and negative slabs for reference. Thank you so much for the info! I am still very new and naive in this field. I appreciate all inputs greatly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 It looks real to me but not the best or worst specimen I seen. The imprint on back adds a lot of interest to the piece. We can’t talk about monetary value on the forum but getting a really good acid prepared specimen does cost a bit more. This is probably because it will be prepared out side of Chinese market . If you don’t purchase this one you can keep asking for more advice on though specimens if you need to. Cheers Bobby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Bobby Rico said: It looks real to me but not the best or worst specimen I seen. The imprint on back adds a lot of interest to the piece. We can’t talk about monetary value on the forum but getting a really good acid prepared specimen does cost a bit more. This is probably because it will be prepared out side of China market . If you don’t purchase this one you can keep asking for more advice on though specimens if you need to. Cheers Bobby Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 This is mine I have had it for about 8 years it was acid prepared in the UK. It may help as an comparison pieces. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 38 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: This is mine I have had it for about 8 years it was acid prepared in the UK. It may help as an comparison pieces. That’s an amazing piece! I wish I was lucky enough to find one of that caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, BlindFool said: That’s an amazing piece! I wish I was lucky enough to find one of that caliber. Thank you very much .They are definitely out there just don’t rush your purchases . Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I know nothing about rating Keichousaurus specimens. But I have learned to follow the "cracks". In the upper front foot, there is a crack through the fingers. One of the digits does NOT appear to have the crack running through it, so likely painted??? Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, minnbuckeye said: I know nothing about rating Keichousaurus specimens. But I have learned to follow the "cracks". In the upper front foot, there is a crack through the fingers. One of the digits does NOT appear to have the crack running through it, so likely painted??? Mike Good eye! Thanks for the input I didn’t notice it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I would say this looks totally real. The crushing on the left side shoulder area is not something that would be faked. Here are some enhanced photos. If it is a good price, I'd not hesitate to buy it. 3 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...
BlindFool Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 30 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: I would say this looks totally real. The crushing on the left side shoulder area is not something that would be faked. Here are some enhanced photos. If it is a good price, I'd not hesitate to buy it. I can’t thank you enough! You have provided an amazing deal of invaluable info! Also the enhancements on the photos are greatly helpful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead9 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 It is a real keichousaurus. It does have significant restoration and paint and is not a great specimen. The baby on the back is real and really nice. If I were buying it, it would be for the baby, not the adult. 1 Still Life Fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindFool Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 10 hours ago, steelhead9 said: It is a real keichousaurus. It does have significant restoration and paint and is not a great specimen. The baby on the back is real and really nice. If I were buying it, it would be for the baby, not the adult. Thank you for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 On 19.12.2018 at 3:17 PM, steelhead9 said: It is a real keichousaurus. It does have significant restoration and paint and is not a great specimen. The baby on the back is real and really nice. If I were buying it, it would be for the baby, not the adult. I agree that some parts of the adult looks at least suspicious - what does not mean that there are manipulations at all...would need to see the original. Nice imprint on the back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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