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SPRING 2017

1 Presenting Exquisite Natural History and Historical Artifacts

This was an exceptional season at our Green River quarry in Southwestern Wyoming, with unmatched finds of unique and dramatic fossils; some of the most compelling you will find inside.

Artist, designer, and naturalist Christopher Marley has created extraordinary works of art, utilizing vivid, unusual, and visually striking elements from the natural world.

Our Militaria team has uncovered rare, exceptional historic Naval Binoculars and Military Optics from World War II and the Atomic Age of the 1960s.

House of Whitley is located at the Gallery of Amazing Things in Dania Beach. You can visit our collections at our South Florida showroom Monday through Friday, with private viewing available in the evening and weekends by appointment.

View all of our discoveries online at www.HouseofWhitley.com.

Canadian Ammonite Please call us at 954.908.7000 to speak with one of our specialists or by email - [email protected]. Southern Alberta, Canada Age: Upper Cretaceous (70 million years) Size: 57”W x 47”H

This magnficent ammonite in its matrix is one of the largest specimens ever found. HOUSE OF WHITLEY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE GALLERY OF AMAZING THINGS

Canadian ammonites are rare. These exceptionally scarce fossils are sought after by museums and 481 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY | DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, U.S.A. 33004 private collectors the world over. They are at the pinnacle of these collections and make some HOUSEOFWHITLEY.COM of the most popular museum displays with their brilliant array of colours. 954.908.7000 $65,000

2 3 Leaf Beetle Study Leaf Beetle Study Chrysomelid Arrayal Chrysomelid Arrayal

Size: 24”W x 30”H Size: 24”W x 30”H The family of Chrysomelidae, more commonly known as leaf beetles, includes over 37,000 species, Many Chrysomelidae, or leaf beetles, are brilliantly colored, often in glossy yellow to red or metallic blue-green hues. making it one of the largest and most commonly encountered of all beetle families. The bodies of The colors on the leaf beetles are exceptionally vibrant, making them highly desirable. most are domed and they often possess a metallic luster or multiple colors. $18,750 $18,750

4 5 Leaf Beetle Study Chrysomelid Arrayal Aesthetica Mosaic

Size: 24”W x 30”H Size: 24”W x 30”H

Each of the Chrysomelid Arrayal pieces is one of a kind. Intricate and alluring, each one is meticulously executed. Christopher Marley’s Aesthetica mosaic is an artistic showcase for the world’s most striking , bees, As with all organisms that artist and designer Christopher Marley works with, the colors are natural wasps, flies, day-flying moths and its only metallic mantis — a creation that retains both its architectural and and each specimen has been carefully selected so that the color forms and aberrations natural features. In no other series has Earth’s exquisite natural variety been more thoroughly explored. occurring in Asian leaf beetles is accurately represented. $2,500 $18,750

6 7 Museum Damselfly Wash Eupholus Beetle Ensemble

Size: 30”W x 40”H Size: 25.5”W x 31.5”H (Framed) Damselflies are similar to dragonflies, but have smaller, slimmer bodies. An ancient group, damselflies have Tropical specimens of the genus Eupholus are among the world’s most colorful weevils. Some specimens existed for at least 300 million years and are found on every continent except Antarctica. Their coloration are so brilliantly colored, they more closely resemble animated characters. Their entrancing color can vary and they are often incorporated into personal jewelry, including brooches. Preserved may warn predators that these insecta are beautiful, but not tasty. compositions are hermetically sealed, ensuring years of enjoyment. $2,000 $12,500

8 9 Geometric Prism Red and White Butterfly Contrasts, Levels

Size: 24”H x 30”W (Framed) Size: 24”W x 30”H Butterflies are a popular cultural motif. This striking work features two butterfly genera with extreme coloration Blood-Red Gliders (Cymothoe sangaris) can be found congregating around mineral rich puddles and forested properties: the Lumens Butterfly, possessing a reflective brilliance that appears to radiate its own light; and the riverbanks throughout Central Africa. As reimagined by Christopher Marley, they are contrasted here with white Oakblue, or hercules, which is so densely colored that its properties act like a miniature black hole, Pieridae butterflies from the Philippines, which possess varying and striking degrees of black markings. absorbing light. The combination envisioned here by Christopher Marley is breathtaking. $1,850 $2,400

10 11 Select Scallop Mosaic Urchin Mosaic

Size: 24”W x 30”H Size: 32”W x 32”H

Scallops are found in all of the world’s oceans, propelling themselves in a zigzag movement by snapping Sea Urchin shells (or “tests”) are round and spiny and display subtle coloring that includes shades of green, olive, their shells together. Artist Christopher Marley reveals their colors in rich shades of purple, red, yellow, brown, purple, blue and red. Brought together in this stunning Christopher Marley mosaic, the subtle design orange and maroon, to reflect the brilliant beauty of the ocean in any space. elements draw the viewer in for closer observation of their symmetry and design.

$1,200 $2,500

12 13 Pitcher Plant Mosaic Brazilian Agates Study

Size: 33.5”W x 41.5”H (Framed) Size: 60”W x 40”H

Pitcher plants of the genus Sarracenia are among the most beautiful and recognized carnivorous plants in Agate is variety of silica that is characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color, classically North America, featuring leaves (called pitfall traps) that capture and ingest and small , associated with volcanic rocks. Its cryptocrystalline rock texture consists of such minute crystals that its including tree frogs. The compelling beauty of these natives of Southeastern U.S. wetlands and crystalline nature is only vaguely revealed even microscopically. The warm, deep colors of this striking swamps, arranged in a spectacular Christopher Marley mosaic, camouflage their ravenous nature. piece include rich blue-green, purple and orange hues, highlighting nature’s spectacular artistry.

$1,200 $36,000

14 15 King Cobras (Omicron) Design Study Chelonian Mosaic

Size: 32”W x 32”H Size: 32”W x 40”H

King cobras are particular to Asia and are found predominantly in forests from India through Southeast Asia. It is a The earliest known members of the Chelonian (turtle) group date from over 150 million years ago, making central symbol in the mythologies and folk traditions of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. These baby king turtles one of the oldest reptile groups; more ancient than snakes or crocodilians. This colorful, captivating cobras are arranged in perpetual circular form, highlighting their symbolic connection to cyclicality and infinity. museum-quality piece is a vivid tribute to about two-dozen of the world’s roughly 325 living turtle species.

$22,000 $15,000

16 No organisms are harmed in or for the creation of the Reclamation pieces. No organisms are harmed in or for the creation of the Reclamation pieces. 17 Gila Monster Study Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Study

Size: 23.5”W x 35.5”H (Framed) Size: 40”W x 32”H

One of only a few poisonous lizards in the world, the Gila monster is named after the Arizona Gila River Basin, The large Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is found in wooded habitats in Australia, where it was first discovered. It is the largest lizard native to the United States. This specimen New Guinea and Indonesia. As with other artistic pieces in Christopher Marley’s Reclamation line, was reclaimed from one of the few licensed breeders in the U.S. this magnificent specimen has been exquisitely prepared and preserved.

$4,500 $2,500

18 No organisms are harmed in or for the creation of the Reclamation pieces. No organisms are harmed in or for the creation of the Reclamation pieces. 19 Crocodile Fossil Mural Fossil Fish Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Size: 70”H x 155.25”W x 3.75”D (framed) Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Size: 48”H x 96”W x 2.75”D Reptile fossils are rare, valuable and extremely scarce finds; crocodiles are among the most coveted of all reptile fossils. Weight: 292 lbs. Only seven prior complete specimens have been unearthed. The largest single fossil ever quarried in Quarried from Mosaic Lake and unearthed by hand, this striking mural is comprised of the Green River Formation, this spectacular Borealosuchus wilsoni measures 15’5” from head to tail, a rare 57.5” Gar, a 16.5” Diplomystus, a 9” Priscacara and 3 Knightia. exceeding the length of the next largest found specimen by more than 2’. $55,000 $750,000

20 21 Turtle Fossil Mural Trionyx Softshell Turtle Fossil Mural Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Size: 44”H x 28”W x 2.75”D (framed) Size: 71”H x 49”W x 3.25”D (framed) With a length of 36”, this Baenidae arenosa specimen is one of the largest ever found in the Green River One of the most rare fossils unearthed at the Green River Formation. Unmatched in its quality of preservation, Formation. A rare that lived on both land and in the water, this compelling find represents an its detail and completeness, this Trionyx softshell turtle measures 49” from head to tail and is presented in extinct genus of turtle that was first identified by the Hayden Geological Survey in 1870 a spectacular matrix containing nine small Knightia and one small Diplomystus fossil. and is one of only a few complete specimens discovered since. Fantastically preserved and presented in a rare, dark limestone matrix. $290,000 $175,000

22 23 Crinoid Fossil Plate

Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Alligator Snapping Turtle Fossil Age: Paleozoic (480 million years) Size: 51”H x 40.75”W Quarried: Tayloy County, Florida, USA Age: Pleistocene Epoch (20,000 years) This very unusual fossil preserves several large crinoids and stems in their original matrix. These prehistoric relatives Size: 51” H x 40.75” W of the starfish are presented in their original matrix and can be displayed vertically or horizontally.

This rare and exceptionally well-preserved Alligator Snapping Turtle fossil (Macrochelys apalachicolae) was created $50,000 approximately 20,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch, an era commonly referred to as the “Ice Age.” Discovered in Taylor County, Florida and displayed in a rock/sediment matrix, turtles of this size and completeness are very rare.

$90,000

24 25 Fossil Mural, Palm and Fish Palm Frond and Fish Fossil Mural

Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Size: 49”H x 97”W x 2.25”D Size: 129”H x 71”W x 2.5”D (framed) Weight: 290 lbs. With their delicate structure, palm fronds are among the most rare fossil finds. This striking, 113” tall fossil is one of the largest Quarried from Fossil Lake and unearthed by hand, these prehistoric fish and botanicals form a striking mural, and most complete palm fronds ever unearthed. The mural also shows 13 fish fossils, including Knightia, Priscacara and which is comprised of a 55” Partial Palm, an 18.5” prehistoric ray-finned Notogoneus, a 6.25” Diplomystus, a 7” Diplomystus, a Knightia and a Priscacara. Diplomystus; as well as 16 fish fossils that are hidden just below the surface of its light limestone matrix.

$65,000 $150,000

26 27 Natural Stone Fossil Table Natural Stone Fossil Table Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA, Wyoming, USA Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Quarried: The Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA Size: 84”H x 42”W x 2.25”D Age: Early Eocene (50 million years) Weight: 525 lbs. Size: 18.5”W x 63”L

This exquisite table evokes a prehistoric river, containing “swimming” fossils of a 7.5” Priscacara, a 3.5” Priscacara, A spectacular setting of Eocene fossils, this fossil table includes a 9.5” Phareodus, a 5.5” Diplomystus, a 5” Priscacara a 6.5” Knightia, a 4.5” Knightia and a 4” Knightia. To bring out the natural and ancient beauty of the stone, the and a 5” Knightia. The tabletop has been hand polished multiple times to bring out the richness of its color, top has been hand polished multiple times to bring out the richness of its color, depth and patina. depth and patina. Sealer hand-applied to protect the stone from staining. Sealer has been hand-applied to protect it from staining. $7,500 $30,000

28 29 7×50 Bausch & Lomb United States Naval Submarine Binocular Russian 20x110 Binoculars on Monopod Size: 59”H x 26”W Size: 59”H x 26”W U.S. Navy submarines, primarily “underwater demolition units and submarine service personnel during WWII” This sleek design adds an artistic and martial element to any space. These precision instruments are made (Stephen Rohan: “A Guide to Handheld Military Binoculars,” 2002), utilized 7 x 50 Bausch & Lomb binoculars that were of military grade steel and feature high-powered optics. These wide-angle oculars were mounted on the boats’ conning tower bridges. These rare precision optics perfectly capture breathtaking sunsets, designed for air, sea and ground observation. spectacular horizons and the blue majesty of the sea. The crisp angle of the eyepieces, distinct shape of its housing and the top sight-piece help to inform a riveting silhouette. $23,000 $18,500

30 31 Zeiss 10x50 Periscope on Metal Tripod 20/40x80 Zeiss Periscope Binocular on Wood Tripod Size: 59”H x 26”W Size: 59”H x 26”W This superlative, Mid-20th Century periscope has been fully restored and its optics expertly adjusted for the highest quality viewing. Made from military grade steel, it was designed at the height of the Cold War, for observational This model of periscope was often fitted to tanks and also proved useful during the Cold War mounted inside purposes with precision angled prismatic lenses. Mounted on a striking metal tripod, militaria like this saw service bunkers and along the Berlin Wall. These precision instruments are made of military grade steel, feature inside bunkers and along the Berlin Wall during the tense 1960s Atomic Age; it will add a strong martial element to high-powered optics and are as functional today as when they served with the world’s militaries. any space, transforming it into a conversation piece and a preserve for an important piece of modern history. $9,500 $13,500

32 33 Jacobs R-755A 7 Cylinder Air Cooled Radial Engine with 3 blade prop

Size: 72”W x 84”H x 54”D

This stunning example of aviation technology and history was manufactured in 1944. Jacobs Aircraft Engine Company began manufacturing its R-755, a seven-cylinder, air-cooled, radial aircraft engine, in 1933. The engine’s power output ranged between 200 and 350 horsepower. This striking aluminum engine features steel cylinders with aluminum-alloy cylinder heads.

$75,000

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