Small Dinosaur Skeleton Goes Up for Auction in Paris
Picture a dinosaur that can actually fit in your living room – that’s the little gem Giquello Auctions is putting up next month in Paris. They’re expecting the 1.3‑metre‑tall, 3‑metre‑long Iguanodon to fetch between €400,000 and €500,000 (about S$561,000 – 702,000).
Unlike the giant skeletons that’ve skull‑cracked the news, this one is truly modest. It was found in 2019 during a road‑building project on private land in Colorado, so it’s basically an “instant‑dinosaur” ready to sit on your coffee table.
What’s the scoop on the dino?
- Age: Over 150 million years old – older than your great‑grandfather’s great‑grandfather, but still looking sharp.
- Restoration: Italian paleontologists have lovingly rebuilt the skeleton, so it’s as close to the original as it can get.
- Price range: €400k–€500k – a decent bargain if you’re ready to trade your grandmother’s china for a living‑room dinosaur.
- Sale date: 20 Oct – put it on your calendar.
Recall the 3.5‑metre‑tall dinosaur from last year?
Back in 2020, Giquello sold a colossal 3.5‑metre tall, 10‑metre long skeleton for €3 million. This new, smaller dino looks like a sweet deal, but you’ll still need a hefty egg‑sized cash burn to bring it home.
Curious about dinosaur quirks?
Check out the scoop on why T‑rex had tiny arms and the new “gargoyle” dinosaur that’s ready to give a whole lot of clues.
