"Nessie Complete skeleton of Elasmosaurus sp.
Val.: €200,000 - €300,000
June 21st, 2026 at 5:00 PM
41110 Saint-Aignan - France
June 21st, 2026 at 5:00 PM
41110 Saint-Aignan - France
Featured lot by the auctions House.
Terms of sale
From 28 May to 26 June 2026, the ZooParc de Beauval, in collaboration with the Maison Rouillac, will be welcoming a guest nearly 9 metres long: an exceptional Elasmosaurus skeleton. Nicknamed "Nessie" for its resemblance to the famous myth of the Loch Ness monster, this marine predator is being unveiled to the public ahead of a historic auction.
EXHIBITION
From 28 May to 26 June 2026.
EXHIBITION VENUE
Hippopotamus Reserve (n°92 on the map).
ACCESS ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION
Admission from €5: all proceeds will be donated to the Beauval Nature association for the protection of endangered species.
If you only wish to attend the auction and do not wish to visit the ZooParc, you do not need a ticket to enter the park.
CONTACT
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 02 54 80 24 24
SELLING EXPENSES 24% INCL. TAX
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Sale commission: 24 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales
Nature of the sale Voluntary sale
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Contact:
ROUILLAC
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ROUILLAC
Sale commission: 24 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales
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Legal notice for voluntary sales: ROUILLAC Declaration date or accreditation number: 2002-189 Intra-Community VAT: FR63442092649
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