JK283-6 Ancient Swamp Kauri Stump – 160 × 160 × 45 cm

Description

Material details

Auction item number

ST0118102026

Dimensions / estimated weight

Approximately 160 × 160 × 45 cm (H) · estimated weight 350 kg

Condition / finish

Unfinished stump timber · natural cracks, cavities and irregular edges

Unearthed

2010–2012

Estimated carbon age

45,000 ± 1,500 years BP (estimated)

Milling statement

#7-01-02416

Material registration

Optional after purchase — NZ$100

Location

Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand

Optional AncientKauri.org registration is available after purchase for an additional NZ$100. It is not included in the auction or Buy Now price.

Seller-supplied age estimate. A laboratory report for this individual piece has not been supplied.

Material description

If this auction closes without any bids, it automatically extends by 14 days. This repeats until a bid is received or the seller withdraws the listing. The current closing time is shown in the auction panel.

One substantial piece of genuine New Zealand Ancient Swamp Kauri, marked JK283-6. The actual-material photographs and video show the unfinished timber offered as one lot. The finished coffee table image is a design illustration only; the illustrated finish, resin work and room setting are not included. Supplied as unfinished stump timber; processing and finishing are not included in the material price. Approximate measurements: 160 cm × 160 cm × 45 cm high. Estimated weight: 350 kg. The natural outline is irregular, so dimensions are approximate overall measurements. Milling Statement: #7-01-02416. The piece retains sculptural root contours, visible grain, natural cavities, gum features, cracks and checks. Suitable for a substantial custom coffee table, a sculptural centrepiece or a specialist furniture project, subject to assessment and further work. Levelling, stabilising, filling, sanding and finishing may be required. Inspection is welcome before bidding. AUCTION — NO RESERVE Opening bid: NZ$8,000 / US$4,800. Buy Now: NZ$16,000 / US$9,600. Material prices include GST. Fixed display conversion: NZ$1 = US$0.60. The auction closing date will be set when the seller activates trading. OVERSEAS BUYERS — ADDITIONAL PROCESSING COST This unfinished material must be processed into an eligible finished product before export. Indicative additional export processing and finishing cost: NZ$5,000–10,000 / US$3,000–6,000, depending on the agreed design, scope and finish. This is an estimate, not a fixed quote, and is additional to the auction or Buy Now price. Contact us to confirm the processing scope, final GST-inclusive quote and export eligibility before payment. International freight, packing and destination charges are quoted separately. COLLECTION & FREIGHT Collection from Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand, by arrangement. Full factory address available on request. At approximately 350 kg, suitable lifting equipment and transport are required. Contact us for a collection arrangement or a freight quote.

Additional material photos

Finished design reference

Design illustration only. This listing is for the unfinished timber shown in the material photos and video. The illustrated finish, resin work, furniture and room setting are not included. Processing and finishing cost extra.

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