Authenticity & Integrity

At Fossil Realm, authenticity isn’t a claim — it’s our foundation. Every specimen we handle is evaluated, prepared, and represented with transparency and respect for both science and the collector.

Each fossil passes through skilled hands for stabilization and, when needed, careful restoration. This work is done with restraint and always disclosed. Thoughtful preparation preserves a specimen’s integrity — it never conceals it.

Every acquisition is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by founder Peter Lovisek. The certificate affirms the specimen’s identity, provenance, and overall quality — serving as a permanent record of Fossil Realm’s assurance.

In addition, each specimen includes a Condition Report, prepared either by Peter or by the professional preparator who worked on the piece. These reports document the specimen’s preparation, restoration, and stability, ensuring that clients understand precisely what is original and what has been restored.

As active members of the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) and the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA), we adhere to rigorous professional standards governing provenance, authenticity, and responsible trade. These organizations promote ethical practices in the acquisition, restoration, and sale of natural history specimens — values that guide every aspect of our work.

Provenance, legality, and condition are verified for every specimen to the fullest extent possible, and all relevant details are communicated clearly to our clients. Our relationships with experienced preparators, collectors, and landowners are built on professionalism, trust, and shared respect for natural history.

Integrity means responsibility at every stage — from excavation to presentation. Our role is to safeguard authenticity so that each specimen’s story endures with clarity and credibility.