30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Snipe & Chick (Gallinago gallinago), dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult Snipe stood upon a painted faux rock ledge, shielding below a young chick, set amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, above soil groundwork, set against a water colour painted hillside lake scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style octagonal wall hanging display case, 23.5cm by 8cm by 28.5cm, signed and dated to interior lower left, young chick within is an original Henry Murray specimen.
Sold for £360
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Nov, 2022
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
This sale is now closed for Entries. To enquire about consigning for our next sale in early 2023 please contact Robbie Bright
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