20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Trio of Great Spotted Woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major), modern, by Mike Gadd, Taxidermist & Sculptor, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, a trio of full mounts, male, female and juvenile, all mounted upon a small lichen encrusted branch, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a five-glass picture frame style wall hanging display case, 31cm by 12cm by 41cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Sold for £380
Estimated at £350 - £450
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
Viewing
Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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