19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Polar Bear Skin (Ursus maritimus), circa 1960-1970, Canada, a large adult skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, limbs outstretched, backed onto green canvas backing material with red serrated felt border, nose to tail 258cm, across the forelimbs 252cm, across the rear limbs 218cm
Cites Annex B, Appendix II
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
Plastic jaw set, all claws present, fur pile is deep and in good condition, no signs of any insect or moth damage / infestation, open stitched seam to left and right side, also open stitched seam to right shoulder (easy repair), some filler missing around gumline, sprayed with insecticidal chemical 03/01/23
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 19th Apr, 2023
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.
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