30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased European Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), dated 1999, by Roger. G. Fisher, Taxidermy, Sheffield, a superb quality full mount adult in flying pose with wings outstretched, above frosted groundwork beneath, amidst a natural setting of frozen leaves and fauna, set against a watercolour painted winter woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a picture frame style wall hanging four-glass display case, 39.5cm by 18cm by 44.5cm excluding outer frame, a pair of trade mark Jay wing feathers to the interior groundwork, signed and dated to interior lower right.
Sold for £380
Estimated at £220 - £320
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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