8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic Fishing Mouse, "Gone Fishing", dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic mouse in full fishing attire, sat upon a painted faux rock ledge, with fishing rod and landing net in hand, above a river below, set against an oil painted river bank scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 19.5cm by 5cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, signed and titled to interior "Gone Fishing", A.J. Armitstead 2021, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Sold for £550
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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