30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Diorama of Seabirds, circa 1870-1900, attributed to Henry Shaw, Taxidermy, Shrewsbury, a good quality seabird diorama to include - an adult Guillemot in breeding plumage, Atlantic Puffin and a Razorbill in breeding plumage, all mount adults perched upon individual oainted faux rocks, amidst a shoreline scene of seaweed, sea shells and pebbled groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 64.5cm by 24cm by 53.5cm, unsigned.
Sold for £140
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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