30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea), circa early 20th century, by Henry Murray & Son, Naturalists, Bank Buildings, Carnforth, a high quality full mount Ivory gull, with head turning slightly to the right, stood upon seaweed covered painted faux rockwork, set against a watercolour painted stormy shoreline back drop, enclosed within a later four-glass table display case with taped frame, 36.5cm by 27.5cm by 38.5cm, bearing taxidermist's trade label to interior upper left.
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £250 - £300
Recently - restored and re-cased by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist and Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham. 23/09/22
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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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