19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca), circa late 20th century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a large frost covered painted faux rock, enclosed beneath a large modern glass dome, diameter 30cm, overall height including base 62cm, taxidermist's trade label to verso groundwork.
with Cites Article 10 (non transferable) licence no 216024/29
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
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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