8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx Pedestal Mount (Gazella gazella), dated 30/06/2005, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 86.5cm, left horn 83.5cm, tip to tip 34cm, mounted upon an octagonal hard wood pedestal, overall height 236cm, bearing attached engraved brass plaque "Oryx, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 30 June 2005"
Sold for £420
Estimated at £450 - £650
overall condition is very good, ears, nose, eyes in good order no issues, base structure sound.
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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