30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Scottish Red Deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus), dated 1991, Avonvogie, Isle of Islay, Scotland, by Colin Dunton, Taxidermy, Marlborough, Wiltshire, a high quality adult Monarch Red Deer stag shoulder mount, with head turning very slightly to the right, 16 points (8+8), widest span 76cm, from the wall 76cm, height 124cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, bearing oval ivorine plaque - P.L.M.S, Avenvogie Marauders, 11.9.91, 17st 3lbs.
Provenance: From the Collection at Dunlossit Castle, Isle of Islay
Sold for £850
Estimated at £700 - £900
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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