19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), circa early 20th century, attributed to Theobald Bros, Naturalist's & Taxidermist's, Mysore, India, (1862-1919), a superb large adult neck mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape, ears laid back, glass eyes, from the wall 50cm, height 49cm, mounted upon a typical Indian hardwood shield.
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
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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