2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Victorian Octagonal Cased Diorama of European Kingfishers (Alcedo athis), by Henry Ward, 1812-1878, Late Williams, 2 Vere Street, Oxford Street, London, a pair of full mount adult Kingfishers, one in flying pose above the second below perched upon a small branch, amidst a natural setting of dry grasses and fauna, mounted upon painted faux rockwork, enclosed within a period glazed octagonal wall hanging display case, 36cm by 10.5cm by 32cm excluding outer frame, small trade label to interior lower left, large paper trade label to verso
Sold for £900
Estimated at £500 - £700
Both birds hold good original colour (must have been displayed out of direct sunlight) no signs of any moth or insect damage or infestation, all glass good no cracks, case structure sound, outer taped frame showing signs of wear and would benefit re-taping. 30/08/22
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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 2nd Sep, 2022
Over 360 lots of Natural History and Taxidermy, including a superb recreation of a Dodo by Carl Church, a Giant Clam Shell from the early 20th Century, fine collectors cabinets and rare pieces such as a taxidermy Ocean Sun Fish and a Pair of Oilbirds by Rowland Ward.
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