24th Jun, 2016 10:00 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Instruments

 
Lot 356
 

356

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus taurinus), late 20th century, shoulder mount, 66cm deep,...

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus taurinus), late 20th century, shoulder mount, 66cm deep, by Nico van Rooyen SA, 1991, Rowland Ward record class

Sold for £220
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

Left ear with minor tip and rim losses. Right ear with slight loose tip section (requires regluing). Nose leather split and leading down to upper lip fur area. Some stress cracks on fur beneath chin. Further stress cracks to fur to right of nasal area and possible crack underneath chin. 250416

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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, 24th Jun, 2016

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