30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), attributed to A.S. Hutchinson, Taxidermy, 98 London Street, Derby, a high quality full mount adult cockbird, with head turning slightly to the left, stood amidst a natural setting of tall grasses, ferns and fauna, mounted upon painted faux rockwork, set against a graduated blue / yellow painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 82cm by 27.5cm by 61cm
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200
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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