19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Cased European Woodcock (Scolopax), circa mid-20th century, attributed to Rowland Ward, Ltd, London, a full mount adult in low crouching position, nestled amidst a natural setting of dry ferns, leaves and fauna, stood upon painted soil groundwork below, enclosed within a five-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 38.5cm by 23.5cm by 35cm
Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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