19th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus), captive bred, circa 21st century, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a superb quality large full mount adult, perched upon a frosted and snow covered rocky outcrop, set against a watercolour painted mountainous scene back drop, enclosed within a wall mounted five-glass oak framed display case, 44.5cm by 19cm by 59.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right.
with Cites Article 10 (non transferable) licence no. 626860/01
Sold for £350
Estimated at £350 - £450
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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