2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 98
 

98

Entomology/Coleoptera: A Collection of Various Jewel Beetles, by Deyrolle, Paris, a superb collection of thirty eight various Jewel and other Beetle specimens, eighteen contained within a rectangular green taped entomology box, 26cm by 6cm by 39cm, the remaining twenty specimens contained within a similar rectangular glazed entomology box, 26cm by 6cm by 19.5cm, (2).

Deyrolle was established in 1831 by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle who was succeeded by his son Achille. Deyrolle is a reference in the field of taxidermy, various birds beasts and mammals from all over the world can be found at Deyrolle with only a few exceptions, no animal was killed to be mounted: the non-domestic species were sourced from zoos and parks where they died from illness or old age. They are traceable and protected species all conform to CITES regulations

Sold for £320
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

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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