8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Cased European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), attributed to E.F. Spicer, (1850-1927), a full mount adult perched upon the side of a nest, tending her clutch of faux eggs, set amidst a natural setting of ferns, brush and fauna, above pebble covered groundwork, set against a wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period three-glass display case, 30.5cm by 18.5cm by 25.5cm
Sold for £250
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 8th Dec, 2021
A superb quality auction comprising over 300 lots, including Victorian, Mid-Century, and modern Taxidermy and Natural History specimens by some of the most prolific and renowned taxidermy companies of the last 140 years, to include a private collection of cased Victorian birds and animals from a private vendor, numerous antique and modern African game trophies from various private vendors, rare and unusual Natural history specimens including a large Narwhal Tusk, and three wonderful Blonde Turtle shells.
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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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