8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
108
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula), circa 1870-1900, a full mount adult perched upon a bare branch with head turning to the left, set against a plain cream painted interior, re-cased within a period style ebonised single-glass table display case, 31cm by 18cm by 41cm, mounted very much in the manner of North East Taxidermist's such as Robert Duncan and Joseph Cullingford, each adopted this simple, clean, yet very effective process of letting the natural beauty of the specimen show, and not be overpowered by a cluttered interior
Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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