8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
150
Taxidermy: A Paradise Riflebird (Lophorina paradisea), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult male with wings outstretched, sat atop a turned ebonised bird perch, above a faded red velvet covered floor, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome with original ebonised base, raised upon four bun feet, 28cm by 20cm by 38cm high overall
Sold for £850
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
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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