8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: An Unusual Cased Elliot's Pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult cock bird with head turning to the right, stood atop a large painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, set against a wash painted back drop, re-cased within a four-glass table display case with ebonised taped frame, 45.5cm by 20cm by 61cm
Sold for £400
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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