8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
167
Taxidermy: A Pair of Resplendant Quetzal's (Pharomachrus mocinno), circa 1900-1920, a pair of full mount adults, one perched upon a high branch with tail hanging below, the other in stooped position with tail upright, both mounted upon a centrally positioned tree, amidst various insects, moths and butterflies, above painted groundwork, ferns and fauna, enclosed within a gilded period bow-back hanging display cabinet, with single-glazed door, 64cm by 30cm by 132cm
Sold for £7,000
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
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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