Taxidermy: An Unusual Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), circa early 20th century, by...
Taxidermy: An Unusual Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen), circa early 20th century, by Ralph Allder, Taxidermist & Engraver, Newbury, a full mount adult male stood upon painted faux groundwork, amidst ferns, moss and brush, set against a pale blue/green back board, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 44.5cm by 18cm by 43.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower right, ex Lot 7 - ''The Bruce Housed Collection'' Tennants auction 09th August 2019.