8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Large Domed Diorama of Tropical Birds, circa 1870-1900, a superb diorama of various tropical birds, comprising - Red-legged Honeycreeper, Ring-necked Parakeet, Red-cowled Cardinal, Violaceouse Euphonia, Saffron Finch, Palm Tanager, Buff-rumped Warbler,Flame-crested Tanager, Bull-headed Shrike, etc, all mounted upon centrally mounted branches, amidst tall grasses, ferns and foliage, upon painted faux rockwork, enclosed beneath a large period glass dome, supported upon an ebonised oval base, raised on four squat feet, 51cm by 22cm by 63cm
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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