2nd Sep, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: Anthropomorphic "Gamekeeper Mouse and Son", dated 2022, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount anthropomorphic Gamekeeper mouse and son in full hunting attire, stood upon a small tree stump, each with miniature shotgun in hand, set against an oil painted woodland scene back drop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case, 19.5cm by 6cm by 28.5cm excluding outer frame, signed to interior ''Gamekeeper & Son'', A.J. Armitstead 2022, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
Sold for £300
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 2nd Sep, 2022
Over 360 lots of Natural History and Taxidermy, including a superb recreation of a Dodo by Carl Church, a Giant Clam Shell from the early 20th Century, fine collectors cabinets and rare pieces such as a taxidermy Ocean Sun Fish and a Pair of Oilbirds by Rowland Ward.
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