20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Northern White-faced Scops Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis), captive bred, dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermy, Darlington, Co Durham, a full mount adult perched atop a small tree stump with head turning to the left, amidst a natural setting of twisted branches and leaves, set against a water colour painted evening woodland scene back drop, enclosed within a diamond shaped oak framed five-glass wall hanging display case, 37.5cm by 10.5cm by 52cm excluding outer frame, signed and dated to interior right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Sold for £350
Estimated at £400 - £600
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
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Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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