30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Barn Owl (Tyto alba), dated 1990, by David Astley, Taxidermist, York, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the right, perched upon a short wooden beam, set against a faux brick back drop, enclosed within a wall hanging picture frame style five-glass display case, 41.5cm by 18.5cm by 52cm excluding outer frame, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
with Cites Article 10 (non transferable) licence no. 622679/01
Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £400
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Nov, 2022
The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.
This sale is now closed for Entries. To enquire about consigning for our next sale in early 2023 please contact Robbie Bright
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