30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 327
 

327

Entomology: Two Framed Displays of Tropical Butterflies, modern, by Deyrolle, Paris, a colourful display of twenty one various tropical butterflies, all pinned with wings displayed, enclosed within a typical glazed entomolgy box, 39cm by 5.5cm by 26cm, bearing Deyrolle trade label to verso, together with a display of six colourful swallow tail butterflies, all pinned with wings displayed, enclosed within an oak framed Watkins & Doncaster entomology box, 35.5cm by 5.5cm by 25.5cm, (not preserved and mounted by Deyrolle), (2). Deyrolle was established in 1831 by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle who was succeeded by his son Achille. Deyrolle is a reference in the field of taxidermy, various birds beasts and mammals from all over the world can be found at Deyrolle with only a few exceptions, no animal was killed to be mounted: the non-domestic species were sourced from zoos and parks where they died from illness or old age. They are traceable and protected species all conform to CITES regulations

Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £200


 

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.

 

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