8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Cased Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), circa 2019, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermy, Gainford, Co Durham, a large full mount female stood atop a cut tree stump, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed within a five-glass wooden framed table display case, 46.5cm by 28.5cm by 65cm overall including base
With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no. 596330/02
Sold for £700
Estimated at £350 - £450
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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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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