20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History: A Cased Re-creation of a Dodo (†Raphus cucullatus), circa 2014, by World Renowned Taxidermist, Carl Church, Pickering, Nth Yks, a fantastic reproduction of the extinct Dodo, a full mount adult stood with head turning to the right, amidst a natural setting of branches, leaves and brush, mounted upon sand and pebble covered groundwork, enclosed within a large oak framed five-glass display case, 83cm by 58cm by 84.5cm, bearing taxidermist's circular ivorine plaque to base lower right front, a rare opportunity to purchase one of these fabulous creations, only five such examples have ever been created by Carl Church.
Sold for £17,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
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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