8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A late Victorian Diorama of Pheasants & Sparrowhawk, circa 1870-1900, a display of Ring-necked Pheasants, a female feeding with her chicks, a full mount adult female Sparrowhawk above in flying position chasing one of her young, all mounted upon grit and pebble covered ground work, amidst a natural setting of tall grasses and fauna, set against a blue sky painted back drop, enclosed within a a large ebonised three-glass display case, 107cm by 23cm by 79.5cm
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300
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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