8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased European Otter (Lutra lutra), circa 1844-1917, by James Gardner, Bird & Animal Preserver, 29, Late 426 Oxford Street, London, a full mount adult Otter with head turning to the right with mouth agape, a Roach fish prey underfoot, stood upon a large painted faux rock ledge, amidst a natural setting of grasses, reeds and fauna, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case, 81.5cm by 31cm by 66cm, bearing taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso.
The company of James Gardner was known as a purveyor of very high quality diorama cases and held Royal Warrants for Her Majesty Queen Victoria, The Royal Families of England & France and His Highness The Khedive of Egypt, thus establishing their name in the annals of taxidermy history.
Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
. historical moth damage to the left side of the head, left side of the body and tail, in need of restoration, 12/08/21
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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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