8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 76
 

76

Taxidermy: European Pine Marten (Martes martes), circa 2007, House of Bruar, Perthshire, Scotland, a full mount adult stood upon a frosted tree trunk, amidst frosted fauna, above snow covered groundwork beneath, set against a pale blue painted sky back drop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case 51cm by 28cm by 76.5cm

Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

case and specimen within in excellent condition - animal killed by Road Traffic Accident on road near House of Bruar, 19th June 2007 Perthshire. Natural England Licence No - GL20.

 


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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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