8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
79
Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), an early example attributed to James Hutchings, Aberystwyth, Wales, a full mount adult in seated position with tail curled in front, sat upon gritted faux rock work, amidst a natural setting of tall dry grasses, and fauna, set against a blue wash painted back drop, enclosed within a typical ebonised three-glass display case, 63.5cm by 30cm by 69cm
Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180
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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