8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Wall Cased Charm Of European Gold Finches (Carduelis carduelis), dated 2021, by A.J. Armitstead, Taxidermist & Naturalist, Darlington, Co Durham, a charm of full mount Goldfinches, male and female with juvenile, one in flying pose above the juvenile perched atop a cut fence post, all mounted amidst a natural setting of tall grasses leaves and fauna, set against a watercolour painted woodland scene backdrop, enclosed within an oak framed wall hanging five-glass display case with gilded mouldings, 20cm by 12cm by 48.5cm, excluding outer frame, signed to interior lower right, taxidermist's full paper trade label to verso
Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £400
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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