Taxidermy: European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), circa 1923, by Deyrolle Paris, head mount looking...

Taxidermy: European Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), circa 1923, by Deyrolle Paris, head mount looking straight ahead with mouth agape, mounted upon a shaped oak shield bearing a brass plaque "LE MAURIER, 10 Janvier 1923", 58cm from the wall, 76cm high, taxidermists embossed name and full paper trade label to the verso of the shield

Deyrolle was established in 1831 by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle who was succeeded by his son Achille. Deyrolle is a reference in the field of taxidermy, various birds beasts and mammals from all over the world can be found at Deyrolle with only a few exceptions, no animal was killed to be mounted: the non domestic species were sourced from zoos and parks where they died from illness or old age. They are traceable and protected species all conform to CITES regulations