8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: A Pair of Cased European Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus), modern, a high quality pair of full mount adults, the female perched above the male with wings outspread, both perched upon tree stumps above painted faux rock work and soil covered groundwork below, set against a graduated wash painted backdrop, enclosed within an ebonised three-glass display case 38cm by 47cm by 64cm
With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licences no. 219203/57 - 238986/08
Sold for £350
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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Tuesday 7 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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