8th Dec, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Leucistic Common Black Bird (Turdus merula), a fine quality full mount adult in stooped position with wings slightly raised, perched upon a painted faux tree stump, amidst a natural setting of ferns and fauna, above soil covered groundwork, enclosed beneath a period oval glass dome, with ebonised base, raised upon four turned feet, 34cm by 18cm by 43cm
Sold for £380
Estimated at £450 - £650
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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