30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 93
 

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Taxidermy: A Cased Barn Owl (Tyto alba), dated 2008, by Adrian Johnstone, Taxidermist, Gainford, Co Durham, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, perched atop a small tree stump, above soil and moss covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within an oak framed five-glass table display case, 31cm by 21cm by 49cm, bearing taxidermist's trade stamp to underside.

With CITES Article 10 (non-transferable) licence no.619566/01

Sold for £550
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Taxidermist's confirmed log number to underside 7716, Bird was an RTA picked up on the side of the road between Sedgefield and Darlington, Co Durham, on 08th 01st 2008 by vendor.

 


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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Nov, 2022

The Natural History sales cover a wealth of collecting areas, from pre-historic giant clam shells and mineral specimens, to Victorian collector’s cabinets and historic full mount pieces with a focus on Victorian and Edwardian taxidermy by the leading firms of the era.

 

This sale is now closed for Entries. To enquire about consigning for our next sale in early 2023 please contact Robbie Bright

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