30th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
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Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Bamboo Framed Tropical Bird Firescreen, in the manner of Rowland Ward Ltd, London, a tropical bird firescreen diorama containing seven various specimens to include - five Blue Dacnis, three males and two females, Turquoise Tanager, and a Blue-tailed Emerald Hummingbird, with three accompanying Brazilian Tortoise Beetles, the majority mounted upon a centrally positioned branch, above painted soil groundwork and tall dry grasses, enclosed within a two-glass bamboo framed firescreen, 40cm by 80cm overall.
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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