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Anatomical Model of Gorilla by Dr. Louis Auzoux Plus Unique Handwritten Booklet
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sinke & van Tongeren exhibited this extremely rare Auzoux Gorilla by carefully taking apart the model and creating an exploded view of this historically important piece. When viewed from a particular angle all pieces come together to form the original shape. It was part of the exhibition called ‘TIER’ at MOA in The Netherlands The story of a remarkable 19th century anatomical model created just four years after Darwin unleashed a political storm with his theories on human evolution. The publication of Charles Darwin’s controversial On the Origin of Species in 1859 caused debates to rage about human evolution, debates which witnessed the politicisation of a creature whose existence had only recently been confirmed by modern science. On one side of the argument was the Darwinian camp; on the other were those opposed to Darwin’s theory, such as Richard Owen, the famed Director of the Natural History Museum and a man who, interestingly, coined the word ‘dinosaur’. Tales of the creature in question had endured for centuries, but up until 1847 it remained a myth, an unknown. This all changed thanks to the missionary Thomas Savage and the anatomist Jeffries Wyman who wrote a paper for the journal of the Boston Society of Natural History in which they described a new species: Troglodytes gorilla. (Later, in 1929, Harvard zoologist Harold Coolidge would apply the synonym Gorilla gorilla...
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Antique 1860s French Models and Miniatures

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Paper

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Kea by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. Known for attacking livestock, especially sheep. There are also anecdotal reports of kea attacking rabbits, dogs, and even horses. There are also suggestions that kea used to feed on moa in a similar way. It all sounds brutal yet if looks beautiful. With its mostly olive-green plumage with orange feathers on the undersides of its wings. The outer wing are a dull-blu. It sits on top of a green marble ornament and under a large antique glass dome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Hamerkop by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Hammerhead (Scopus umbretta) is a medium sized wading bird. The shape of his head with a long bill and crest at the back looks like a hammer. This gave the species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead ‘Hamerkop’. We sculpted this Hamerkop in a very gracious and friendly pose. Its base is tailor made with antique wood and velvet. Housend under an antique 19th century glass dome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Duyvenbode's Lory by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Duyvenbode’s Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is found in northern New Guinea. Named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode (June 2, 1804 – March 31, 1878) who was a Dutch merchant, trader of bird skins for fashion and naturalia. The colour palette of this bird is very special. Almost bronze like. A great match with the antique velvet base. Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work. The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy IV Macaws on a Row by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Four magnificent macaws on a row. Perched on a gild wooden ornament that is waal mounted. A composition inspired by the famous 17th century Hondecoeter paintings. Resulting in a dynamic tableaux that exploding in colour. One Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus) and three Blue-and-gold macaws (Ara ararauna) Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work. The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Eagles and Snakes Duo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Left: Bald Eagle & Snakes (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) This magnificent bird of prey fighting two snakes. A Puff adder (Bitis arietans) and a Blood Python (Python brongersmai). This battle takes place on top of an antique marble and zinc plinth. Note: Not available for the US Right: Verreaux's Eagle & Snakes (Aquila verreauxii) A very rare black eagle in the midst of a tough conflict with a Royal Python (Python regius) and a Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor). Situated on an identical plinth to the Bald Eagle. Two impressive sculptural pieces. Price for the set: € 60.000,- (excl. VAT) Price for single: € 35.000,- (excl. VAT) Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work. The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy American Flamingo Inspired by Audubon by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Haarlem taxidermists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren have recreated Audubon’s iconic flamingo especially for the ‘Vogelpracht’ exhibition at Teylers Museum. As an artist, John James Audubon is one of the sources of inspiration for their own work. Birds in this work are an American flamingo. A Grey headed swamphen that is mainly a blue-ish green. And an elegant Giant wood rail. Plus the tail of a Ring necked...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Tower of Owls by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
We found this beautiful ornament years ago in a London antique shop. We immediately thought ‘Owls!’ But had to wait for four years to collect the right species that matched the measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

'Quoting Charles Darwin I' a Fine Taxidermy Tableaux by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This monumental work is inspired on the famous quote of Darwin. “If everyone were cast in the same mould, there would be no such thing as beauty.” It is because of this quote that we added Darwin to our name Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren. This quote also fits our goal to do all our taxidermy work without the use of factory moulds that are typical for contemporary taxidermy. We sculpt all our bodies by hand and therefor can create the unique poses like how they line up in this mayor work. We combined many different birds with many different features from many different points of the compass. Together they form a 17th Century like composition of colours and poses. This collection varies from the rare African Congo Peafowl and a gracious Stanley Crane to a regular Dutch chicken. Quoting Charles Darwin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy The Spectacled Owl & Snake by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Spectacled owl is the largest owl to be found in the dense tropical rainforests of South America. It will eat everything that moves and is not too heavy to fly away with. It wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obtain a Nile crocodile...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Magnificent Bird of Paradise by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Magnificent Bird of Paradise really is the official name for this species. Have a closer look to see why. Being able to work on a bird of paradise certainly is a privilege. But th...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy Keel-billed Toucan by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Toucans are very high on everybody’s list. They are spectacular. The most colourful toucan by far is the Keel-billed Toucan. These bright colours on its beak are breath taking. But a...
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2010s Dutch Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Two Species of Magpie Jay’s Fine Taxidermy by DS&vT
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
‘Stills from a Courtship Dance’ is a series of Fine Taxidermy works with smaller exotic (rare) birds. Sinke and van Tongeren created this series of birds as if they suddenly seemed f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Natural Specimens

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Animal Skin

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 1. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren. After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their Fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works. Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works. Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene. Title of this work; ’RÉUNION D’OISEAUX ÉTRANGERS’ Cabinets of curiosity were of monumental importance in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Assembling them with interesting and rare objects was a competitive hobby amongst the elite, and to collect a great number of mounted species from everywhere in the world was the Holy Grail of the day. For ‘Réunion d’oiseaux étrangers’, we created that Holy Grail again, but this time stocking our cabinet with seemingly live species. This plentiful composition is staged in a cabinet with different boxes holding rare species such as a Toco Toucan, Scarlet ibis, Cock of the Rock...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures Des Taxidermistes’ No. 2. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th-century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 3, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by Fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analyzing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 4. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.5, Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by Fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analyzing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still life's. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works. Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene. Title of this work; ’LA SURVIE DU PLUS FORT‘ Rich textiles are pulled back to reveal a Dutch antique bible that is almost hidden under the powerful presence of the Nile Crocodile skull under an American Alligator skull...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th-century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography

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Paper

Trophees Defence from Exhibition Tier at Moa by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title: Trophees Defence An impressive set of 12 sculptures creating a wall of weaponry. Real antique horns and antlers facing the viewer and forcing it into defence. From left ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

Duo of Fine Taxidermy Ring-Tailed Coatis by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A cute artwork with two young Ring-tailed Coatis (Nasua nasua) playing with a piece of fruit. Set on a wooden plinth. This object is currently on display at JAMB, Pimlico Rd, Lond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

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Other

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis II' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title: Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis II. Edition of 3. Special Edition limited to 3 prints. Framed in a 17th century 'van Gooyen' profile black wooden circular frame with Museum Glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Paper

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Mute Swan II' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title: Unknown Pose by Mute Swan II. Edition of 10. Also available as a duo. Please inquire. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size Framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium: Gicle´e Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. The works from the 'Unknown Poses Collection' are directly related to the DSvT taxidermy process, which requires enormous patience and dedication. Before being mounted, the animal, reptile and bird skins are carefully bathed to ensure they are as clean and bright as possible. While these empty skins float in the soapy water, they seem to be revived back into life, performing a sort of graceful water ballet. Sinke and van Tongeren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

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Paper

Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A unique hand-sculptured mannequin creates a one of a kind work of fine Taxidermy. Al the bare skin parts are hand-painted. This common African Ostrich is 2 meters high and built on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Roseate Spoonbill' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Roseate Spoonbill is nr. 7/10. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size Framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hah...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Great White Pelican' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Great White Pelican (pink) is nr. 3/10. Size 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size Framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium: Giclée Fine Art Pri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print, Title "Unknown Pose" by Burmese Python by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Burmese Python is nr. 3/10. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size Framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium: G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Cayman' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Cayman is nr. 3/10. Size 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Pho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Black Swan' by Sinke & van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black Swan is nr. 5/10. Size 90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in). Size Framed (optional). 104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Black-necked Swan' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black-necked Swan is nr. 5/10. Size 90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in). Size framed (optional). 104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Title "Unknown Pose" by Toucan by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Toucan is nr. 3/10. Size: 90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in). Size framed (optional) 104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. About the Artists: Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967). Education: Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands. About the collection: At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst bought the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Green-winged Macaw' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Green-winged Macaw is nr. 2/10. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium. Giclée fine art print on H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis (Red Ibis) is nr. 9/10. Size: 113 x 90 cm (44.5 x 35.4 in). Size Framed (optional). 127 x 104 cm (50 x 41in). Medium: Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. About the Artists: Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967). Education: Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands. About the collection: At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst acquired the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Curvier's Cayman' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Curvier's Cayman is nr. 2/10. Size: 113 x 90 cm (44.5 x 35.4 in). Size framed (optional). 127 x 104 cm (50 x 41 in). Medium. Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. About the Artists: Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967). Education: Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands. About the collection: At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst bought the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Black-faced Ibis' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black-face Ibis is nr. 3/10. Size 90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in). Size Framed (optional). 104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth. About the Artists: Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967). Education: Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands. About the collection: At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst acquired the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Wreathed Hornbill' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Wreathed Hornbill is nr. 4/10. Size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in). Size Framed (optional). 48 x 48 cm (19 x 19 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Black Eagle' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
"Unknown Pose by Black eagle" is nr. 2/10. Size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in). Size framed (optional): 48 x 48 cm (19 x 19 in). Medium: Giclée F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography

Art Print Titled 'Unknown Pose by Amur Tiger' by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Amur Tiger is nr. 3/10. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium Giclée Fine Art print on Hahnemuehl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art

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