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Taxidermy For Sale
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Bone

Two Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century probably betw...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Large Female Cougar Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Idaho female cougar on faux rock ledge. Newer mount. Length including base 64"H, top of ears to bottom of tail 36", protrudes 23". PERIOD: Contemporary ORIGIN: British Columbia, Can...
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2010s Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s An elaborate antique Black Forest antler arm chair with real stag and deer antlers as legs, arm- and backrests, seat w...
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great 6 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The large antlers are m...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
Oceanic collection of maritime formations. A beautiful collection composed by four oceanic maritime natural formations. They are very hard to see since come from the south seas area. The group is composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white spike coral reef and a very rare purple pink barnacle coral...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Moose Trophy from a Noble Estate in Germany Shot in Oeland 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Moose Trophy from a Noble Estate in Germany Shot in Oeland 1956 An impressive moose (Alces alces) trophy from a noble estate, shot in Oeland 1956 by a member of the lordly family of...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Two Roe Deer Antler Mount Trophy on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque from Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two vintage Black Forest deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. I think they are from the early 20th Century. Measurement'...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Deer Trophy Spain Toledao 1983 uneven Twelve Ends
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Deer Trophy Spain Toledao 1983 uneven Twelve Ends A great uneven 12 pointer Black Forest deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. It was shot ...
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Late 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Antique, Rare and Large Hand Carved Black Forest Flying Eagle Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
A stunning, four-light eagle pendant for the collectors of only the rarest Black Forest antiques. If you are a serious and lifelong collector of Black Forest antiques or even if you are the curator of a museum owning rare Black Forest pieces then the chance of you owning a large Black Forest chandelier like this still is very small. This, over three feet wide, eagle chandelier is the kind of Black Forest antique that you normally only find in books. For us to have been given the opportunity to purchase it from a German family of (former) nobles was an honor. The older lady we purchased it from had known it all her life, but she was moving to a much smaller home and she had no family members interested in antiques. This majestic eagle with both claws is holding a perfectly hand carved branch and from each of the four side branches grows a hand crafted, blackened metal, flower lampshade. The large size of this eagle, his perfect body posture, his excellent and warm patina and the great details really make this well balanced sculpture a marvelous antique to own, to use and to look at. The way in which this fierce predator is sticking out its neck and scanning the area with its piercing eyes is something that only a true master carver is capable of creating. To us, this unique and sculptural Black Forest chandelier is the perfect center piece for a hunting lodge or for a Black Forest collector's 'treasure trove' or 'inner sanctum'. We can also see it grace the entry hall of a museum. If you can imagine how this work of art chandelier would look over your large antique desk...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Brass, Metal

Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s An antique 12 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large a...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH D...
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Early 20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

A large taxidermy Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Netherlands, 21st century, died of natural cause in a European zoo H. 141 cm Endemic to North-east Australia and Papua-Guinea, the Cassowary is regarded as the most dangerous b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Eland Horn and Partial Skull Mount on Oak Backplate, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horn and partial skull mounted on an oak shield-form backplate
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Early 20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A massive uneven 32 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' 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

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Medium Brown Full Length Mink Fur Coat Womens Jacket
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century womens, full length, medium brown mink fur coat featuring swivel hooks and loop closure all the way down the front, two side pockets, and brown linin...
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Early 20th Century Edwardian Collection of Herbarium Grass Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare collection of early 20th century herbarium grass specimens, each example has its original hand written label and sits decoratively within its pine display case. Age related f...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. This item is very rare due to its subject matter, presentation and accompanying Cites Article 10 certificate. The framed artifact...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

French Significantly Large & Expertly Carved Walnut Cow Head, 2nd half 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The size of this carved head and the detail of the carving accompanied by the size of the horns makes this wall sculpture remarkable, likely made for a boucherie as an advertisement, the horns joined to the head by a wood putty and colored to match, mounted by a slightly hollowed cut in the rear with an iron crossbar, mounts flush...
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1860s French Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Walnut

Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra. This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa. This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Six Large Vintage Deer Trophies on Plaster Plaques Germany ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Large Vintage Deer Trophies on Plaster Plaques Germany ca. 1960s A set of six large Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on casted plaster plaques...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Plaster

Vtg Korean Full Length Brown & White Angus Cowhide Fur Coat Womens Jacket
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century women's, full length, brown and white spotted cow hide fur coat, with leather belt and side pocket edges, and acetate satin lining. Made in Korea...
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20th Century Korean Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A very large 16 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was ...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach. A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a pa...
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1920s British Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Taxidermy Mounted Peacock Male
Located in Vancouver, CA
This beautiful taxidermy peacock is ready for mounting. Comes with standard wooden base. The tail feather piece is removable for easy shipping.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Vintage Dark Brown Full Length Chevron Mink Fur Coat Womens Jacket
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid to late 20th century women’s, full length, dark brown mink fur coat featuring a subtle chevron pattern, hook and loop closure all the way down the front, two side pockets...
Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Black Forest 8 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest 8 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique 8 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The large ant...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s An antique 6 pointer sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The ...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Large Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque An antique uneven 12 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The larg...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Black Forest Austrian Cushion Red Deer Fur Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Cushion red deer fur with white spots. Backside grey wool. The fur comes from the Kitzbuehel alps. Made in Kitzbühel, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under a Custom Glass Case Homarus gammarus, known as the European lobster or c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Taxidermy

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare taxidermy study of an African impala by Anthony Redmile. Also known as a rooibok, it is a medium-sized antelope found in the eastern and southern regions of Africa. Mounted on a tapering silver plated base, impressed and signed J Anthony Redmile...
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20th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Silver Plate

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque circa 1900s. A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was sho...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Deer Antler Mount from France
Located in Chicago, IL
Deer Antler Mount from France probably from the 1960s.
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1960s French Country Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with da...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Asian Egret Large Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-941 Hand made diorama using bird feathers and natural fauna set in a lacquered wood frame under glass.
Category

1960s Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers, Hardwood

Vintage Taxidermy Butterfly Collection in Lucite Display Signed by Linda Bosse
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1970s curiosities collection of exotic mounted butterflies of various species, in custom Lucite box totaling 18 butterflie...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Lucite

Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840 Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Bream. A cased bream by Frederick William Anstiss (1864 - 1936) in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled br...
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1890s British Sporting Art Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Taxidermy Curio "Amber Containing an Inset Zanzibar 1887" Francis Amasa Walker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A victorian amber specimen, with a small inset captured within. Housed in it original cardboard and glazed display case, with a label reading "Amber Co...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Warthog Skull
Located in New York, NY
Warthog skull: Measures: 13" x 14" x 9.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs Engla...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

African Buschbuck Antelope Horns on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
Fabulous African buschbuck antelope horns mounted on a lucite base. This would look wonderful displayed on a bookcase or desk and would make a handsome addition to any study. DIME...
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Mid-20th Century South African Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Lucite

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque, 1902
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1902 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with light brown ...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840 A rare antique writing desk set made of wood and original antlers decorated with fine carved hunting scenes depic...
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque, 1937
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1937 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with brown finish...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Flying Golden Pheasant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite taxidermy flying golden pheasant is a stunning addition to any collection or display. The bird has been expertly preserved and mounted, wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfec...
Category

1970s American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Fine Taxidermy Kea 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

Materials

Animal Skin

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque 1935
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with brown finish. The trophy was shot in 1935. Good condition with hand painted inscription on the plaque...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a great African Gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount. It is posed with the head in a semi-upright position looking to the animal's right side. This a elegant example of a mount o...
Category

20th Century Namibian Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin, Wood

Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was shot in...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Candle Holder Oak Round Base
Located in Miami, FL
In the Style of Christian Dior Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns Candle Holder mounted on a round oak wood base. 3 Steel...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Steel

Black Forest or Austrian Antler Trophy
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a hand carved German Black Forest Hunting Trophy. The Board has been made from Austrian nutwood and displays a set of beautif...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Nutwood

Set of Three Sawfish and Swordfish Rustrums
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three small sawfish and swordfish rostrums . Swordfish is 32" high. Two sawfish rostrums are 23" and 22" high.
Category

Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Decorating with Antique, New and Vintage Taxidermy

The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.

Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.

Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.

For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”

In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.

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