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Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
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20th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 6 Pieces 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, 6 pieces in total, nice collection in wooden box with glass, the black frame is decorated with carved patterns, second half of th...
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1980s European Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

“Poppies” by Hasharat – 19th Century Glass Cloche with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
In Poppies, artist Hasharat presents a dramatic vertical composition of real butterflies, meticulously arranged within an antique 19th-century glass cloche measuring 11" x 7" x 23". ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
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20th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy
By Southern Beasts
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century Southern Beasts young ostrich taxidermy newly adorned with antique and vintage texttiles.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Textile, Feathers

Late 19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Scene Artist & His Muse by William Drew
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th Century cased anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two Squirrels and a stoat in bedroom/boudoir setting. One squirrel dressed as an artist in a beret, painting smock smoking ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Beautiful Mounted Small Goose Chick on Birch Full Body Taxidermy Bird 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautifully mounted goose chick, full body mounted on a round piece of birch wood, rarity from around the beginning of the 21st century. Professionally mounted goose chick, with res...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
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1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925 Item e7071 An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque which features a handwritten inscript...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen features a Pied Peacock mounted on an elegant oval wooden base. The peacock's stunning plumage is captured in intricate detail, with contrasting irid...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Leather, Feathers

Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s Item e7364 A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Blown Glass

Vintage Taxidermy 11.5' Python Skin c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage taxidermy 11.5 foot Python skin. CREATOR Unknown DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Python. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Coastal Natural Brunch Coral Specimen on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural white brunch coral with a shell on a stand. Great coastal decor.
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Coral

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960 EYES: Black, Glass MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat. SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
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Early 20th Century European Other Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian taxidermy toy horse, late 19th century. Unusual and rare, a bit bizarre, this model of a horse with glass eyes, is made of a stuff...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1930s. A set of six antique Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies on turned wooden...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of Gabriella Crespi. These are more than 100 years old and be...
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Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

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

Large Mounted Deer Antlers
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional large pair of mounted antlers. This French early 20th century pair of deer antlers mounted on a wooden shield is a stunning piece of art perfect for a lodge or country...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy. The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...
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1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Taxidermy Zebra, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent full body taxidermy Zebra. Very little wear to hide. Expressive black and white stripes. Excellent condition from nose to tail. Gorgeous face and posture. Stands just und...
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1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 7 Pieces
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, large and small, 7 pieces in total, nice collection in a glass box, second half of the 20th century. The collection includes a large green male birdwing butterfly...
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1980s European Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel. This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Leather

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
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1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 19" H x 168" W x 0.2" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888 Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
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1880s Austrian Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background. The terr...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

French Deer Antler Mount, Le Grand Pele, ca 1967
Located in Atlanta, GA
the antlers and partial skull mounted on a shield-form backplate, the skull marked "Le Grand Pele", a region in Western Central France near the mouth of the Loire river, also marked ...
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1960s French Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy

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Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

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

Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s. A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924 An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy features handwritten inscrip...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic 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

Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy from Royal Hunt Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy taken by Emporor Franz from Eckartsau Josef Castle in the Southern Austrian Alps Was appraised by Tuscan Antiques Roadshow expert, Jam...
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19th Century Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Bronze

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904 Item e7342 Antique trophy of a red deer (Cervus elaphus) from the Black Forest, hunted in 19...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
**"Red Glitters" by Hasharat** is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers Item e7355 A great antique caribou (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden plaque. Th...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 38.5" H x 55.5" W (at widest point) x 17" D. Each antler a...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 36" H x 22" W x 23" D. Each antler approx 12" Long me...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Flight of Elegance: Stunning Wall-Mounted Mallard Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy mallard is a masterful example of craftsmanship and natural beauty, perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic waterfowl. Mounted in mid-flight on a rusti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers, Wood

19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Set of Antique Taxidermy Wall Mount Hunting Deer Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Set of Antique Wall Mount Hunting Stag Antlers Early 20thC Good condition Free international shipping.
Category

Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Tropical Flair: Vibrant Taxidermy Keel-Billed Toucan on Display
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
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2010s American Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden ...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Monumental Pair of Polished Brass Faux Tusks
Located in Hanover, MA
***AUTUMN SALE*** Amazing pair of life-sized polished cast solid brass faux elephant tusks mounted to tiered round brass stands, attributed to Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barich from the...
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

19th Century natural history English specimen
Located in London, GB
19th Century natural history English specimen Encased in its original Victorian pine ebonised base glass dome. This natural history specimen is firmly attached to a wooden base. ...
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1870s British Early Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888 Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
Category

1880s Austrian Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Coral Branch with Shell in. Japanese Red Enamel Vase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Composition of Antique Japanese red enamel bronze vase with a coral branch and sea shell.
Category

1950s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Coral

Jaw-Dropping Wonder: 16-Inch Gator Skull
Located in New York, NY
This striking 16-inch alligator skull is a remarkable representation of one of nature's most fascinating predators. With its intricately detailed bone structure and prominent teeth, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
Category

Late 20th Century American Adirondack Taxidermy

Materials

Cowhide

Antique Mirrored Display Dome, English, Exhibition Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mirrored display dome. An English, glass and giltwood exhibition cake or taxidermy showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, cir...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

“Glacier” – Iridescent Morpho Butterfly Composition by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Glacier by contemporary artist Hasharat is a mesmerizing entomological composition featuring various species of vivid blue Morpho butterflies arranged in a cascading vertical tableau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Linen, Glass

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s Item e6932 A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden plaque. The teeth are decorated with two meta...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s Item e6935 A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on a turned oak wood plaque. The teeth are decorated wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

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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