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Bull Taxidermy

Late 19Th Century Huge Holstein Stud Bull Taxidermy Head Mount Country House
Late 19Th Century Huge Holstein Stud Bull Taxidermy Head Mount Country House

Late 19Th Century Huge Holstein Stud Bull Taxidermy Head Mount Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very large and well formed taxidermy head mount of a Holstein Bull Mounted on its original oak

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag
Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag

Mid 20th Century Folk Art Pug Bull Dog Leather Coin Purse Bag

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful leather coin purse, with what appears to be bull dog possibly a pug. Pressed leather

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Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull

Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull

$6,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 78 in D 36 in

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

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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art

Materials

Cowhide

Elephant Ear
Elephant Ear

Elephant Ear

$3,256

H 50 in W 39 in D 1.5 in

Elephant Ear

Located in London, GB

Rare Victorian Taxidermy framed bull elephant ear (Licensed) This lot is a rare Victorian

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Antique Early 1900s British Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather

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Antique Lifesize Bull Head Taxidermy
Antique Lifesize Bull Head Taxidermy

Antique Lifesize Bull Head Taxidermy

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H 28 in W 32 in D 19.5 in

Antique Lifesize Bull Head Taxidermy

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique lifesize bull head taxidermy with glass eyes and beautiful wooden back board. It has

Category

Vintage 1930s European Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Hide

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head
Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Exclusive taxidermy head of a Spanish fighting bull. The head is made very lifelike. A real

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Large Long Horn Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Bull
Large Long Horn Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Bull

Large Long Horn Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Bull

Located in Round Top, TX

This brown and white steer head mount is very clean, surprisingly lightweight and beautifully mounted with a flat wood backing. Please take a moment to enlarge the photos and examine...

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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

19th Century Taxidermy North American Large  Bull Frog Specimen Curio
19th Century Taxidermy North American Large  Bull Frog Specimen Curio

19th Century Taxidermy North American Large Bull Frog Specimen Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large taxidermy specimen of a North American Bull Frog circa 1880 Very well modelled, with

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Pizzle Stick 'Bull Penis'
Early 20th Century Pizzle Stick 'Bull Penis'

Early 20th Century Pizzle Stick 'Bull Penis'

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century pizzle stick (bull penis) We are proud to offer an unusual artefact in the

Category

Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Stuffed Head of a Huge Heck Bull
Stuffed Head of a Huge Heck Bull

Stuffed Head of a Huge Heck Bull

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H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 37.8 in

Stuffed Head of a Huge Heck Bull

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Stuffed head of a huge heck bull. The cow has recently been made and has an imposing appearance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Southern Beasts Bull Dog by Mary Lou Marks
Southern Beasts Bull Dog by Mary Lou Marks

Southern Beasts Bull Dog by Mary Lou Marks

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H 14 in W 20.5 in D 10.5 in

Southern Beasts Bull Dog by Mary Lou Marks

By Southern Beasts, Mary Lou Marks

Located in Houston, TX

Maxie is flower embellished bull dog with a mix of bright textiles to include: 1940s floral

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Textile

Shoulder Mount Trophy Bull Moose with Antler Spread, circa 1930s
Shoulder Mount Trophy Bull Moose with Antler Spread, circa 1930s

Shoulder Mount Trophy Bull Moose with Antler Spread, circa 1930s

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Shoulder mount bull moose with a huge over 58" antler spread, circa 1930s. The moose has been

Category

Vintage 1930s American Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Horn

Large Bull Bison Skull with a 25.5" Horn Spread
Large Bull Bison Skull with a 25.5" Horn Spread

Large Bull Bison Skull with a 25.5" Horn Spread

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Most folk just call these Buffalo skulls, but they are actually Bison, that once roamed our western plains and Northern Europe, whereas, Buffalo are actually Asian.

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Vintage 1960s American Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

English Bull Terrier Interest, Pedigree, Dog Shows, Photography 1910-1960
English Bull Terrier Interest, Pedigree, Dog Shows, Photography 1910-1960

English Bull Terrier Interest, Pedigree, Dog Shows, Photography 1910-1960

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of ephemera relating to the English Bull Terrier dog breed spanning from the early

Category

20th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Paper

Taxidermy Mounted Female Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Taxidermy Mounted Female Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Taxidermy Mounted Female Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Located in London, GB

Taxidermy mounted female Staffordshire bull terrier we are proud to offer a high-quality example

Category

Vintage 1940s English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Two Tone Buffalo Herd Taxidermy Bull
Two Tone Buffalo Herd Taxidermy Bull

Two Tone Buffalo Herd Taxidermy Bull

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H 28 in W 48 in D 44 in

Two Tone Buffalo Herd Taxidermy Bull

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

to tip, 45” top to bottom, protrudes 39” Mounts, taxidermy, bulls, buffalo.       

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2010s Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head
Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in

Exclusive Piece of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Head

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Exclusive taxidermy head of a Spanish fighting bull. The head is made very lifelike. A real

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Exclusive Pieces of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Heads
Exclusive Pieces of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Heads

Exclusive Pieces of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Heads

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in

Exclusive Pieces of Taxidermy Spanish Bulls Heads

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Exclusive taxidermy head of a Spanish fighting bull. The head is made very lifelike. A real

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

A Monumental Trophy Quality Bull Elk Taxidermy
A Monumental Trophy Quality Bull Elk Taxidermy

A Monumental Trophy Quality Bull Elk Taxidermy

Located in Bellport, NY

An awesome presence in this massive Trophy Quality Bull Elk appropriately named "Lord Winston

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Vintage 1950s American Taxidermy

Monumental 14 Point Bull Elk Taxidermy Should Mount
Monumental 14 Point Bull Elk Taxidermy Should Mount

Monumental 14 Point Bull Elk Taxidermy Should Mount

Located in San Francisco, CA

14 point bull elk culled legally from Ted Turner's ranch in Montana as part of a program with the

Category

Early 2000s American Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Antler

Alaskan Bull Moose Shoulder Mount Plus Professional Taxidermy Alaska
Alaskan Bull Moose Shoulder Mount Plus Professional Taxidermy Alaska

Alaskan Bull Moose Shoulder Mount Plus Professional Taxidermy Alaska

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning bull noose professionally done by Jonas Brothers. This is a more than a shoulder mount

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Fur

Large Herd Bull Bison Skull with a Horn Spread
Large Herd Bull Bison Skull with a Horn Spread

Large Herd Bull Bison Skull with a Horn Spread

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Although many people just call them Buffalo, they are actually Bison, that used to roam our western United States and Northern Europe, where as, Buffalo are actually from Asia. And, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Massive and Impressive Hip Mounted Swedish Bull Elk with 30 Points
Massive and Impressive Hip Mounted Swedish Bull Elk with 30 Points

Massive and Impressive Hip Mounted Swedish Bull Elk with 30 Points

Located in Søborg, DK

Massive and impressive Swedish Bull trophy elk with 30 point antlers. This exceptional hip mounted

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Sporting Art Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Black Bull Shouldermount
Black Bull Shouldermount

Black Bull Shouldermount

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H 104 in W 93 in D 102 in

Black Bull Shouldermount

Located in Noord-Brabant, NL

Black Bull Shouldermount

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21st Century and Contemporary German Taxidermy

Full Bull Scull
Full Bull Scull

Full Bull Scull

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H 17 in W 19 in D 24 in

Full Bull Scull

Located in San Francisco, CA

The skeletal head of this bull complete with mandible.

Category

Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Colossal Texas Longhorn Bull Shoulder Mount
Colossal Texas Longhorn Bull Shoulder Mount

Colossal Texas Longhorn Bull Shoulder Mount

Located in Hudson, NY

This is definitely a bold statement in any room! Some minor wear on nose and one small loose section near bottom of neck. 55 inch span from antler to antler.

Category

20th Century American Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Hide, Horn

Faux Taxidermy Leather Bull Mount by Omersa
Faux Taxidermy Leather Bull Mount by Omersa

Faux Taxidermy Leather Bull Mount by Omersa

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in North Egremont, MA

Mounted faux taxidermy bull purchased and shipped from Liberty of London in 1971, Comes with

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Vintage 1970s British Wall-mounted Sculptures

Well Mounted Set of Bull Horns Coat Rack
Well Mounted Set of Bull Horns Coat Rack

Well Mounted Set of Bull Horns Coat Rack

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H 10.24 in W 20.87 in D 6.7 in

Well Mounted Set of Bull Horns Coat Rack

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

A lovely set of mounted bull horns for use as a coat rack. Ready to hang.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy

Large Authentic Bull or Steer Skull from New Mexico
Large Authentic Bull or Steer Skull from New Mexico

Large Authentic Bull or Steer Skull from New Mexico

Located in Pau, FR

Beautiful large authentic buffalo or steer bone skull with horns from New Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Country Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Horn

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Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

$69,158 / set

H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...

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Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)

$11,135

H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 29.14 in

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)

Located in Diest, BE

Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,574Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"

$5,827

H 28.55 in W 21.07 in D 11.62 in

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...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Slate

African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy
African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy

African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok Antelope, in overall very good condition.

Category

20th Century African Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird

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 upright and plump than in the...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy
Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy

Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy

$1,800

H 32.25 in W 17.75 in D 27.5 in

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Textile, Feathers

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

$22,000

H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy

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

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...

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1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy

Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 7" W x " 15" D. Each antler approx. 14" Long meas...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Life-Size Art Deco Diana Bronze
Life-Size Art Deco Diana Bronze

Life-Size Art Deco Diana Bronze

By Hans Harry Liebmann

Located in Miami, FL

This is a rare statement piece that commands that eye. It is of museum quality will be the centerpiece of any space. Masterfully crafted details of the human form are finely rendered...

Category

1910s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Climbing Raccoon Taxidermy
Climbing Raccoon Taxidermy

Climbing Raccoon Taxidermy

$900

H 38 in W 15 in D 12 in

Climbing Raccoon Taxidermy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Climbing raccoon on driftwood mount. 38'H x 15"W projects 12" Idaho Contemporary 38'H x 15"W projects 12" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, an...

Category

2010s American Taxidermy

Materials

Other

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Bull Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of bull taxidermy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, bone and horn, every item from our selection of bull taxidermy was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of bull taxidermy now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of bull taxidermy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of bull taxidermy bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Bud Jones Taxidermy, Mary Lou Marks and Southern Beasts each produced at least one beautiful piece of bull taxidermy that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Taxidermy for You

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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