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19th Century English Bulldog Taxidermy Head Mount Country House
19th Century English Bulldog Taxidermy Head Mount Country House

19th Century English Bulldog Taxidermy Head Mount Country House

$8,244

H 11.42 in W 9.65 in D 9.06 in

19th Century English Bulldog Taxidermy Head Mount Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very rare taxidermy head mount of an English Bulldog, housed on its original circular oak shield

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970
A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970

A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970

$4,806

H 40.16 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare taxidermy study of an African impala by Anthony Redmile. Also known as a rooibok

Category

20th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Silver Plate

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

$4,600 / item

H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

. Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino

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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

$4,600 / item

H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

. Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino

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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

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

$235,040Sale 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

important pieces of Victorian taxidermy, and quite probably one of the pinnacles of Henry Ward’s oeuvre

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

$30,738

H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in

An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) 1st half 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy
Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy

Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy

$895

H 19 in W 168 in D 0.2 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

$38,573

H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog
Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog

Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog

$9,619

H 8.86 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very rare late Victorian/Early Edwardian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy
19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy

19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy

$10,995

H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very rare Victorian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist of the period. Also

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

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

$71,114 / 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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell
Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell

Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell

$650 / set

H 3 in W 5 in D 2 in

Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rare natural history specimen Paper nautilus in dome. Paper nautilus or Argonaut sea shell for

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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 24 in D 22 in

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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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840

Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840

$2,965

H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 4.53 in

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)
A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)

A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)

$35,439

H 34.65 in W 29.73 in D 3.94 in

A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, late 19th century Each large carapace is intricately painted with heraldic emblems. The first shell bears the coat-of-arms of the Tyerman family, while the second depicts t...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Vintage African Taxidermy, Water buffalo - mounted.
Rare Vintage African Taxidermy, Water buffalo - mounted.

Rare Vintage African Taxidermy, Water buffalo - mounted.

$4,158

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in

Rare Vintage African Taxidermy, Water buffalo - mounted.

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptionally big head of a waterbuffalo, African Impressive big game taxidermy Well prepared and

Category

Vintage 1960s African Mounted Objects

Materials

Fur

Elephant Ear
Elephant Ear

Elephant Ear

$3,300

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Mounted Objects

Materials

Leather

Jacques Grüber Vitrine
Jacques Grüber Vitrine

Jacques Grüber Vitrine

$49,500

H 80 in W 39 in D 18 in

Jacques Grüber Vitrine

By Jacques Gruber

Located in New York, NY

, fossils, botanical specimens, gleaming minerals, taxidermy, and rare gemstones. The vitrine features an

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Silk, Glass, Walnut

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Early Taxidermy White Skunk Rare
Early Taxidermy White Skunk Rare

Early Taxidermy White Skunk Rare

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H 16 in W 22 in D 11 in

Early Taxidermy White Skunk Rare

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Early 20th century rare taxidermy skunk with mostly all white fur. A creative little fellow. If

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Vintage 1920s American Taxidermy

Rare Freestanding 20th Century African Taxidermy Giraffe Head and Neck
Rare Freestanding 20th Century African Taxidermy Giraffe Head and Neck

Rare Freestanding 20th Century African Taxidermy Giraffe Head and Neck

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H 95 in W 27 in D 45 in

Rare Freestanding 20th Century African Taxidermy Giraffe Head and Neck

Located in Suffolk, GB

A rare and superb example of a freestanding 20th century African taxidermy giraffe head and neck

Category

Late 20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare Pair of African Blonde Blesbok Antelope Trophies
Rare Pair of African Blonde Blesbok Antelope Trophies

Rare Pair of African Blonde Blesbok Antelope Trophies

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H 2,627 in W 812 in D 1,521 in

Rare Pair of African Blonde Blesbok Antelope Trophies

Located in Austin, TX

These can be sold separatley for $2400 each. This pair of antelope are a rare blonde, a once in

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Rare Taxidermy Southern Cassowary 'Casuarius Casuarius', Zoo Animal

Rare Taxidermy Southern Cassowary 'Casuarius Casuarius', Zoo Animal

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H 52.37 in W 27.56 in L 52.37 in

Rare Taxidermy Southern Cassowary 'Casuarius Casuarius', Zoo Animal

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare taxidermy southern cassowary (CASUARIUS CASUARIUS) 20th century On square black lacquered

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Taxidermy Crocodile
Rare Taxidermy Crocodile

Rare Taxidermy Crocodile

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H 17.72 in W 129.93 in D 37.41 in

Rare Taxidermy Crocodile

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine taxidermy crocodile, massive size (330 centimeters long) and extremely well preserved.

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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Green Peafowl
Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Green Peafowl

Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Green Peafowl

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H 75 in W 18 in D 12 in

Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Green Peafowl

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock – a captivating specimen showcasing the splendor of the green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Very Rare Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of a White Scandinavian Moose
Very Rare Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of a White Scandinavian Moose

Very Rare Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of a White Scandinavian Moose

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H 47.25 in W 41.34 in L 47.25 in

Very Rare Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of a White Scandinavian Moose

Located in Eindhoven, NL

showroom. It is a recently made piece of taxidermy and of museum quality You would think it is an Albino

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2010s European Taxidermy

Albino Taxidermy Peacock
Albino Taxidermy Peacock

Albino Taxidermy Peacock

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H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in

Albino Taxidermy Peacock

Located in New York, NY

greater flexibility in placement and display. Whether you're a collector of rare taxidermy, or simply

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

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H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

. Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino

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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

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H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in

Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance

Located in New York, NY

. Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this brown peacock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen
Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen

Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen

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H 40 in W 12 in D 12 in

Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen: Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the family

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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Rare African Taxidermy Giraffe Part
Rare African Taxidermy Giraffe Part

Rare African Taxidermy Giraffe Part

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H 108.27 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in

Rare African Taxidermy Giraffe Part

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy giraffe part, particularly large (275 centimeters tall) and extremely

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Rearing Burchell Zebra
Rare African Taxidermy Rearing Burchell Zebra

Rare African Taxidermy Rearing Burchell Zebra

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H 48.43 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in

Rare African Taxidermy Rearing Burchell Zebra

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Taxidermy

Rare Collection of Taxidermy Albino Birds
Rare Collection of Taxidermy Albino Birds

Rare Collection of Taxidermy Albino Birds

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H 20.48 in Dm 5.91 in

Rare Collection of Taxidermy Albino Birds

Located in Haarlem, NL

Never seen this before in my life. A collection of six taxidermy albino birds sitting on a branch

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21st Century and Contemporary European Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount
Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 37.41 in

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy hunting lioness half mount, extremely large and well preserved, designed

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount
Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 36.62 in

Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy hunting lioness half mount, extremely large and well preserved, designed

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Rare Late 20th Century Unicorn Taxidermy
Rare Late 20th Century Unicorn Taxidermy

Rare Late 20th Century Unicorn Taxidermy

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H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

Rare Late 20th Century Unicorn Taxidermy

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a large, pointed, spiraling Horn projecting from its forehead. The unicorn was depicted in...

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Massive Tall Part Giraffe
Rare African Taxidermy Massive Tall Part Giraffe

Rare African Taxidermy Massive Tall Part Giraffe

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H 110.24 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in

Rare African Taxidermy Massive Tall Part Giraffe

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

* * * Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any

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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

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H 49.22 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

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H 49.22 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

* * * Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

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H 49.22 in W 15.75 in D 29.53 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologize from any

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare African Study of a Male Lion Taxidermy
Rare African Study of a Male Lion Taxidermy

Rare African Study of a Male Lion Taxidermy

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H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 94.49 in

Rare African Study of a Male Lion Taxidermy

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb taxidermy of an African male lion, late 20th century. Incredibly well prepared and with

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Late 20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head
Late 20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

Late 20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in

Late 20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'
Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'

Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'

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H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in

Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'

Located in Leuven , BE

Mounted on an oak square base with wheels, feathers in good condition, vintage colors and for the species recognizable bald feathers on intact wings.

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Mid-20th Century Australian Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer
A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer

A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer

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H 45.28 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer Mounted on habitat base, multi tined trophy

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20th Century Australian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Freestanding Full Taxidermy Mount of a Burchell's Zebra from South Africa
Rare Freestanding Full Taxidermy Mount of a Burchell's Zebra from South Africa

Rare Freestanding Full Taxidermy Mount of a Burchell's Zebra from South Africa

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H 64 in W 27 in D 80 in

Rare Freestanding Full Taxidermy Mount of a Burchell's Zebra from South Africa

Located in New York, NY

explorer and naturalist William John Burchell. It is rare to find a full taxidermy specimen of a Burchell's

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21st Century and Contemporary South African British Colonial Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.

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H 50 in W 39 in D 1.5 in

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.

Located in London, GB

Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine 20th Century African Taxidermy Tall Full Mount Giraffe
Genuine 20th Century African Taxidermy Tall Full Mount Giraffe

Genuine 20th Century African Taxidermy Tall Full Mount Giraffe

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H 153.55 in W 23.63 in D 78.75 in

Genuine 20th Century African Taxidermy Tall Full Mount Giraffe

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A huge and extremely rare African taxidermy freestanding giraffe. Female, subadult and of massive

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Antique 20th Century Taxidermy Study of a Jaguar, Edward Gerrard & Sons
Antique 20th Century Taxidermy Study of a Jaguar, Edward Gerrard & Sons

Antique 20th Century Taxidermy Study of a Jaguar, Edward Gerrard & Sons

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H 64.97 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in

Antique 20th Century Taxidermy Study of a Jaguar, Edward Gerrard & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare and well prepared taxidermy study of a jaguar by the renowned taxidermists Edward

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20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Hide

Rare 20th Century Hippopotamus Skull
Rare 20th Century Hippopotamus Skull

Rare 20th Century Hippopotamus Skull

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H 19.69 in W 27.56 in L 19.69 in

Rare 20th Century Hippopotamus Skull

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A beautiful late 20th century hippopotamus skull mounted on a wooden shield in exceptionally good order, complete with all tusks/teeth. Great interior design conversation piece. T...

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20th Century African Taxidermy

A Rare Natural Specimen, The Black Swan.
A Rare Natural Specimen, The Black Swan.

A Rare Natural Specimen, The Black Swan.

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H 32 in W 22 in D 12 in

A Rare Natural Specimen, The Black Swan.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare natural specimen of a Black Swan‘s skeleton for Wunderkammer. The specimen is mounted over a

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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

A Rare Marine Wunderkammer Specimen, The Sting Ray.
A Rare Marine Wunderkammer Specimen, The Sting Ray.

A Rare Marine Wunderkammer Specimen, The Sting Ray.

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H 20 in W 34 in D 22 in

A Rare Marine Wunderkammer Specimen, The Sting Ray.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare marine specimen of a sting ray for Wunderkammer. The specimen is stuffed and mounted over a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.
A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.

A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.

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H 20 in W 12 in D 7 in

A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.

Located in Milan, IT

Rare marine natural Wunderkammer Specimen of a Crab. The Specimen is stuffed and mounted inside a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, circa 1860
Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, circa 1860

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, circa 1860

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H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, circa 1860

Located in Berghuelen, DE

two very rare antler parlor chairs made of stag antlers and fallow deer antlers, with feet carved

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.
Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.

Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.

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H 24 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare marine natural Wunderkammer Specimen of a spanner Crab (Ranina Ranina). The Specimen is

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Antique 19th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

Incredibly Rare 20th Century African Elephant Foot Decanter Box
Incredibly Rare 20th Century African Elephant Foot Decanter Box

Incredibly Rare 20th Century African Elephant Foot Decanter Box

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H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in

Incredibly Rare 20th Century African Elephant Foot Decanter Box

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description An exceptional elephant foot decanter box, complete and in wonderful condition with a hallmarked silver rim for G B and Sons, dated London 1912. Most items of this kind ...

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20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

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Silver

A Rare African Sable Antelope Skull and Horn Mount
A Rare African Sable Antelope Skull and Horn Mount

A Rare African Sable Antelope Skull and Horn Mount

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H 35 in W 10 in D 16 in

A Rare African Sable Antelope Skull and Horn Mount

Located in Atlanta, GA

horns and skull on later walnut backplate

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20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Walnut, Horn

Rare Leaping or Stotting Premier Quality Wall Mounted Thomson Gazelle
Rare Leaping or Stotting Premier Quality Wall Mounted Thomson Gazelle

Rare Leaping or Stotting Premier Quality Wall Mounted Thomson Gazelle

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H 40 in W 16 in D 51 in

Rare Leaping or Stotting Premier Quality Wall Mounted Thomson Gazelle

Located in New York, NY

A rare leaping or stotting premier quality wall mounted Thomson Gazelle. Measures: 51" X 16

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Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

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Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as

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Fifteen Rare Duck Heads by Sinke & Van Tongeren on French Hunting Mirror
Fifteen Rare Duck Heads by Sinke & Van Tongeren on French Hunting Mirror

Fifteen Rare Duck Heads by Sinke & Van Tongeren on French Hunting Mirror

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Fifteen Rare Duck Heads by Sinke & Van Tongeren on French Hunting Mirror

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A great collection of 15 different fine Taxidermy duck ‘shoulder mounts’ on silver shields

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Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

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H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare elephant bird egg, complete albeit with only minor damage. The Elephant Bird

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Taxidermy

Materials

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Authentic King Cobra / Snake Taxidermy Sculpture Vintage Rare
Authentic King Cobra / Snake Taxidermy Sculpture Vintage Rare

Authentic King Cobra / Snake Taxidermy Sculpture Vintage Rare

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Authentic King Cobra / Snake Taxidermy Sculpture Vintage Rare

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare king cobra snake taxidermy sculpture; the snake is in a very cool, realistic "strike" position

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Rare Anatomic Muscle Study of Taxidermy Deers' Head
Rare Anatomic Muscle Study of Taxidermy Deers' Head

Rare Anatomic Muscle Study of Taxidermy Deers' Head

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H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 14.97 in

Rare Anatomic Muscle Study of Taxidermy Deers' Head

Located in Haarlem, NL

Beautifull handcrafted taxidermy head. One side is like a normal deer shoulder mount. The other

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Vintage 1930s French Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Wood

A Rare 1920s Black Buck Antelope Table. Taxidermy
A Rare 1920s Black Buck Antelope Table. Taxidermy

A Rare 1920s Black Buck Antelope Table. Taxidermy

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A Rare 1920s Black Buck Antelope Table. Taxidermy

Located in Bellport, NY

Exotic Black Buck Antelope and Ivory Occasional Table from India. Three black buck antelope legs held together with an ivory ring, ivory small circular inlays around the ebony frame,...

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Early 20th Century Indian End Tables

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English Silver Plate Ice Bucket Rare African Animal Taxidermy Trophy
English Silver Plate Ice Bucket Rare African Animal Taxidermy Trophy

English Silver Plate Ice Bucket Rare African Animal Taxidermy Trophy

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H 6 in W 4 in D 7 in

English Silver Plate Ice Bucket Rare African Animal Taxidermy Trophy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Hand Hammered Silver over copper Ice Bucket . With Bone Handlle Fitted with a rare Animal

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Rare Horse Skull Lamp on Huge Thick Slate Base Taxidermy Interest Movable Head
Rare Horse Skull Lamp on Huge Thick Slate Base Taxidermy Interest Movable Head

Rare Horse Skull Lamp on Huge Thick Slate Base Taxidermy Interest Movable Head

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Rare Horse Skull Lamp on Huge Thick Slate Base Taxidermy Interest Movable Head

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Horse skull lamp on a large heavy

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Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen
Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen

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Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and unusual antique natural taxidermy specimen of a Piranha. Amazon River Basin, South

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Stunning Rare Taxidermy White Peacock Mounted on a White Plinth
Stunning Rare Taxidermy White Peacock Mounted on a White Plinth

Stunning Rare Taxidermy White Peacock Mounted on a White Plinth

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H 68 in W 11 in D 32 in

Stunning Rare Taxidermy White Peacock Mounted on a White Plinth

Located in London, GB

Stunning taxidermy white peacock mounted on a white plinth We are proud to offer a stunning pure

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Vintage 1960s British Animal Sculptures

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Feathers

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

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H 75 in W 40 in D 85 in

Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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20th Century African Taxidermy

20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head
20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 33.47 in

20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovely African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved

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20th Century African Taxidermy

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Taxidermy Flamingo

Taxidermy Flamingo

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H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in

Taxidermy Flamingo

Located in New York, NY

Stunning and rare mounted taxidermy flamingo from France.

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19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart
19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart

19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart

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19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very rare anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two red squirrels boxing, housed in its original

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Fantastic Victorian Dome with Taxidermy Hooded Peregrine Falcon, 19th Century

Fantastic Victorian Dome with Taxidermy Hooded Peregrine Falcon, 19th Century

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H 20.87 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

Fantastic Victorian Dome with Taxidermy Hooded Peregrine Falcon, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare Victorian taxidermy hooded peregrine falcon(FALCO PEREGRINUS) England, circa 1880-1890

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Collection of Rare Butterflies

Collection of Rare Butterflies

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H 14 in W 19 in D 3 in

Collection of Rare Butterflies

Located in San Francisco, CA

Price is per piece. May purchase one or both. Pair of exotic, rare butterflies in beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Taxidermy

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$34,957

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$2,500

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Rare Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of rare taxidermy you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and bone. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of rare taxidermy now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of rare taxidermy bearing Victorian, Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of rare taxidermy over the years, but those crafted by Betjemanns & Sons, Henry Ward and Sinke & Van Tongeren are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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