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Taxidermy Under Glass

19th Century Taxidermy Miniature Pinscher (Reh Pinscher) Under Glass Dome Velvet
19th Century Taxidermy Miniature Pinscher (Reh Pinscher) Under Glass Dome Velvet

19th Century Taxidermy Miniature Pinscher (Reh Pinscher) Under Glass Dome Velvet

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A loved and cherished companion, 19th century taxidermy miniature Pinscher, also known as a Reh Pinscher due to their resemblance to a small deer.

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Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Elytra Composition under a Globe
Elytra Composition under a Globe

Elytra Composition under a Globe

$912

H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in

Elytra Composition under a Globe

Located in Leuven , BE

An elytron is a modified, hardened forewing of certain insect orders, notably beetles and a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material

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One Dozen Skulls Served under Glass
One Dozen Skulls Served under Glass

One Dozen Skulls Served under Glass

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H 16 in Dm 13 in

One Dozen Skulls Served under Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

Cabinet of Curiosities: Reptile and mammal skulls and bones of diverse species on brass platter.

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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Trio of 19th Century Taxidermy Chameleon Lizards Under Glass Dome
Trio of 19th Century Taxidermy Chameleon Lizards Under Glass Dome

Trio of 19th Century Taxidermy Chameleon Lizards Under Glass Dome

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine trio of 19th century Chameleon lizards, these specimens have been remounted within a period glazed dome on a typical ebonised base on turned bun feet. Faded blue velvet gr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Pine

19th Century Taxidermy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lap Dog Under Glass Dome
19th Century Taxidermy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lap Dog Under Glass Dome

19th Century Taxidermy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Lap Dog Under Glass Dome

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming full mount cavalier King Charles spaniel lap dog, in a wide eyed, recumbent pose. The dog is late 19th/Early 20th century age, and housed in a period glass dome, upo...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Velvet, Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Fine Taxidermy Blue-Cheeked Amazon under Glass Dome by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Blue-Cheeked Amazon under Glass Dome by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy Blue-Cheeked Amazon under Glass Dome by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

This tropical wonder has a lot to show off. It is created fan-shaped so it enables him to do just that. It floats under an antique oval glass dome resting on an early 19th century ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy

Modern Taxidermy Butterflies under 19th Century Dome on Ebonized and Brass Base
Modern Taxidermy Butterflies under 19th Century Dome on Ebonized and Brass Base

Modern Taxidermy Butterflies under 19th Century Dome on Ebonized and Brass Base

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Large original 19th century glass dome on striking original ebonized base, with unusual brass inlay. Housing a large collection of modern butterflies mounted on copper rods Measures...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Blown Glass, Softwood

Extraordinary Chimera Composistion under Glass Globe
Extraordinary Chimera Composistion under Glass Globe

Extraordinary Chimera Composistion under Glass Globe

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H 16.93 in Dm 7.09 in L 16.93 in

Extraordinary Chimera Composistion under Glass Globe

Located in Leuven , BE

The chimera seen here stands out because of its materials used. It is made of very shiny shells of green beetles and other insects, who have an outer layer which reflects the light v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass

Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under a Custom Glass Case Homarus gammarus, known as the European lobster or common lobster, is a species of clawed...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Taxidermy

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat
"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat

"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat

Located in New York, NY

Under the Canopy: This exquisite composition seamlessly blends insect preservation with contemporary artistry, featuring an array of real butterflies meticulously arranged by Hashara...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French

Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French

Located in New York, NY

Black Forest carving and flycatcher taxidermy on wooden base under glass dome. The original carving depicts two anthropomorphic woodland creatures reviewing a diagram of a bird's ana...

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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sulpture Arranged under a Glass Globe
Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sulpture Arranged under a Glass Globe

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sulpture Arranged under a Glass Globe

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative natural taxidermy butterfly sulpture arranged under a glass globe de marié.

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Vintage 1980s Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

19th Century Museum Entomology Specimens under Glass Vials Taxidermy Ebonized
19th Century Museum Entomology Specimens under Glass Vials Taxidermy Ebonized

19th Century Museum Entomology Specimens under Glass Vials Taxidermy Ebonized

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fabulous collection of eleven beetle specimens, displayed on turned softwood pedestals with original ebonized finish. Each beetle is mounted on a metal rod with a hand written pinn...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

Large Tropical Butterflies Under Wooden Dome Papilio Thoas Taxidermy
Large Tropical Butterflies Under Wooden Dome Papilio Thoas Taxidermy

Large Tropical Butterflies Under Wooden Dome Papilio Thoas Taxidermy

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful set of 2 large tropical butterflies, black and yellow papilio thoas mounted under a square wooden dome, early 21st century. Papilio thoas is a butterfly from the family of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century
Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century

Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Indian Ring-Necked Victorian Taxidermy Parakeet Parrot Under Dome 19th Century Good condition overall, displays remarkably From a private collection. Free international shipping.

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Antique Late 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Extraordinary Chimera Composition under Glass Globe
Extraordinary Chimera Composition under Glass Globe

Extraordinary Chimera Composition under Glass Globe

Located in Leuven , BE

The figure's legs and arms are made off the bones of a small bird. The limbs are attached to the body, which consist of two light orange shells, each with a subtle dotted texture. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material, Blown Glass

Butterflies Ulysses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework
Butterflies Ulysses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework

Butterflies Ulysses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Butterflies Ulysses flight arranged under a glass globe framework. Taxidermie, Globe de Marié. Objet de Curiosité. The Glode de Marié is from 1950s. BUTTERFLY

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Butterflies Ulisses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework
Butterflies Ulisses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework

Butterflies Ulisses Flight Arranged under a Glass Globe Framework

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Butterflies Ulisses flight arranged under a glass globe framework, Taxidermie, Globe de Marié. Objet de Curiosité. The Glode de Marié is from 1950s. Butterfly

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus
Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Located in Haarlem, NL

Sea shell still-life under glass cloche with a carved bone octopus okimono, little shells, a crab, a sea urchin and coral in a very pretty arrangement. Great piece for a curiosity c...

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Early 20th Century Asian Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Shell, Glass, Wood

Duo of Aracari by Sinke & van Tongeren under glass dome
Duo of Aracari by Sinke & van Tongeren under glass dome

Duo of Aracari by Sinke & van Tongeren under glass dome

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A Black-necked Aracari and Curl-crested Aracari duo under antique glass domes Note. All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are ra...

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2010s Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Presentation of a Very Large Orange Nymph Under Napoleon III Glass Dome
Presentation of a Very Large Orange Nymph Under Napoleon III Glass Dome

Presentation of a Very Large Orange Nymph Under Napoleon III Glass Dome

Located in Leuven , BE

An amazing 19th century presentation of a very large orange Nymph (Eurycnema versiruba) under Napoleon III glass dome. The plancard reads: Entomologie Eurycnema versiruba Timor Orien...

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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Taxidermy

Materials

Blown Glass, Organic Material

Composition of Feathers and Butterflies under an Oval Dome
Composition of Feathers and Butterflies under an Oval Dome

Composition of Feathers and Butterflies under an Oval Dome

Located in Leuven , BE

Beautiful contemporary taxidermy composition with feathers and butterflies under a dome. A lovely find.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material

19th Century Still life oil painting of flowers & birds
19th Century Still life oil painting of flowers & birds

19th Century Still life oil painting of flowers & birds

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Their styles and subject matter share many similarities, however Ellen’s paintings sometimes included taxidermy under glass. Also, Edward used his EL monogram and Ellen signed her na...

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19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Still life oil painting of fruit with casket & ewer
19th Century Still life oil painting of fruit with casket & ewer

19th Century Still life oil painting of fruit with casket & ewer

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

However, a number of Ellen’s paintings also included taxidermy under glass. In addition, Ellen signed her name in full whilst Edward used his EL monogram.

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19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome
Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome

Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome

Located in New Orleans, LA

Seven beetles of interesting black and white coloration mounted to steel rods and displayed under a glass dome; turned wooden base

Category

20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

Materials

Steel

Collection of Mixed Morpho Butterflies under a Glass Dome
Collection of Mixed Morpho Butterflies under a Glass Dome

Collection of Mixed Morpho Butterflies under a Glass Dome

Located in Paris, FR

XIXth century glass dome with collection of very large mixed-blue butterflies from south america. All these specimens are collector's items issued from breeding farms.

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Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

Collection of Ornithoptera Priamus Butterflies under XIXth century Glass Dome
Collection of Ornithoptera Priamus Butterflies under XIXth century Glass Dome

Collection of Ornithoptera Priamus Butterflies under XIXth century Glass Dome

Located in Paris, FR

XIXth century glass dome with collection of very large green-yellow & black butterflies originally from Indonesia. All these specimens are collector's items issued from breeding f...

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Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

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Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy Hyacinth Macaw by Sinke & Van Tongeren

By Sinke & Van Tongeren

Located in Haarlem, NL

A head mount of a black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) rests atop an antique wooden sphere. The bold, rounded base contrasts with the slender, graceful neck of the bird. This ba...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro
1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro

1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro

By Willy Daro

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Peacock Lamp doing the wheel in bronze with a golden and silver patina and inclusion of hard agate stone discs. Composed of a rectangular base in black stone on which rests a l...

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Antique 1670s Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone, Silver, Bronze

Collections of  Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Collections of  Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s

Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s

Located in Naples, IT

A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Black Painted Fall Front Bureau, Circa 1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Rococo fall front bureau crafted in the distinctive Scandinavian Rococo style, featuring elegantly curved sides and balanced proportions. The fall front opens to reveal a bea...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,790Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Planters / Jardinieres, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of large Chinese Famille Rose style planters. They are hand painted and lined with swimming koi fish. The body is painted with fruit and pastoral scenes. They are in v...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

$485Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Located in Wembley, GB

An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915
Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915

Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This superb Tiffany Studios table lamp, dating to circa 1915, represents the height of American decorative artistry in the early twentieth century. With its refined conical leaded gl...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock
An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock

$4,600

H 82.68 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Impressive Taxidermy Peacock Description: Elegantly and naturalistically perched on branch mount, set in a rectangular timber wall panel with bolection edge, the peacock facing o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

$3,500

H 28 in W 11 in D 15 in

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

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2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Feathers

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...

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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century
Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

$1,568Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.75 in Dm 2.96 in

Set of Six Baccarat Harmonie Crystal Tumblers, 20th Century

By Baccarat

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite set of six crystal tumblers is from the iconic “Harmonie” collection by Baccarat, one of the most prestigious French crystal manufacturers. Each glass is signed “Bacca...

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20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

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Taxidermy Under Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of taxidermy under glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of taxidermy under glass — often made from glass, paper and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of taxidermy under glass, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of taxidermy under glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of taxidermy under glass, designed in the Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of taxidermy under glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Gould and Sinke & Van Tongeren produced versions that are worth a look.

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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