Wunderkammer
Wicked Curious
Unleash your imagination with this collection of wonderfully weird pieces and curate your own Wunderkammer.
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Natural Specimen, a Trophy of a Bufalo Skull, Africa 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen of a trophy of an African bufalo skull with horns for Wunderkammer, bufalo Cafro, black bufalo from Cap, (Sincerus Caffer (Sparrman, 1779)). Sub-Saharian Africa, c...
Category
Late 19th Century Sub-Saharan African Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Bone, Horn
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Aythya marila) gray duck small plunger mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory an...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Feathers, Animal Skin, Wood, Paper
Stuffed Robin Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Erithacus rubecula) Robin on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalista. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Convex Round Mirror, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer round curved mirror with white wooden frame, mounted over white wooden round base. On the rear of the frame there is one round malachite stone. Italy circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Malachite
Stuffed Marsh Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Emberiza schoeniclus) Migliarino of marsh mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Stuffed House Sparrow Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) House sparrow mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Paper, Feathers, Animal Skin
Pair of White Gorgonian Branches, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of sand-white gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood in the shape of a vas...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Great Spotted Red woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for labo...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Convex Round Mirror, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Wunderkammer round convex mirror with black wooden frame mounted over a black wooden round base. On the rear of the frame there is one round mother of pearl nacre stone. Italy seco...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly unusual carved painted, gilt and gem-set tortoise carapace resembling the mythical Cosmic or World-bearing Turtle
Probably Germany, late 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century Mahogany Collectors chest with low gallery to the top and four drawers with knob handles standing on four turned feet.
Category
19th Century European Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Mahogany
Cotswold School Teak Collectors Cabinet
By Peter Waals
Located in Petworth, GB
We have a wonderful Cotswold School collectors cabinet in teak with a canted locking glass display top
The 2 hexagonal panelled doors open to reveal two internal drawers, a drop-down...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Wunderkammer
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany collectors cabinet, two flame mahogany and crossbanded doors opening to reveal six compartment spaces at the top and ten oak lined drawers below which con...
Category
1830s British Regency Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Collector's Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Dutch Collector's Cabinet was designed for the express purpose of keeping a wide variety of numerous collectibles in one case, and features, behind the main cabinet door...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Wrought Iron
Georgian Mahogany Collector's Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Georgian Mahogany collector's cabinet
A late 18th to early 19th century Georgian inlaid mahogany two door collector's cabinet.
The pair of doors have recessed panels with box w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast Asia, circa 1960s. Features beautiful Chinese w...
Category
19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Brass
Large 19thC English Breakfront Glazed Mahogany Collectors Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870
Large 19thC English breakfront glazed mahogany collectors cabinet / bookcase
We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/r...
Category
19th Century Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Mahogany
George II-Style Chinoiserie Secretary / Collector's Cabinet by Antonio's SF
By Antonio's
Located in Dallas, TX
a George II-style black lacquer secretary / desk with Collector's Cabinet above, gilt Chinoiserie decoration overall, some raised, cabinet above fitted out with display shelves for C...
Category
20th Century American George II Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Bespoke Display Cabinet, Retail, Collector, Showcase, 12 Shelves
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage bespoke display cabinet. An English, mahogany and glass retail or collector's two-door 12 shelf showcase cupboard, dating to th...
Category
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass, Wood
Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
SIENNA Collection
This bookcase is part of the contemporary collection SIENNA designed by Christophe Lecomte in Vendée. SIENNA is characterized by taut lines slightly softened by curved handles or drawers.
The oak, a noble species from the French forests is, with SIENNA, highlighted with finishes using a trendy, slightly bleached natural color in contrast with matte black or a chestnut color in harmony with a more "charm" interior.
For a practical and maximum access to the storage niche, the opening of the upper glass flap door is from down to up and the opening of the lower glass flap door is from up to down with a cable opening system.
1 adjustable wooden shelf is avaialble and adjustable between the 2 wooden swing...
Category
2010s French Modern Wunderkammer
Materials
Oak, Glass, Wood
Display Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the traditional china cabinets, this sophisticated display cabinet features a rectangular frame of forest eucalyptus veneer rais...
Category
2010s Italian Wunderkammer
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Display Display Bookcase, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
19th century Biedermeier display bookcase
Completely restored to shellac polish.
Material: Walnut
Period: 1830 - 1839
Source: Bohemia - Czechia.
Category
1830s Czech Biedermeier Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Beige Display Cabinet
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by formal balance and modern aesthetic, this display cabinet revisits a midcentury design with a modern sensibility. Both elegant and functional, this piece has a eucalyptus-...
Category
2010s Italian Wunderkammer
Materials
Metal
Yang Display Cabinet
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
This oriental-inspired display cabinet with stand is part of the Nuovo Classico Milanese collection of fine, timeless pieces. A stunning addition to any home, where it will a perfect...
Category
2010s Italian Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Dutch Display Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Dutch display cabinet.
This wonderful cabinet has a single paneled door flanked by glass side panels. The door opens to three shelv...
Category
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Paint
Regency Style Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Style display cabinet with crotch antique mahogany, glass doors, adjustable shelves and internal lighting. With stylized brass handles and ebonized details.
Dimensions: 44...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. This item is very rare due to its subject matter, presentation and accomp...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Natural Fiber
Indian Blue Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount with a beautiful iridescent blue and green coloration. It is mounted on an oval wooden base and can be displaye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy Demoiselle Crane is a remarkable piece that captures the beauty and grace of this stunning bird. Mounted on a wood log, this mount measures 12" x 23" x 31" and provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Bone
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the badger (Meles meles) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the crow (Corvidae) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned bas...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Collection Of Mineralogy Specimen Jars Natural History Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of seven display jars of unusual form, glass with ground pontil marks and hollow ground glass stoppers, one retaining a label for F.W.BRANCH D...
Category
Early 20th Century English Wunderkammer
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collection of Herbarium Grass Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare collection of early 20th century herbarium grass specimens, each example has its original hand written label and sits decoratively within its pine display case.
Age related f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wunderkammer
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
A large taxidermy Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Netherlands, 21st century, died of natural cause in a European zoo
H. 141 cm
Endemic to North-east Australia and Papua-Guinea, the Cassowary is regarded as the most dangerous b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin
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, it is a medium-sized antelope found in the eastern and southern regions of Africa. Mounted on a tapering silver plated base, impressed and signed J Anthony Redmile...
Category
20th Century British Wunderkammer
Materials
Silver Plate
Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest 12 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
An antique 12 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large a...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Antler
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under a Custom Glass Case
Homarus gammarus, known as the European lobster or c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Wunderkammer
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s.
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Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Wunderkammer
Materials
Wood, Antler
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach.
A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a pa...
Category
1920s British Vintage Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Bream.
A cased bream by Frederick William Anstiss (1864 - 1936) in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled br...
Category
1890s British Sporting Art Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass
Large Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Austria, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique black forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, Cabin or just to display it in your house. Found...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Wunderkammer
Materials
Antler, Wood
Taxidermy Mounted Peacock Male
Located in Vancouver, CA
This beautiful taxidermy peacock is ready for mounting. Comes with standard wooden base.
The tail feather piece is removable for easy shipping.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wunderkammer
Materials
Feathers
Black Forest or Austrian Antler Trophy
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a hand carved German Black Forest Hunting Trophy. The Board has been made from Austrian nutwood and displays a set of beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Wunderkammer
Materials
Bone, Nutwood
Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Wunderkammer
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
African Buschbuck Antelope Horns on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
Fabulous African buschbuck antelope horns mounted on a lucite base. This would look wonderful displayed on a bookcase or desk and would make a handsome addition to any study.
DIME...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Wunderkammer
Materials
Horn, Lucite
Giant Anteater Mounted by Mr.Monin Taxidermiste at the Zoo Des Bruniaux, France
Located in Leuven , BE
Myrmecophaga tridactyla (II/B) - Cites :documentation of origin
In Les Abrets en Dauphiné (France) a small zoo was established in 1968. It was called le Zoo des Abrets. The zoo was renamed Parc Zoologique des Brunniaux in 1986. This institution bred a giant anteater...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Wunderkammer
Materials
Organic Material
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra.
This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa.
This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Wunderkammer
Materials
Zebra Hide
Taxidermy Grouse on a Naturalistic Base
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy Grouse is mounted on a naturalistic base, creating a lifelike display that showcases the beauty and majesty of this incredible bird. Measuring 13" x 16" x 18....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wunderkammer
Materials
Feathers
European Fallow Deerhorn Mount on Dark Oak Backplate, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Interestingly shaped fallow deer antlers, well patinated and mounted on a shaped dark oak shield-form backplate.
Category
Early 20th Century European Wunderkammer
Materials
Antler
Warthog Skull
Located in New York, NY
Warthog skull:
Measures: 13" x 14" x 9.5.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wunderkammer
Materials
Bone
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight
2018, Océano Pacífico
Red extra-size starfish!
A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Wunderkammer
Materials
Other
African Sacred Ibis
Located in New York, NY
The African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis, a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae. It is native to much of Africa, as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Wunderkammer
Materials
Feathers
Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a great African Gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount. It is posed with the head in a semi-upright position looking to the animal's right side. This a elegant example of a mount o...
Category
20th Century Namibian Wunderkammer
Materials
Antler, Animal Skin, Wood
Fine Taxidermy Hamerkop by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Hammerhead (Scopus umbretta) is a medium sized wading bird. The shape of his head with a long bill and crest at the back looks like a hammer. This gave the species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead ‘Hamerkop’. We sculpted this Hamerkop in a very gracious and friendly pose. Its base is tailor made with antique wood and velvet. Housend under an antique 19th century glass dome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin
1927, Entomology Collection of Fourteen Morpho Didius Butterfly Specimens
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful collection of Morpho Didius butterflies specimens.
A wonderful entomology collection of fourteen vivid blue Morpho butterflies in their...
Category
1920s British Victorian Vintage Wunderkammer
Materials
Glass, Wood
Fine Taxidermy Eagles and Snakes Duo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Left: Bald Eagle & Snakes (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
This magnificent bird of prey fighting two snakes. A Puff adder (Bitis arietans)
and a Blood Python (Python brongersmai). This battle takes place on top of an antique marble and zinc plinth.
Note: Not available for the US
Right: Verreaux's Eagle & Snakes (Aquila verreauxii)
A very rare black eagle in the midst of a tough conflict with a Royal Python (Python regius) and a Boa constrictor (Boa constrictor). Situated on an identical plinth to the Bald Eagle. Two impressive sculptural pieces.
Price for the set: € 60.000,- (excl. VAT)
Price for single: € 35.000,- (excl. VAT)
Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work.
The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Wunderkammer
Materials
Animal Skin
