Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2

Splendid Taxidermy Argus Pheasant 'Argusianus Argus', Zoo Animal

$11,382.36
£8,471.86
€9,500
CA$15,590.99
A$17,340.59
CHF 9,054.72
MX$211,016.51
NOK 115,642.54
SEK 108,452.30
DKK 72,320.18
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A Very Impressive Taxidermy Great Argus Pheasant (Argusianus Argus) 21st century, mounted by Zoologisk konservator Mikkel Carlsen (Denmark) Mounted in exuberant full courting position, with extremely long tail feathers and wings, on a contemporary square blackened base. Measures: H. 125 x W. 110 cm Including an official statement by Mikkel Carlsen that the bird died in captivity and was mounted by him.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.22 in (125 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2019
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In a good condition, slight natural damages occurred during life of the bird.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458220864262

More From This Seller

View All
Vibrantly Coloured Peacock Pheasant Wall Mount, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy grey peacock-pheasant (POLYPLECTRON BICALCARATUM) 20th century Naturalistically mounted on a wood branch, in courting position, showing its peacock-eyed plumage, ...
Category

20th Century Dutch Taxidermy

Materials

Other

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 Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Victorian Display with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise by Jane C. Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Australian Victorian display cabinet with birds of paradise by Jane Catherine Ward (1817-1889) Sydney, circa 1880 Wi...
Category

Antique 19th Century Australian Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

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, attribute...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

An antique taxidermy Kea (Nestor notabilis)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, 19th century Provenance: Private collection, Belgium The kea, indigenous to New Zealand’s Southern Alps, was considered a cunning trickster by the Māori. It is perceived i...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

An Amazon Indigenous Kayapo feather headdress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brazil, Pará or Mato Grosso, circa 1950’s-1960s H. 50.8 x W. 33.5 cm (incl. stand) Provenance: Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s)
Category

20th Century Brazilian Tribal Art

Materials

String, Feathers

You May Also Like

Male Ring Tale Pheasant Taxidermy
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Male Ring tale pheasant taxidermy. Mounted on wood wall plaque.
Category

Vintage 1960s Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Regal Elegance: The Reeves's Pheasant - A Flying Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Flying Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), a stunning avian specimen native to China, meticulously preserved to capture its intricate beauty and remarkable history. N...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Exquisite Taxidermy Blue Eared-Pheasant
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy specimen of the Blue Eared Pheasant presents a striking representation of this impressive avian species. This sizeable terrestrial bird boasts a stately gray plumage, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Vintage Ringneck Pheasant Bird Full Body Wall Mount on Wood Taxidermy Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ringneck Pheasant Bird Full Body Wall Mount on Wood Taxidermy Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 9" W x 5" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

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

Vintage 1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Exquisite Wall-Mounted Flying Red Golden Amherst Pheasant Decor
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home decor with our exquisite wall-mounted flying Red Golden Amherst Pheasant. This stunning piece captures the beauty and grace of the Red Golden Pheasant in mid-flight...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers