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Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

“Poppies” by Hasharat – 19th Century Glass Cloche with Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
In Poppies, artist Hasharat presents a dramatic vertical composition of real butterflies, meticulously arranged within an antique 19th-century glass cloche measuring 11" x 7" x 23". ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
Category

20th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

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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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy
By Southern Beasts
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century Southern Beasts young ostrich taxidermy newly adorned with antique and vintage texttiles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Textile, Feathers

Beautiful Mounted Small Goose Chick on Birch Full Body Taxidermy Bird 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautifully mounted goose chick, full body mounted on a round piece of birch wood, rarity from around the beginning of the 21st century. Professionally mounted goose chick, with res...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 7 Pieces
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, large and small, 7 pieces in total, nice collection in a glass box, second half of the 20th century. The collection includes a large green male birdwing butterfly...
Category

1980s European Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

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

1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925 Item e7071 An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque which features a handwritten inscript...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s Item e7364 A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Blown Glass

Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen features a Pied Peacock mounted on an elegant oval wooden base. The peacock's stunning plumage is captured in intricate detail, with contrasting irid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Leather, Feathers

Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel. This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Leather

Vintage Taxidermy 11.5' Python Skin c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage taxidermy 11.5 foot Python skin. CREATOR Unknown DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Python. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
Category

20th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Wood

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888 Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
Category

1880s Austrian Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian taxidermy toy horse, late 19th century. Unusual and rare, a bit bizarre, this model of a horse with glass eyes, is made of a stuff...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of Gabriella Crespi. These are more than 100 years old and be...
Category

Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840 Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...
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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Antler

Large Mounted Deer Antlers
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional large pair of mounted antlers. This French early 20th century pair of deer antlers mounted on a wooden shield is a stunning piece of art perfect for a lodge or country...
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers Item e7355 A great antique caribou (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden plaque. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1930s. A set of six antique Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies on turned wooden...
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy. The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...
Category

1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Taxidermy Zebra, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent full body taxidermy Zebra. Very little wear to hide. Expressive black and white stripes. Excellent condition from nose to tail. Gorgeous face and posture. Stands just und...
Category

1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Glass, Wood

Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Antique 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

1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Coastal Natural Brunch Coral Specimen on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural white brunch coral with a shell on a stand. Great coastal decor.
Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Coral

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. Measurements (Overall): 19" H x 168" W x 0.2" D.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

French Deer Antler Mount, Le Grand Pele, ca 1967
Located in Atlanta, GA
the antlers and partial skull mounted on a shield-form backplate, the skull marked "Le Grand Pele", a region in Western Central France near the mouth of the Loire river, also marked ...
Category

1960s French Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s. A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960 EYES: Black, Glass MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat. SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category

Early 20th Century European Other Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924 An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy features handwritten inscrip...
Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with da...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique Mirrored Display Dome, English, Exhibition Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mirrored display dome. An English, glass and giltwood exhibition cake or taxidermy showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, cir...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 6 Pieces 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, 6 pieces in total, nice collection in wooden box with glass, the black frame is decorated with carved patterns, second half of th...
Category

1980s European Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
**"Red Glitters" by Hasharat** is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background. The terr...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Flight of Elegance: Stunning Wall-Mounted Mallard Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy mallard is a masterful example of craftsmanship and natural beauty, perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic waterfowl. Mounted in mid-flight on a rusti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers, Wood

Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 38.5" H x 55.5" W (at widest point) x 17" D. Each antler a...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Pair Sea Shell Floral Arrangements Coastal Fecit
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan sea shell floral arrangements, a pair of. As great accent to coastal decor.
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

Large Set of Antique Taxidermy Wall Mount Hunting Deer Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Set of Antique Wall Mount Hunting Stag Antlers Early 20thC Good condition Free international shipping.
Category

Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

19th Century natural history English specimen
Located in London, GB
19th Century natural history English specimen Encased in its original Victorian pine ebonised base glass dome. This natural history specimen is firmly attached to a wooden base. ...
Category

1870s British Early Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 36" H x 22" W x 23" D. Each antler approx 12" Long me...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Taxidermy Swordfish Bill & Horn Novelty Sword 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Swordfish Bill & Horn Novelty Sword 19th Century
Category

19th Century Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Large 19th Century Mottled Coco De Mer on Stand Maritime Sailors Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th Century Coco De Mer The Coco De Mer is mounted on an orange threaded and tasseled stem set within a ebonised base. The coco is solid in structure with an unusual...
Category

19th Century Seychellois Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tropical Flair: Vibrant Taxidermy Keel-Billed Toucan on Display
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Late 19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Scene Artist & His Muse by William Drew
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th Century cased anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two Squirrels and a stoat in bedroom/boudoir setting. One squirrel dressed as an artist in a beret, painting smock smoking ...
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antler 8-Point Mount from the Southwest region of France presumably from the 1960's. What is particularly nice is the size while not being so large that the Antlers overwhelm the wal...
Category

1960s French Country Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Refractions by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Refractions by Hasharat , 2024 Black canvas box with hinges, gold trim, black velvet interior. Measures: 10.25" x 10.25"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
Category

1950s Belgian Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Horn

Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Dark Wall-Mounted Plaque 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a dark brown wooden wall-mounted plaque. Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for h...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Leather, Wood

East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair Vintage Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two 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 h...
Category

1920s German Black Forest Vintage Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904 Item e7342 Antique trophy of a red deer (Cervus elaphus) from the Black Forest, hunted in 19...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

“Glacier” – Iridescent Morpho Butterfly Composition by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Glacier by contemporary artist Hasharat is a mesmerizing entomological composition featuring various species of vivid blue Morpho butterflies arranged in a cascading vertical tableau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Linen, Glass

Large Antique Taxidermy Dome, English, Display Showcase, Late Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique taxidermy dome. An English, glass collectible display showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Quality and generously sized display dome Display...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy

Materials

Glass

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

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 Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel. This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Leather

Decorating with Antique, New and Vintage Taxidermy

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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