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Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900

$3,480
£2,640.54
€3,019.23
CA$4,860.62
A$5,404.34
CHF 2,821.85
MX$65,784.03
NOK 36,005.58
SEK 33,735.51
DKK 22,533.04
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Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900 A very large stuffed African water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) from a noble estate in Austria. It has great horns and is mounted on a hand-carved wooden plaque, early 20th century, good condition with traces of old age. On the back with lable of the taxidermist: Brothers Hodek, Vienna Austria. Measures of the wooden plaque: height 44' inches (112 cm), width 31' inches (78 cm). Trophies are mementos form the hunted game, which are kept by the huntsman as a souvenir or decorative item. For many centuries it was a tradition to collect trophies. Nowadays exactly these are becoming more and more popular as decoration highlights in hunting lodges. This article contains parts of animal origin, which belong to non-endangered and non-threatened animals and follow the US Fish & Wildlife regulations. They are not listed on CITES Appendix I and II. Our international shipping follows all country laws. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art. Measures: Width: 31.5" (80 cm) Height: 44.49" (113 cm) Depth: 36.61" (93 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.49 in (113 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 36.62 in (93 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    Berghuelen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e62271stDibs: LU988737160282

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