24th Nov, 2022 9:30
A large and extensive Victorian taxidermists museum display of exotic birds in the manner of John Gould, containing: Orange Minivet, Campo Troupial, Blue Dacnis, European Bee-Eaters, Egrett, Andean Cock of the Rock, White Throated Kingfisher, Tufted Coquette, Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Trogon, Band Tailed Manakin, Purple Throated Carib, Turquoise Tangara, Lesser Violetear and many others, all set in a naturalistic setting, housed in a double-sided mahogany case, flanked by decorative fluted columns. Supported by hunched sabre legs with swivel castors. 105 cm overall width x 46 cm overall depth x 169 cm overall height.
A private estate
Sold for £8,000
Condition Report
The rear glass panel is cracked. One finial to the top missing and some veneer losses elsewhere, but no other cracks to the glass. It is a little wobbly on the stand. The birds look in good overall order, with no major deterioration or discolouration. The foliage however is discoloured and grey in colour, (probably mildew) in places (see photos). The eggs - which we believe to have been artificially made of sugar - showing signs of perishing in places. Viewing in person is recommended for detail.
A large and extensive Victorian taxidermists museum display of exotic birds in the manner of John Gould, containing: Orange Minivet, Campo Troupial, Blue Dacnis, European Bee-Eaters, Egrett, Andean Cock of the Rock, White Throated Kingfisher, Tufted Coquette, Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Trogon, Band Tailed Manakin, Purple Throated Carib, Turquoise Tangara, Lesser Violetear and many others, all set in a naturalistic setting, housed in a double-sided mahogany case, flanked by decorative fluted columns. Supported by hunched sabre legs with swivel castors. 105 cm overall width x 46 cm overall depth x 169 cm overall height.
ProvenanceA private estate
