20th Apr, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Taxidermy: Indian Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus fusca), circa 1920-1930, attributed to Cuthbertson & Harper, 10 Government Place, Calcutta, India, adult skin rug with snarling open-mouthed head mount, hand-painted glass eyes, limbs outstretched, nose to tail 222cm, across the forelimbs 132cm, across the rear limbs 141cm, mounted on original faded red canvas backing material, with woven woollen serrated trim border
Sold for £900
Estimated at £500 - £700
Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 20th Apr, 2022
To include a collection of Indian and European Game Trophies from Kilberry Castle, Argyll. Many of the trophies date from the second half of the 19th century, with rare and historical specimens including Asian Water Buffalos, Astor Markhors, Bengal Tigers, Indian Leopards and Himalayan Tahr.
Entries are now invited for the next Natural History & Taxidermy Sale on 2 September 2022
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Tuesday 19 April 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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