30th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
  Lot 62
 

62

Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1920-1930, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen,...

Taxidermy: Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 1920-1930, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Mysore, India, shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, mouth agape in roaring aggressive pose, mounted upon an early Edward Gerrard shield, 51cm from the wall, previously a mounted skin rug, due to deterioration of the skin now mounted as a head mount, guidance has been given by Taxidermy Law UK regarding re-working

With German Article 10 CITES licence no.1325/2019 commercial activities licence

Sold for £450
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

poor overall condition, left ear broken at the base, replacement antique patch to underside of the neck area, visible stitching to underside of the neck area, upper right fang tip restored, all other teeth remain, guidance has been given regarding the re-working issue by Taxidermy Law UK - we are confident that the restoration has been carried out with antique replacement patch to neck underside, historical maintenance and restoration, 01/07/19

 


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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 30th Oct, 2019

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