7th Aug, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Natural History & Taxidermy
Taxidermy: A Victorian Cased Pair of Eurasian Bitterns (Botaurus stellaris), circa 1826-1866, by John Sayer, Taxidermy, St Giles, Norwich, a pair of full mount adults, the female laid upon a possible nest amidst tall dry reeds and grasses, the male stood on guard with head turning to the left, upon moss covered groundwork, set against a wash painted interior, enclosed within a large period ebonised single-glass display case, 84cm by 32.5cm by 70.5cm, taxidermist's full paper trade label to interior lower right. John Sayer's business was established in 1826, in which year he would have been only eleven years of age, so he must have in turn have taken over from someone else, later notable taxidermist Thomas Gunn became an apprentice to John Sayer in 1860, he took over the business upon the latter's death, at the age of 51, in 1866. Thomas Gunn became one of the most notable and respected Norfolk taxidermist's of the era, see Chris Frost's book "A History of British Taxidermy" page 44 for more information.
£450 - £650
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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 7th Aug, 2024
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