5th Oct, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Natural History & Taxidermy

 
Lot 2021
 

2021

Taxidermy: African Leopard (Panthera pardus) circa 1930, flat skin rug with stuffed flat head...

Taxidermy: African Leopard (Panthera pardus) circa 1930, flat skin rug with stuffed flat head and limbs outstretched, re-backed onto a black felt backing material with serrated edge, 220cm nose to tail, 145cm across the forelimbs

CITES Annex A Appendix I (exempt)

Sold for £250
Estimated at £180 - £280


 

hole to right side of chest 4cm, small hole on left leg 1cm, some deterioration to felt edges, overall fur depth is good , Rob 09/04/18

 


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Auction: Natural History & Taxidermy, 5th Oct, 2018

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