Price Guide to Antiques & Collectables
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Taxidermied bird of paradise and bird of paradise feathers

Taxidermy is the art of mounting or reproducing animals for display or study and in the past the word has been associated with large gloomy Victorian houses filled with stuffed animals.

However in recent years, taxidermy has emerged from the shadows as a collecting area in its own right and in the United Kingdom there are now dealers who deal only in taxidermy. In Victorian times, taxidermists performed a valuable service, bringing wildlife into homes and allowing the inhabitants to see real birds and mammals at close quarters. They could also create trophies to provide mementoes of a good day's fishing or hunting.

The value of taxidermy specimens is enhanced by the presence of an original label detailing when and where the specimen was obtained and by a trade label of the taxidermist, the most sought after being Rowland Ward of London.

In assessing a taxidermied specimen, the potential more... buyer should carefully study the colours and brightness of the specimen, the eyes, the detail of the groundwork, style and condition of the case and the rarity of the species. Worm or insect eaten specimens, fading, and other damage substantially reduce the value of taxidermied items. less...

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A taxidermy male Raggiana bird of paradise, displaying on a…
Male Raggiana Bird of Paradise Taxidermy Display

A taxidermy male Raggiana bird of paradise, displaying on a twig perch in a mahogany framed case, height 24.80 in., width 19.69 in., depth 15.35 in. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, The Owston Collection, 26 June 2010, part of lot 1204

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Large taxidermy bird of paradise in dome fine grade example of…
Raggiana Paradisae: Stunning Bird of Paradise Taxidermy

Large taxidermy bird of paradise in dome fine grade example of a Raggiana Paradisae, bird of paradise native of Papua New Guinea. This bird features a vibrant green neck yellow head, brownish red feathers and a black crest with a great plume of yellow feat

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Taxidermy bird of paradiseon timber stand (some losses) of a…
Rusty Red Bird of Paradise on Timber Stand

Taxidermy bird of paradiseon timber stand (some losses) of a red bird of paradise (Paradisaea rubra) displaying its beautiful rusty red feathers, and prominent brown, yellow and green neck. Mounted on timber stand, height 21.65 in.

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Early glass dome containing taxidermied birds. 6 birds,…
Taxidermy Bird Dome with 6 Birds and Paradise Species

Early glass dome containing taxidermied birds. 6 birds, including bird of Paradise. On wooden stand. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 33.46 in. (total)

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Taxidermy bird of paradise, together with three other birds…
Vintage Glass Dome with Taxidermy Birds of Paradise

Taxidermy bird of paradise, together with three other birds housed in a vintage glass dome

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A New Guinea bird of paradise, naturalistically mounted on a…
Spread-Winged Bird of Paradise on Branch

A New Guinea bird of paradise, naturalistically mounted on a branch, with wings spread. Height 14.17 in. Width 14.96 in.

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A cased Papua New Guinea bird of Paradise, the mounted bird in…
Glazed Case with Papua New Guinea Bird of Paradise

A cased Papua New Guinea bird of Paradise, the mounted bird in tawny white plumage with a yellow upper head and black throat in a glazed simplistic case, case. Height 20.28 in. Length 20.47 in. Width 16.22 in.

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Early Papua New Guinea bird of paradise head and tail
PNG Bird of Paradise Head and Tail

Early Papua New Guinea bird of paradise head and tail

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New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved part bird (head,…
Preserved New Guinea Bird of Paradise with Wing Section

New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved part bird (head, shoulder and wings), rust, dark brown and green plumage, also wing section of another bird

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New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved skin, splint mounted,…
Iridescent Bird of Paradise

New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved skin, splint mounted, black, dark rust and iridescent head

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