A beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds
France, 19th century
H. 104.5 x W. 85 x D. 43 cm
The birds are variously perched on branches and groundwork ,set within its three glass ebonised case.
Provenance:
Private collection, Belgium
H. 104.5 x W. 85 x D. 43 cm
The birds are variously perched on branches and groundwork ,set within its three glass ebonised case.
Provenance:
Private collection, Belgium
Part of the Natural history and Europe collections.
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