A Victorian taxidermy dome with Greater Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda), hummingbirds, tanagers and cotinga
England, 19th century
On an oval base with four bun feet, the two bottom birds seated amongst foliage, the others perched on a central sprouting branch, scattered with butterflies and iridescent beetles.
H. 65 cm
Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom
On an oval base with four bun feet, the two bottom birds seated amongst foliage, the others perched on a central sprouting branch, scattered with butterflies and iridescent beetles.
H. 65 cm
Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom
Part of the Natural history and Europe collections.
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