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A Victorian taxidermy Golden Pheasant, circa 1873, by J Gardner
Estimate
600 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- taxidermy Golden Pheasant
- 59cm. high, 99cm. wide, 26cm. deep; 1ft. 11¾in., 3ft. 3in., 10¼in.
mounted naturalistically in a mahogany glazed case, with a paper label Killed in Gretham Woods Dec. 24th 1873 together with a similar case with two taxidermy ducks
Condition
Generally in good condition. The bill of one duck with a small chip and is in contact with the glazed case. Very decorative.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
James Gardner founded his taxidermy business in the 1840's which was continued by his son James Gardner. It is thought that a third generation of the same family was also involved as the business which didn't close until 1920. The firm was known at several numbers in Oxford Street and held Royal warrants for 'Her Majesty the Queen Victoria', The Royal Families of England and France and HH The Khedive of Egypt. James Gardner's work is typified with bright groundwork and extremely well executed birds.