Taxidermy: A Cased Red Kite (Milvus milvus), captive bred, dated...
Taxidermy: A Cased Red Kite (Milvus milvus), captive bred, dated 2023, by Carl Church, Taxidermy, Pickering, Nth Yks, a superb high quality full mount adult with right foot raised in resting pose, with head turning to the left, perched atop an old dry broken tree stump, set above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large high quality lead framed five-glass table display, raised upon an ebonised base, 46cm by 40.5cm by 81.5cm, bearing taxidermist's ivorine circular trade plaque to case side, mounted to emulate an original Archibald Thorburn watercolour painting of a similar positioned Red Kite with CITES Article 10 (non transferable) licence no. 24GBA100II99I
Died in captivity of natural causes - consumed a foreign object, bearing attached closed ring - no 149GWAA We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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Taxidermy: A Cased Red Kite (Milvus milvus), captive bred, dated 2023, by Carl Church, Taxidermy, Pickering, Nth Yks, a superb high quality full mount adult with right foot raised in resting pose, with head turning to the left, perched atop an old dry broken tree stump, set above soil covered groundwork beneath, enclosed within a large high quality lead framed five-glass table display, raised upon an ebonised base, 46cm by 40.5cm by 81.5cm, bearing taxidermist's ivorine circular trade plaque to case side, mounted to emulate an original Archibald Thorburn watercolour painting of a similar positioned Red Kite with CITES Article 10 (non transferable) licence no. 24GBA100II99I
Died in captivity of natural causes - consumed a foreign object, bearing attached closed ring - no 149GWAA We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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