Lot #3 - An impressive c.1930/40 Bengal tiger skin with full mounted taxidermy head
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:August 2016 Art and Antique Auction
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Sale Date:16 Aug 2016 ~ 10am
16 Aug 2016 ~ 5pm -
Lot #:3
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Lot Description:An impressive c.1930/40 Bengal tiger skin with full mounted taxidermy head
glass eyes, mouth open in snarling pose, claws absent, dark royal blue felt backing, exposed at border. Length 2600. -
Provenance:Ex an RAF pilot who collected this and the following skins while visiting his Maharajah friend in India, c.1930/40.
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Notes:Copy of CITES Certificate available detailing country of import as N.Z., dated 30/12/2008.
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Estimate:NZ$1,800 - 1,800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Scientific & Industrial
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.