6th Feb, 2024 12:00
Natural & Ancient History | Cabinet of Curiosities
TAXIDERMY LEOPARD SKIN RUG IN THE MANNER OF VAN INGEN & VAN INGEN
(PANTERA PARDUS), EARLY 20TH CENTURY
modelled with snarling open-mouth head mount, glass eyes, paws retaining (some) claws, backed green canvas with unidentified stamped mark in green, with scalloped blue felt border
200cm snout to tail tip, 126cm fore paw to fore paw
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Sold for £850
Estimated at £200 - £400
Condition Report
Condition good to fair. Some light wear in areas, most noticeably to ears, above snout, chin, and with some further visible to paws (including a split to rear left). Small crack to left of nose. Pin slightly loose to rear right of neck. Some damage to upper left fang, more minor to lower right. further wear to be expected with age, I.e. discolour to canvas and felt, and some minor damages to felt. Further images now available.
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