Antique Bird Taxidermy
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird
After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber
H 22.45 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of Taxidermy Birds and Animals
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of Antique 19th C French Dioramas of taxidermy birds and animals, variously perched on
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Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
H 68.9 in W 37.01 in D 24.02 in
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C French Napoléon III Diorama of 50 taxidermy tropical birds ,variously perched on
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20th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material, Art Glass, Wood
H 42.52 in W 6.3 in D 33.08 in
Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, complete albeit with only minor damage. The Elephant Bird
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Taxidermy
Materials
Eggshell
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
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Bird Taxidermy European Starling, Sturnus Vulgaris Antique Brass Birdcage
By Kimberly Bunting
Located in Missoula, MT
antique brass birdcage, lamenting it’s days of freedom.
“I know why the caged bird sings” -Maya Angelou.
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2010s American Romantic Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Bird Case Diorama, circa 1880
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This truly beautifully mounted original Victorian antique aviary display case contains a collection
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Bird Mounted on Antique Black Wood Arm
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Black bird mounted on antique black wood arm. Taxidermy black bird sitting on antique folk art
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20th Century North American Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Located in New York, NY
depicts two anthropomorphic woodland creatures reviewing a diagram of a bird's anatomy; taxidermy and dome
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Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood, Feathers
Antique Taxidermy Tropical Bird Diorama
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly unusual heart-shaped glass dome diorama containing one parrot and four hummingbirds.
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Birds Case with Light Mount
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful late 1800s taxidermy bird display in original case having 21 different bird species
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 Taxidermy Tropical Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 taxidermy tropical birds , variously perched on branches
Category
20th Century French Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
exotic birds. His studio and shop were located at 52 High Holborn Street and later at 426 Oxford Street
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Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
Taxidermy Humming Bird on an Antique Wooden Base
Located in Haarlem, NL
made of fabric and glass standing on on antique wooden pedestal.
This beautiful small green bird was
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mounted Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Fabric, Wood
Antique English Mounted Taxidermy Falcon Bird in Original Case, 1870
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A wonderful example of an antique English taxidermy specimen, circa 1870. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English Other Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
antique taxidermy birds
Located in New York, NY
Several stuffed birds including tawny owl, sparrow hawk, kingfisher, beautiful sunbird, etc
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Antique French Birdcage & Taxidermy Dove Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
This unique and whimsical birdcage and taxidermy dove sculpture was recently uncovered in Paris and
Category
20th Century French Bird Cages
Materials
Brass
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Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A unique hand-sculptured mannequin creates a one of a kind work of fine
Taxidermy. Al the bare skin parts are hand-painted. This common African Ostrich is 2 meters high and built on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Taxidermy Fox's Mask by Spicer of Lemington
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Fox Mask By Peter Spicer.
This prepared fox mask, fox head, is mounted on a good quality oak shield impressed to reverse 'P. Spicer & Sons, Leamington'. The fox is mounted l...
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Vintage 1920s English Sporting Art Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach.
A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdrop with rea...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning species that inhabits the wooded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Angolan Taxidermy
Materials
Fur
Taxidermy Pig
Located in New York, NY
This pig shoulder mount taxidermy is a unique and impressive addition to any collection. The mount captures the essence of this common farm animal, with its distinct snout, large ear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Didactic Horseskull, before 1947.
Located in Leuven , BE
The horse skull has been opened up on one side showing the inplant of the teeth below the gum line and the inside of the cranium.
Category
20th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Bone, Organic Material, Wood
Stuffed Bullfinch Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Bullfinch, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinch on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalist...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral, on malachite bases, Italy 1880s.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Mediterranean red coral branches (Corallium Rubrum), mounted on square-shaped marble bases, with a parallelepiped-shaped central body. The entire body is enriched by a mosaic...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Victorian Blue European Roller (Coracias Garrulus) Bird in Glass Dome Taxidermy
Located in Nottingham, GB
Victorian Blue European Roller (Coracias Garrulus) Bird in Glass Dome Taxidermy
Dating to late late 19th century, Victorian
From a private collection
The European roller (Coracias ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood, Feathers
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Sandpiper (Tringa subarcuata) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees
Materials
Silver Leaf
Westerne Osprey or Fish Hawk 'Pandion Haliaetus', Cites II/A dd 10/03/2
Located in Leuven , BE
The Western Ospray (Pandion haliaetus), known as sea or river hawk, is found on all continents except Antarctica. Because the bird of prey feeds on fish, it lives near a body of wate...
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20th Century Spanish Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
H 27.56 in W 9.06 in D 18.9 in
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Antique Bird Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique bird taxidermy for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using organic material, trimming and animal skin. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of antique bird taxidermy you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique bird taxidermy, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique bird taxidermy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sinke & Van Tongeren, Leah Chalfen and Henry Ward are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Bird Taxidermy?
Prices for a piece of antique bird taxidermy start at $362 and top out at $66,624 with the average selling for $5,000.
Questions About Antique Bird Taxidermy
- How are birds taxidermied?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Birds are taxidermied through a multi-step process. First, the taxidermist removes the skin and flesh. Then, they wire the bird and mount it. Finally, they groom the bird, arranging the feathers to make the finished piece visually appealing. Shop a collection of taxidermied birds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What birds are illegal to taxidermy depends on where you live. In the U.S., federal law bans the practice for certain species, and most states have additional restrictions. Consult your local regulations for specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of taxidermy.