Malloch of Perth: A Golden Eagle
late 19th century
75cm high by 81cm wide
| Condition: |
The Eagle is pretty faded as illustration otherwise good condition. No evidence of insect damage or infestation in the past. |
| Estimate: |
£600 - £1,000
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Hammer price:
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£1,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the
best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most
widely distributed species of eagle. For
centuries, this species has been one of the most highly regarded birds used in falconry, with the Eurasian subspecies
having been used to hunt and kill prey such as Gray
Wolves (Canis lupus)
in some native communities. Due to its hunting prowess, the Golden Eagle is
regarded with great mystic reverence in some ancient, tribal cultures. The
Golden Eagle is one of the most extensively studied species of raptor in the
world in some parts of its range, such as the Western United States and the Western Palearctic.
Natural History, Taxidermy
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