A magnificent pair of Sea Eagles by Duncan or Cullingford
late 19th century
110cm high by 110 cm wide
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£6,000 - £10,000
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This magnificent pair of eagles was produced towards the end of the 19th century by one of the celebrated school of taxidermists that operated out of the north-east of England. This school specialised in placing their subjects against plain backgrounds so that the birds themselves could be focused on without any complication. This way of proceeding called for the highest level of skill as there was nothing to distract from the effect of the work. This particular case is by Cullingford or Duncan. Their work is very similar and it is often impossible to separate the two.
Taxidermy, Natural history
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