Impressive Antique Naturalist Taxidermy Diorama Under Glass

Late 19th century, an arranged composition centering a barn owl, surrounded by various songbirds, insects, amphibians, two squirrels, and other species, all within a walnut and glass case with shore scene painted backing, staged dried flora and composition habitat decoration.

27 1/4 x 33 1/4 x 15 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some loose feathers and natural deterioration to animals; some wear and loose habitat decoration; surface marks and tight shrinkage cracks to case; old glass, likely original; case back panel with old areas of fill and tape residue.

Taxidermy must be picked up at the Leland Little gallery, shipping is not available. Buyers are responsible for their own shipping or pick up arrangements.