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Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Branching Out Antiques
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Description

Wonderful late Victorian taxidermy diorama of an owl standing on a rostrum reading out a sermon amidst a crowd of various birds. The title of his book is “how to kill an enemy”!

The case in good condition with some wear and fading to the contents commensurate with age.

a sweet anthropomorphic example.

Height 56cm. Width 61cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama to the 1880s.

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Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
61cm (24.02")
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SA1091187
Description
Wonderful late Victorian taxidermy diorama of an owl standing on a rostrum reading out a sermon amidst a crowd of various birds. The title of his book is “how to kill an enemy”!

The case in good condition with some wear and fading to the contents commensurate with age.

a sweet anthropomorphic example.

Height 56cm. Width 61cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama to the 1880s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1091187
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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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Archive I An antique wooden glass-fronted shadow box containing an anthropomorphic taxidermy scene with birds and dressed animal figures. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama

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An antique wooden glass-fronted shadow box containing an anthropomorphic taxidermy scene with birds and dressed animal figures.
ANTHROPOMORPHIC TAXIDERMY DIORAMA
Ref: SA1091187
An antique wooden glass-fronted shadow box containing an anthropomorphic taxidermy scene with birds and dressed animal figures.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCuriosities & Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Taxidermy specimens, Fabric, Paper
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGlass-fronted display case, Dressed animal figures, Miniature props, Naturalistic background setting
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 61 cm (24 in)

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Anthropomorphic taxidermy involves mounting and posing animals in human-like activities, a practice that gained significant popularity during the Victorian era through notable practitioners like Walter Potter.

These displays typically utilise preserved animal specimens, wooden shadow box frames, glass fronts, dried botanical elements, paper miniature props, and textiles for clothing.

Authentic period pieces often feature aged wooden construction with hand-cut joinery, old glass with imperfections, period-accurate preservation methods, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

This piece works well as a focal point in a study, library, or eclectic gallery wall, paired with dark wood furnishings and vintage scientific instruments to complement its historical aesthetic.

Specimens must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintained in stable humidity conditions to avoid material degradation, and dusted gently without opening sealed historic glass cases.
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