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LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A TAXIDERMY MODEL OF AN AUSTRALIAN FLYING FOX OR FRUIT BAT (PTEROPUS)
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Set in a case with glazed flat front and painted background
19 ½ x 49 in. (49 x 114 cm.)
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Set in a case with glazed flat front and painted background
19 ½ x 49 in. (49 x 114 cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Further details
“Christie’s has not been able to identify the species of this lot. Please note therefore that the buyer will be required to identify the species of this specimen at their own cost if they wish to export it outside the EU”.