BY OLIVIER DUCHESNE, NANTES, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH TAXIDERMY DISPLAY OF EXOTIC BIRDS
BY OLIVIER DUCHESNE, NANTES, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The twelve birds mounted under a glass dome on a stained pine base, with applied paper label 'OLIVIER DUCHESNE/Rue Saint-Similine/NANTES'
36 in. (91 cm.) high; 23¾ in. (60 cm.) wide; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) deep

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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.

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Please note this lot contains endangered species, or "CITES", material (see Important Notice section for further information). The species have been identified but certain countries prohibit the importation of some of the specimens in the lot. For further information please contact the department.

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