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Lot 203A

A VICTORIAN CASED TAXIDERMY GROUP OF NEW GUINEAN BIRDS OF PARADISE
Comprising two Twelve Wired Birds of Paradise, a Regent Bowerbird and a Magnificent Bird of Paradise; on a naturalistic branch with lychen flowers.
Height 68.5cm, Width 53cm, Depth 26cm

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Sold for $2,200

The case with overall wear, surface dirt and scratches to frame; birds appear in good original condition with overall wear consistent with age, unexamined out of case.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Property of a Queensland Collector

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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