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Natural History & Taxidermy

Matthew Hull

Matthew Hull

Head of Department

Natural History & Taxidermy

Swan Fine Art holds regular specialist Natural History and Taxidermy auctions. We are located in the South East UK only 45 miles from central London. We have been instructed to sell numerous large collections and are recognised globally as a leading auction house in this area of interest. For larger consignments or important items home visits can be arranged.

Matthew joined Swan Fine Art as Head of Department in April 2017 where he introduced Natural History and Taxidermy sales. As a collector Matt spent time filling his home with rare and important items. To begin with antiques and works of art, then soon grew his fascination with natural history and historical taxidermy. Matt has a wealth of knowledge and has sourced items for clients across the globe, from Forbes list Billionaires to Hollywood stars. He understands our client's wants and needs, having vast experience as a buyer and seller at some of the countries most prestigious auction houses.

Buyers and sellers can be assured that all items submitted for sale are vetted by The Taxidermy Law Co LLP to ensure they comply with the latest legislation.

Telephone: 07795 085556
Email: matt@theswan.co.uk

Department Highlights

An early 20th century Van Ingen & Van Ingen Mysore man-eater taxidermy Tiger head. Price realised £7,450. An early 20th century Van Ingen & Van Ingen Mysore man-eater taxidermy Tiger head. Price realised £7,450.
A 20th century Dugong skull. Collected by marine biologist Dr Anthony Farmer. Cites non-transferable certificate no. 607716/01. Price realised £5,150 A 20th century Dugong skull. Collected by marine biologist Dr Anthony Farmer. Cites non-transferable certificate no. 607716/01. Price realised £5,150
Mythical taxidermy unicorn pedestal mount. Price realised £4,000. Mythical taxidermy unicorn pedestal mount. Price realised £4,000.
An early 20th century cased taxidermy Regent bowerbird by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,650. An early 20th century cased taxidermy Regent bowerbird by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,650.
A rare mid-20th century taxidermy Camel head. Price realised £2,000. A rare mid-20th century taxidermy Camel head. Price realised £2,000.
A late 20th century taxidermy Hippopotamus calf upon a naturalistic base. Price realised £2,800. A late 20th century taxidermy Hippopotamus calf upon a naturalistic base. Price realised £2,800.
A magnificent late 20th century taxidermy study of a male White lion. Price realised £10,000. A magnificent late 20th century taxidermy study of a male White lion. Price realised £10,000.
An exceptional taxidermy Greater flamingo pedestal mount. Price realised £3,800. An exceptional taxidermy Greater flamingo pedestal mount. Price realised £3,800.
An early 20th century cased taxidermy Badger cub by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,900. An early 20th century cased taxidermy Badger cub by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,900.
An early 20th century Lion skull by Edward Gerrard & Sons. Price realised £1,100. An early 20th century Lion skull by Edward Gerrard & Sons. Price realised £1,100.
An unusual early 20th century taxidermy Sea turtle upon oak shield. Plaque inscribed “ASCENSION 1910-13”. Price realised £1,000. An unusual early 20th century taxidermy Sea turtle upon oak shield. Plaque inscribed “ASCENSION 1910-13”. Price realised £1,000.
A 19th century Rowland Ward taxidermy firescreen diorama of exotic birds. Price realised £6,100. A 19th century Rowland Ward taxidermy firescreen diorama of exotic birds. Price realised £6,100.
A 20th century taxidermy Hippopotamus head. Price realised £2,900 A 20th century taxidermy Hippopotamus head. Price realised £2,900
An impressive early 19th century taxidermy display of exotic birds under glass dome. Price realised £1,750. An impressive early 19th century taxidermy display of exotic birds under glass dome. Price realised £1,750.
An early 20th century taxidermy Warthog head by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,150. An early 20th century taxidermy Warthog head by Rowland Ward. Price realised £1,150.
A late 20th century taxidermy study of a male Lion upon a naturalistic base. Price realised £3,900 A late 20th century taxidermy study of a male Lion upon a naturalistic base. Price realised £3,900
A 19th century Hippopotamus skull from the Regimental Collection of the Queen's Royal Hussars. Price realised £2,500. A 19th century Hippopotamus skull from the Regimental Collection of the Queen's Royal Hussars. Price realised £2,500.
A late 19th/early 20th century taxidermy Gibbon under glass dome. Price realised £800 A late 19th/early 20th century taxidermy Gibbon under glass dome. Price realised £800
Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus) skull, Austria. A prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene. Price realised £3,250 Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus) skull, Austria. A prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene. Price realised £3,250
A taxidermy full mount Burchell's zebra. Price realised £4,950. A taxidermy full mount Burchell's zebra. Price realised £4,950.
A late 19th century taxidermy diorama of Quetzals. Price realised £3,500. A late 19th century taxidermy diorama of Quetzals. Price realised £3,500.
A mid 20th century taxidermy dog, owned by late British comedian Freddie Starr (1943-2019). Price realised £1,050 A mid 20th century taxidermy dog, owned by late British comedian Freddie Starr (1943-2019). Price realised £1,050
A taxidermy Wood bison shoulder mount. Price realised £2,000. A taxidermy Wood bison shoulder mount. Price realised £2,000.
A 13ft victorian taxidermy full mount Gharial. Price realised £5,600. A 13ft victorian taxidermy full mount Gharial. Price realised £5,600.
A late 19th century mahogany framed fire screen diorama, comprising of a Himalayan monal and twenty-one exotic birds. Price realised £2,400 A late 19th century mahogany framed fire screen diorama, comprising of a Himalayan monal and twenty-one exotic birds. Price realised £2,400
A large and impressive late 20th century Cape buffalo skull. Price realised £500 A large and impressive late 20th century Cape buffalo skull. Price realised £500
Charles Kirk of Glasgow (1872-1922), a taxidermy study of a Hen harrier, circa 1910. Price realised £525 Charles Kirk of Glasgow (1872-1922), a taxidermy study of a Hen harrier, circa 1910. Price realised £525
A late 19th/early 20th century Lion skull. Ex-Edward Gerrard & sons, London. Ref: Royal Veterinary College London. Price realised £575 A late 19th/early 20th century Lion skull. Ex-Edward Gerrard & sons, London. Ref: Royal Veterinary College London. Price realised £575
An unusual taxidermy Giraffe shoulder mount. Price realised £4,400 An unusual taxidermy Giraffe shoulder mount. Price realised £4,400
An early 19th century giant Amazon River turtle blonde shell. Price realised £1,900. An early 19th century giant Amazon River turtle blonde shell. Price realised £1,900.
A late 19th century taxidermy Lion head upon an oak shield. Price realised £2,250 A late 19th century taxidermy Lion head upon an oak shield. Price realised £2,250
A late 20th century taxidermy study of a Lioness. Price realised £4,800. A late 20th century taxidermy study of a Lioness. Price realised £4,800.
A late 19th century taxidermy Bald eagle mounted in a glazed case with a naturalistic setting. Price realised £2,625. A late 19th century taxidermy Bald eagle mounted in a glazed case with a naturalistic setting. Price realised £2,625.
An early 20th century taxidermy Black bear head. Price realised £1,800. An early 20th century taxidermy Black bear head. Price realised £1,800.
A late 19th century tribal Hawaiian bird feather band. The feathers reputedly from the 'I'iwi and now extinct Oo bird. Price realised £900. A late 19th century tribal Hawaiian bird feather band. The feathers reputedly from the 'I'iwi and now extinct Oo bird. Price realised £900.
A 20th century taxidermy Polar bear skin. c1954. Price realised £2,500. A 20th century taxidermy Polar bear skin. c1954. Price realised £2,500.
A taxidermy Hippopotamus shoulder mount. Price realised £2,400. A taxidermy Hippopotamus shoulder mount. Price realised £2,400.
A fine Mammoth tusk from the Devensian glaciation period. Taymyr, Siberia Russia. Price realised £3,800 A fine Mammoth tusk from the Devensian glaciation period. Taymyr, Siberia Russia. Price realised £3,800
A 19th century taxidermy cased Trout by John Copper & Sons. Price realised £1,000. A 19th century taxidermy cased Trout by John Copper & Sons. Price realised £1,000.
A taxidermy Blue marlin with original fishing hook. Plaque inscribed Blue marlin 256lbs. Price realised £1,400. A taxidermy Blue marlin with original fishing hook. Plaque inscribed Blue marlin 256lbs. Price realised £1,400.
A 13ft tall full mount taxidermy Giraffe. Price realised £12,500. A 13ft tall full mount taxidermy Giraffe. Price realised £12,500.
A Dyrosaurus crocodile skull, Cretaceous period. Price realised £875. A Dyrosaurus crocodile skull, Cretaceous period. Price realised £875.
A 19th century taxidermy Seal mounted in an ebonised and gilt mirrored back display case. Price realised £750. A 19th century taxidermy Seal mounted in an ebonised and gilt mirrored back display case. Price realised £750.
An Elephant bird skeletal leg. Price realised £2,250. An Elephant bird skeletal leg. Price realised £2,250.
An early 20th century taxidermy Tiger skin rug mounted by Van Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore. Price realised £2,100. An early 20th century taxidermy Tiger skin rug mounted by Van Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore. Price realised £2,100.
A late 19th century cased taxidermy Fox with Partridge prey by James Hutchings. Price realised £600. A late 19th century cased taxidermy Fox with Partridge prey by James Hutchings. Price realised £600.
A Victorian Rowland Ward taxidermy Two-toed sloth mounted in a glazed case with a naturalistic setting. Price realised £2,125. A Victorian Rowland Ward taxidermy Two-toed sloth mounted in a glazed case with a naturalistic setting. Price realised £2,125.
A pair of Victorian Sawfish rostrums. CITES certificates 23GBA10WRL9E1 and 23GBA100XBDSS. Price realised £850. A pair of Victorian Sawfish rostrums. CITES certificates 23GBA10WRL9E1 and 23GBA100XBDSS. Price realised £850.