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Anatomical Model of Gorilla by Dr. Louis Auzoux Plus Unique Handwritten Booklet
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sinke & van Tongeren exhibited this extremely rare Auzoux Gorilla by carefully taking apart the model and creating an exploded view of this historically important piece. When viewed from a particular angle all pieces come together to form the original shape. It was part of the exhibition called ‘TIER’ at MOA in The Netherlands
The story of a remarkable 19th century anatomical model created just four years after Darwin unleashed a political storm with his theories on human evolution.
The publication of Charles Darwin’s controversial On the Origin of Species in 1859 caused debates to rage about human evolution, debates which witnessed the politicisation of a creature whose existence had only recently been confirmed by modern science. On one side of the argument was the Darwinian camp; on the other were those opposed to Darwin’s theory, such as Richard Owen, the famed Director of the Natural History Museum and a man who, interestingly, coined the word ‘dinosaur’.
Tales of the creature in question had endured for centuries, but up until 1847 it remained a myth, an unknown. This all changed thanks to the missionary Thomas Savage and the anatomist Jeffries Wyman who wrote a paper for the journal of the Boston Society of Natural History in which they described a new species: Troglodytes gorilla. (Later, in 1929, Harvard zoologist Harold Coolidge would apply the synonym Gorilla gorilla...
Category
Antique 1860s French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
Fine Taxidermy Birdcage
Orchestra No1
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Fine Taxidermy Duyvenbode
s Lory by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Duyvenbode’s Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is found in northern New Guinea. Named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode (June 2, 1804 – March 31, 1878) who was a Dutch merchant, trader of bird skins for fashion and naturalia. The colour palette of this bird is very special. Almost bronze like. A great match with the antique velvet base.
Note: All animals used for their work came from captivity and died on natural causes. No animals are raised or killed for their work.
The works of Dutch Artists Sinke and van Tongeren are inspired by golden age old master painters...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Quoting Charles Darwin I
a Fine Taxidermy Tableaux by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This monumental work is inspired on the famous quote of Darwin. “If everyone were cast in the same mould, there would be no such thing as beauty.” It is because of this quote that we added Darwin to our name Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren. This quote also fits our goal to do all our taxidermy work without the use of factory moulds that are typical for contemporary taxidermy.
We sculpt all our bodies by hand and therefor can create the unique poses like how they line up in this mayor work. We combined many different birds with many different features from many different points of the compass. Together they form a 17th Century like composition of colours and poses. This collection varies from the rare African Congo Peafowl and a gracious Stanley Crane to a regular Dutch chicken.
Quoting Charles Darwin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM
Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obtain a Nile crocodile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 1. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren.
After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their Fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes.
The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works.
Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes.
The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works.
Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene.
Title of this work; ’RÉUNION D’OISEAUX ÉTRANGERS’
Cabinets of curiosity were of monumental importance in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Assembling them with interesting and rare objects was a competitive hobby amongst the elite, and to collect a great number of mounted species from everywhere in the world was the Holy Grail of the day. For ‘Réunion d’oiseaux étrangers’, we created that Holy Grail again, but this time stocking our cabinet with seemingly live species. This plentiful composition is staged in a cabinet with different boxes holding rare species such as a Toco Toucan, Scarlet ibis, Cock of the Rock...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures Des Taxidermistes’ No. 2. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analysing so many 17th-century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 3, Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by Fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analyzing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No. 4. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.5, Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by Fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analyzing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still life's.
The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works.
Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene.
Title of this work; ’LA SURVIE DU PLUS FORT‘
Rich textiles are pulled back to reveal a Dutch antique bible that is almost hidden under the powerful presence of the Nile Crocodile skull under an American Alligator skull...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.7. Art Print Photo by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren
After observing and analysing so many 17th-century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Photography
Materials
Paper
Trophees Defence from Exhibition Tier at Moa by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title: Trophees Defence
An impressive set of 12 sculptures creating a wall of weaponry. Real antique horns and antlers facing the viewer and forcing it into defence.
From left ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures
Duo of Fine Taxidermy Ring-Tailed Coatis by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A cute artwork with two young Ring-tailed Coatis (Nasua nasua) playing with a piece of fruit. Set on a wooden plinth.
This object is currently on display at JAMB, Pimlico Rd, Lond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis II
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title:
Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis II. Edition of 3.
Special Edition limited to 3 prints. Framed in a 17th century 'van Gooyen' profile black wooden circular frame with Museum Glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Mute Swan II
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Title:
Unknown Pose by Mute Swan II. Edition of 10.
Also available as a duo. Please inquire.
Size:
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size Framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium:
Gicle´e Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth.
The works from the 'Unknown Poses Collection' are directly related to the DSvT taxidermy process, which requires enormous patience and dedication. Before being mounted, the animal, reptile and bird skins are carefully bathed to ensure they are as clean and bright as possible. While these empty skins float in the soapy water, they seem to be revived back into life, performing a sort of graceful water ballet. Sinke and van Tongeren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A unique hand-sculptured mannequin creates a one of a kind work of fine
Taxidermy. Al the bare skin parts are hand-painted. This common African Ostrich is 2 meters high and built on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Roseate Spoonbill
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Roseate Spoonbill is nr. 7/10.
Size:
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size Framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hah...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Great White Pelican
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Great White Pelican (pink) is nr. 3/10.
Size
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size Framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium:
Giclée Fine Art Pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print, Title "Unknown Pose" by Burmese Python by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Burmese Python is nr. 3/10.
Size:
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size Framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium:
G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Cayman
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Cayman is nr. 3/10.
Size
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Pho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Black Swan
by Sinke
van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black Swan is nr. 5/10.
Size
90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in).
Size Framed (optional).
104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Black-necked Swan
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black-necked Swan is nr. 5/10.
Size
90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in).
Size framed (optional).
104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Title "Unknown Pose" by Toucan by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Toucan is nr. 3/10.
Size:
90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in).
Size framed (optional)
104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth.
About the Artists:
Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967).
Education:
Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
About the collection:
At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst bought the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Green-winged Macaw
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Green-winged Macaw is nr. 2/10.
Size:
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium.
Giclée fine art print on H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown Pose by Scarlet Ibis (Red Ibis) is nr. 9/10.
Size:
113 x 90 cm (44.5 x 35.4 in).
Size Framed (optional).
127 x 104 cm (50 x 41in).
Medium:
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth.
About the Artists:
Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967).
Education:
Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
About the collection:
At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst acquired the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Curvier
s Cayman
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Curvier's Cayman is nr. 2/10.
Size:
113 x 90 cm (44.5 x 35.4 in).
Size framed (optional).
127 x 104 cm (50 x 41 in).
Medium.
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth.
About the Artists:
Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967).
Education:
Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
About the collection:
At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst bought the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Black-faced Ibis
by Sinke
Van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Black-face Ibis is nr. 3/10.
Size
90 x 113 cm (35.4 x 44.5 in).
Size Framed (optional).
104 x 127 cm (41 x 50 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth.
About the Artists:
Jaap Sinke (1973), Ferry van Tongeren (1967).
Education:
Willem de Kooning academy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Academy of Tilburg, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
About the collection:
At the start op 2015 Damien Hirst acquired the complete collection by Sinke and Van Tongeren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Wreathed Hornbill
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Wreathed Hornbill is nr. 4/10.
Size:
40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in).
Size Framed (optional).
48 x 48 cm (19 x 19 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art Print on Hahnemu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Art
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Black Eagle
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
"Unknown Pose by Black eagle" is nr. 2/10.
Size:
40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in).
Size framed (optional):
48 x 48 cm (19 x 19 in).
Medium:
Giclée F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Photography
Art Print Titled
Unknown Pose by Amur Tiger
by Sinke
van Tongeren
By Sinke
Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Unknown pose by Amur Tiger is nr. 3/10.
Size:
160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in).
Size framed (optional).
174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in).
Medium
Giclée Fine Art print on Hahnemuehl...
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