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19th C Anthropomorphic Chameleon
Crustacean Taxidermy Scene Walter Potter
$4,762.03
£3,495
€4,058.77
CA$6,555.53
A$7,166.48
CHF 3,791.39
MX$85,758.48
NOK 48,240.01
SEK 44,158.85
DKK 30,316.47
About the Item
A rather unusual late 19th century anthropomorphic taxidermy scene, very much in the manner of Walter Potter (2 July 1835 – 21 May 1918)
The scene shows a Nautilus shell as a carriage, with an elderly lady within being pulled by a Chameleon. The coachman sits on the top with the reins, and what appears to be a bell boy to the side, with two well dressed passersby ahead.
All the characters have beee meticulously made from crustaceans over a wire skeleton and dressed with textiles and hats. All housed in its original ebonised glass case, with original paper background and pine backing boards.
Just a wonderful and extremely rare piece of English folk art, age related wear, some staining to the backing paper, the front panel of glass has been replaced.
82/40/13.5cm
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612147514132
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