Peter Spicer taxidermy diorama – £8000 at Tennants.
Early to spot the rise of interest in taxidermy, Tennants’ (18.5% buyer’s premium) latest Natural History sale on September 20 was led by a top-quality diorama with a back story adding to its appeal.
The group of fox terrier and fox was signed Peter Spicer, Leamington on a pebble (as was the great man’s wont) in the 3ft 7in (1.09m) wide case.