Description

A sculptural taxidermy composition featuring a real mouse posed upright and arranged with a finely made miniature violin and bow.

The mouse is presented in an anthropomorphic stance, with the instrument held to the body in a manner referencing classical performance.

The violin is modelled in traditional form with carved outline, f-holes, strings, and fingerboard, accompanied by a matching bow, creating a deliberate visual dialogue between natural history and miniature craftsmanship.

Works of this type draw on late Victorian and Edwardian traditions of curiosity displays, where animals were staged in human-like roles as both humourous and theatrical objects.

The piece sits within the broader context of cabinet-of-curiosities collecting, combining taxidermy, folk-art sensibilities, and narrative display. It is intended as a decorative and conversational object rather than a scientific specimen.

Care instructions
For indoor display only. Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, and sources of heat. Dust gently with a soft brush and avoid excessive handling to preserve the fur and applied elements.