Description

Height: 51cm

A wonderfully atmospheric taxidermy tawny owl (Strix aluco), mounted upon a rustic wooden tree stump with a decorative shaped base.

Featuring beautifully mottled chestnut-brown, cream and buff plumage, a distinctive rounded facial disc and large dark eyes, this captivating owl has been posed with its wings partially extended, creating a striking and characterful silhouette.

The natural timber perch lends a traditional woodland aesthetic, reminiscent of the fascinating Victorian natural history displays once found in grand country houses and private cabinets of curiosities.

Owls have long been associated with witchcraft, ancient wisdom, superstition and the mysteries of the night.

This enchanting specimen would make a wonderful addition to a Gothic interior, country house study, dark academia collection or eclectic natural history display.

An unusual and beautifully detailed piece for collectors who appreciate the darker, more mysterious side of nature.