A VINTAGE TROPHY TAXIDERMY AFRICAN LION ON LANDSCAPED BASE, BY TOM'S TAXIDERMY, VICTORIA, TEXAS, naturalistically modeled life size in a seated alert position with glass eyes and open mouth, on a realistically landscaped groundwork base interspersed with dried foliage clusters, within a rectangular stained oak plank framed base, height: 45", width: 43 1/2", depth: 20 1/2"; with groundwork base, height: 52 1/2", width: 56 1/2", depth: 33 1/2". Provenance: Collection of Sue Minton Harris, Houston, Texas

Lion has surface dust , fur is a bit dry, and is excellent taxidermy work. The landscape base has surface dust throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”