Taxidermy

During the Victorian era, taxidermy took off as an artform. Not only was the process of preserving animals about study, these mounted animal figurines were a symbol of opulence and wealth – an interesting interior design element in the homes of the elite. Of course, beyond decorating the halls, studies and drawing rooms of the upper classes, taxidermy was an art that allowed museums and exhibition halls to demonstrate species and animals from all over the world, with some of the country’s oldest examples still housed in the Natural History Museum, the Westminster Abbey Museum and the Horniman Museum. But while taxidermy definitely saw its heyday in Victorian times, it has continued to be a popular artform and specialism. Discover The Bruno Effect’s collection of Victorian, antique and contemporary taxidermy figures in the listings above.