{"product_id":"ancienne-marmotte-naturalisee-taxidermie-sur-branche-cabinet-de-curiosites","title":"Old stuffed marmot taxidermy on a branch, cabinet of curiosities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld stuffed marmot, presented on a branch in a naturalistic style, a strong decorative curio cabinet object. Shaded fawn brown fur, bright black eyes, and lying posture on a wooden support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxidermy work depicting a marmot in a reclining position, its body resting on a natural branch forming a base. The composition highlights the animal's silhouette, with an expressive head, short ears, clawed paws, and a bushy tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fur has brown, fawn, and beige shades, with a textured rendering characteristic of old taxidermy. The bright black eyes give presence to the subject. The visible orange incisors reinforce the naturalistic character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden support, with its irregular and patinated surface, contributes to the animal's staging and places the whole within a cabinet aesthetic, between natural curiosity, study decor, and decorative collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxidermy holds a special place in the history of curiosity cabinets and natural history collections. These pieces were sought after for their observational value, their decorative presence, and their ability to evoke the animal world in scholarly or eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis taxidermied marmot is part of this tradition of naturalia, where the mounted animal becomes a presentation object in its own right, intended for a library, a cabinet, a wall gallery, or a naturalistically inspired scenography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed antique item, sold as is. The fur shows an age-related patina, with wear, sparse areas, texture irregularities, and visible signs of use, particularly on certain parts of the body and around the head. The wooden support also shows natural or old marks and roughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole retains a beautiful decorative presence and an authentic character of old taxidermy, with the expected marks for this type of object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW prepares each object with care, taking into account its nature, fragility, and age. Packaging is done professionally to ensure secure shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Antique marmot taxidermy curiosity cabinet]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220631114055,"sku":"50062-ddc9ff73-1c20-48e6-a72a-7cf5b0688c48-PA50.00","price":314.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_bcd270c6-b9c4-4b52-8c98-0990b9b44111.jpg?v=1782288768","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-marmotte-naturalisee-taxidermie-sur-branche-cabinet-de-curiosites","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}