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F. ASKEW
A CASED FULL-MOUNT OF A MARSH HARRIER,
set on a rocky outcrop with ferns, sky blue back board, glazed front case measuring approx. 26in. x 20in. x 11in.
Provenance: Formerly the property of John Gooders who was an eminent ornithologist before he died in 2010. He wrote more than 30 books on birds. Here is his obituary from the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jun/30/john-gooders-obituary-ornithologist.
John owned the bird for at least 20 years before he was married for the second time over 38 years ago. His widow gave it to the current owner about 7 years ago. John's widow has confirmed that the bird is at least 100 years old."
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Estimate £300-500