NATURAL HISTORY

In ancient Egypt, cats and birds were mummified to accompany the future life of the deceased. In 1702, the Duchess of Richmond had her pet, the parrot she had cherished for 40 years, stuffed. Interest in taxidermy and natural history goes back a long way. Large collections and the first sales began in the 18th century. In 1851, there were 26 taxidermists at the London World's Fair. Two centuries after the Duchess, the famous taxidermist Roland Ward wrote: "The animal can claim more recognition in death than simple burial and subsequent oblivion". Today, naturalization is no longer a threat to wildlife. References to taxidermy and natural history abound in decorating magazines, luxury brands and store windows. Decorators and artists alike exhibit and celebrate natural history specimens, adding a unique touch to interiors and works of art. Maison MILLON organizes taxidermy and natural history auctions three times a year. Birds, large mammals, insects and butterflies from around the world abound. These auctions celebrate the treasures the world has to offer; those that scientists, scholars and collectors have always preserved and studied. To be discovered: an extremely rare collection of 1309 hummingbirds in 36 boxes dating from the end of the 19th century. PICK-UP MESSAGE INFORMATION ON THE STORAGE OF YOUR PURCHASES We would like to inform you that your purchase(s) will be transferred to Drouot's warehousing department, whose schedules and rates depend solely on Hôtel Drouot, and are as follows: Handling charges These correspond to the handling of your purchase(s) to the warehouse and are charged according to the volume of the lot(s): €5 / €10 / €15 / €20 / €25. These charges are capped at €100 (incl. VAT) regardless of the quantity and volume purchased. Storage charges The storage service will be charged from the 3rd working day onwards (excluding the above handling charges) From the 4th day onwards, the daily storage charges per lot are : 1 € / 5 € / 10 € / 15 € / 20 €, depending on lot volume. - A 50% discount on storage fees is granted to foreign customers and art market professionals in the provinces (upon presentation of proof) Before collecting your lots, please make sure you : - You have your paid invoice. - to have made an appointment on www.drouot.com - to have the label of your lot. (6 bis, rue Rossini 75009 Paris - France Tel. +33 (0)1 48 00 20 18 Open Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm Some Saturdays from 8 am to 10 am (Saturdays without appointment, Saturdays open are listed on www.drouot.com) PAYMENT MESSAGE - By credit card via the following secure link: https://www.millon.com/paiement-en-ligne - Bank transfer to NEUFLIZE OBC - 3, avenue Hoche - 75008 Paris IBAN FR76 3078 8009 0002 0609 7000 469 - BIC NSMBFRPPXXX - Credit card in our offices - Cheque (French only) payable to MILLON - Cash within authorized limits - €1,000 for our French customers and €15,000 for our foreign customers. Expert Peio RAHOLA Naturalist, Expert in zoological collections Entomologist with a diploma from the MNHN in Paris Judicial expert for the Montpellier Court of Appeal peio.rahola@gmail.com Tel: +33 (0) 7 69 03 92 27 19, 28, 54, 58, 87, 89, 90, 91, 95, 97, 99, 102, 103, 121, from 124 to 131, from 133 to 141, 143,144, 156, 158, 159, 160, from 168 to 175, from 177 to 192, 194, 199, 200, 209, 215, 231, 232, 238, 249, 252, 260.