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This Spanish red deer specimen (Cervus elaphus) has six antler points, with the left antler measuring 46.9 cm, and is in very good condition.
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Presented for auction is a historic Iberian Red Deer trophy (Cervus elaphus), in its vareto/six-point fork form.
Trophy aged 33 years, hunted on January 12, 1992, retaining its original period plaque and tablet.
Verified technical data:
Species: Cervus elaphus - Red Deer - 6-point vareto (3+3)
Left antler length: 46.9 cm
Right antler length: 42.8 cm
Weight: 1004 grams (cranium clean with antlers, without tablet)
Cranium: Complete, original, with sutures and pedicles visible. Naturally well bleached by age, no restorations.
Antlers: 6 points, dark brown natural color, good texture, tips intact.
Support: Original oval wooden tablet varnished in black.
Plate: Original oval brass plate, with handwritten inscription literally reading:
"El Raposo / V. Villanueva / 12-1-92"
Corresponding to Finca El Raposo (Sierra Morena region, Córdoba), abatement date January 12, 1992.
Condition:
Very good for its age. Natural patina. Ivory-toned skull aged with slight shading. Tablet shows light use marks. Plate with superficial rust typical of 33 years, perfectly legible.
Provenance and history:
Spanish private collection. Classic Spanish hunting trophy from the early 1990s. Passed down through a family in the Valencian Community. Sold as a collectible object and historical hunting decor.
Ideal piece for a hunting pavilion, country house, rustic decor, or a collection of Spanish historic trophies.
Professional shipping with reinforced and secure packaging included.
Presented for auction is a historic Iberian Red Deer trophy (Cervus elaphus), in its vareto/six-point fork form.
Trophy aged 33 years, hunted on January 12, 1992, retaining its original period plaque and tablet.
Verified technical data:
Species: Cervus elaphus - Red Deer - 6-point vareto (3+3)
Left antler length: 46.9 cm
Right antler length: 42.8 cm
Weight: 1004 grams (cranium clean with antlers, without tablet)
Cranium: Complete, original, with sutures and pedicles visible. Naturally well bleached by age, no restorations.
Antlers: 6 points, dark brown natural color, good texture, tips intact.
Support: Original oval wooden tablet varnished in black.
Plate: Original oval brass plate, with handwritten inscription literally reading:
"El Raposo / V. Villanueva / 12-1-92"
Corresponding to Finca El Raposo (Sierra Morena region, Córdoba), abatement date January 12, 1992.
Condition:
Very good for its age. Natural patina. Ivory-toned skull aged with slight shading. Tablet shows light use marks. Plate with superficial rust typical of 33 years, perfectly legible.
Provenance and history:
Spanish private collection. Classic Spanish hunting trophy from the early 1990s. Passed down through a family in the Valencian Community. Sold as a collectible object and historical hunting decor.
Ideal piece for a hunting pavilion, country house, rustic decor, or a collection of Spanish historic trophies.
Professional shipping with reinforced and secure packaging included.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Spain
Title
Historical Hunting Trophy 1992 - Red Deer Vareto 6-Point, 46.9 cm - El Raposo, Villanueva - January
Condition
Very good
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