Red Squirrel – Sciurus vulgaris – In excellent condition – No reserve Imagine a soft beam of winter light falling onto a quiet woodland vignette: a red squirrel perched gracefully on a birch trunk, tail arched in a perfect plume, caught in a moment of calm as it clasps a pine cone. This beautifully mounted specimen brings the warm, nostalgic mood of a forest interior into your home — a natural eye-catcher with charm, character and high-end quality. A professionally mounted Dutch taxidermy piece from the late 1970s to early 1980s, created by high-end taxidermist R. Knol in Sint Maartensdijk (Netherlands), and legally prepared in accordance with the law, A classic, warm-coloured Red Squirrel with excellent fur condition, expressive details and a stable wooden base. Details • Species: Red Squirrel • Latin name: Sciurus vulgaris • Period: approx. late 1970s – early 1980s • Origin: Netherlands • Mounted by: R. Knol, Sint Maartensdijk • Condition: In excellent preserved vintage condition • Display: On natural birch trunk, wooden base • Dimensions: approx. 29 × 18 × 12 cm (h × w × d) Historical context Taxidermy from the late 1970s and early 1980s in the Netherlands often reflects a transition from educational mounts for classroom use toward decorative naturalist interior pieces. Dutch taxidermists such as R. Knol became known for producing lifelike, high-end quality mounts with natural poses, textured bases and an emphasis on species-typical behaviour — here illustrated by the squirrel holding a pine cone in a classic woodland stance. Shipping Carefully packaged for safe worldwide shipping.