Fine Furniture - 20th January 2026
Lot 206
λ TAXIDERMY. AN INDIAN LEOPARD SKIN RUG
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1905
Inc. Buyers Premium
Description
λ TAXIDERMY. AN INDIAN LEOPARD SKIN RUG
BY VAN INGEN & VAN INGEN, MYSORE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
the full head mount in a snarling pose with glass eyes, with a khaki canvas back and black felt edging, stencilled '190 51' and 'VAN INGEN & VAN INGEN' with a printed notice sticker
226cm long
Provenance
Collection of the Late Brigadier Hugh Pye OBE.