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Wonderful antique taxidermy fish mount, apparently depicting a Northern Pike, with tremendous primitive folk-art character.
This unusual early example features preserved natural skin and fins over an extremely lightweight internal form, along with inset glass eyes, an open mouth with numerous teeth, and extensive hand-painted detailing to the scales and body. The remarkably light weight is consistent with an old hollow or lightweight taxidermy construction rather than a solid carved-wood fish.
The surface has beautifully mellowed with age, giving the piece an almost sculptural folk-art appearance. Particularly striking are the elongated pike head, fierce open mouth, wonderfully aged glass eyes, delicate ribbed fins, and individually visible scale pattern.
Likely early 20th century, approximately c. 1900–1930.
A fabulous piece for a collection of antique sporting art, fishing memorabilia, taxidermy, lodge décor, cabin décor, or American folk art.
Details:
* Antique taxidermy fish
* Appears to be Northern Pike
* Preserved skin and natural fins
* Lightweight internal body/form
* Glass eyes
* Open mouth with teeth
* Hand-painted surface
* Early 20th century
* Wonderful untouched aged appearance
* Highly decorative folk-art character
Condition:
Antique condition with expected drying, surface wear, paint loss, discoloration and age-related imperfections. Some teeth and delicate elements may show losses or deterioration consistent with considerable age. Please examine all photographs closely for condition and construction.
An exceptionally atmospheric early fish mount with fantastic character and patina—far more interesting than a modern taxidermy specimen.
