Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) (I/A-CE) pre-convention: - Lot 155

Lot 155
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700 - 900 EUR
Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) (I/A-CE) pre-convention: - Lot 155
Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) (I/A-CE) pre-convention: naturalized specimen on wooden base with green label and old calligraphy indicating "Pélican crépu Pelecanus crispus"; naturalized before 1900. An uncommon species that is declining in its geographical range. This species is listed in Appendix I of the Washington Convention (CITES), in Appendix A of European Community Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 and predates the application of the French Environment Code. In accordance with the law, and more specifically with EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, a certificate of appraisal will be given to the future purchaser allowing the commercial use of this specimen in the EU. However, if the specimen is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required. Specimen sold as is Expert : COMBREXELLE Michaël Former collection of Mr. Gardonne LEBRAULT (1881-1956), a delicatessen chef in Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole and taxidermist in his spare time, a discipline he practiced from 1910 to 1950. In 1910, he had the opportunity to acquire an important collection of avian, mammalian and ichthyological specimens naturalized between 1845 and 1900, which are notably presented in this sale. He enriched his collection with other specimens naturalized between 1900 and 1953. On his death, his entire collection of mammals, birds, fish and insects was kept by his family and displayed in glass cases for conservation purposes.
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