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Note: None of our animals have been taken from the wild. All animals died of natural causes. Therefore they can and will be delivered with all necessary paperwork. This paperwork enables you to own these special animals 100% legal. All handling of licenses and legal paperwork needed for shipping is complimentary.

ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE
(Aldabrachelys gigantea)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Tortoise:
L: 60 cm W: 35 cm H: 44 cm
L: 23.6 in. W: 13.8 in. H: 17.3 in.

Dimensions Total Work:
L: 70 cm W: 46 cm H: 79 cm
L: 27.6 in. W: 18.1 in. H: 31.1 in.

The species is endemic to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world. So happy to work on this one. It was on my wishlist for a couple of years. These giant tortoises outlive people and even the stuff we create. Therefor we situated this one in the ruins of what could have been a temple from long gone ages.

Note: It is fitted with a little light inside the roof to accentuate this magnificent old beast.

MALLEE RINGNECK DUO
(Barnardius zonarius barnardi)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions dome:
L: 26 cm D: 16 cm H: 54 cm
L: 10.24 in. D: 6.3 in. H: 9.45 in.

A cute duo of ringnecks from Australia. The colour palette of blues and greens really stand out in this piece. Perched on top of an antique ornament housed under a 19th Century glass dome.

CRESTED COUA
(Coua cristata)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Dome:
⌀ 23 cm H: 50 cm
⌀ 9.06 in. H: 19.69 in.

This gracious bird has a stunning face. Extremely bright turquoise and blue patches make him stand out in Madagascar. It wears an antique necklace with a little heart shaped lock. Housed in the same dome as the Red-fan parrot on the next page. Also a colourful personality.

TOWER OF STRIGIFORMES

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 55 cm D: 28 cm H: 97 cm
L: 21.65 in. D: 11.02 in. H: 38.19 in.

We found this beautiful ornament years ago in a London antique shop. We immediately thought ‘Owls!’ But had to wait for four years to collect the right species that matched the measurements of this of woodwork perfectly. In the centre we sculpted a Spotted eagle owl. This is the smallest of the eagle owl family and is originally from Africa. This species is known for their ‘earfeathers’ that stand out pretty far. On the other parts of the tower, we placed three pygmy owls. Because of their size we created them in ‘showing off’ poses to be able to fight for attention with the much larger Spotted eagle owl. Altogether there is a great harmony in this classical ensemble.

Note: Not available for the US

MANDRILL
(Mandrillus sphinx)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 78 cm W: 38 cm H: 40 cm
L: 30.7 in. x W: 15 in. x H: 15.7 in.

A very rare and exclusive animal to legally own. In this classical composition the monkey is sitting on a marble plinth with different natural accessoires like a goose wing, a Pelican beak and Tinder Fungus. On its back the skin of a fox.

This Mandrill comes with CITES papers.

Note: Not available for the US

BLUE AND GOLD MACAW BIRDCAGE
(Ara ararauna)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 54 cm D: 54 cm H: 132 cm
L: 21.26 in. D: 21.26 in. H: 52 in.

A Blue and Gold Macaw perched on a gilt golden ornament. Guarding the ornamented cage. One side of the cage has a cutout to display the colourful splendour.

YELLOW HEADED CARACARA
(Milvago chimachima)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 17 cm D: 26 cm H: 55 cm
L: 6.69 in. D: 10.24 in. H: 21.65 in.

This bird of prey is not kept in captivity very often. Although they are not threatened in the wild, they are very hard to find with the right paperwork that enables you to own a species like this. This one was born in captivity and has the right papers of course. The Yellow headed caracara is one of the few animals that actually benefits from the deforestation in South America. They used to eat insects from tropical mammals like the Tapirs and Sloths and Capibara’s. But because lots of forest is now changed into cattle ground they now have millions of cows to eat from. This changed their status from being ‘rare’ into ‘common’. Therefor for this work we gave him a large prey in its beak. More than he can eat. It is a Spiny-tailed Lizard. So, is it really a treat?

LAUGHING KOOKABURA
(Dacelo novaeguineae)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 28 cm D: 18 cm H: 40 cm
L: 11.02 in. D: 7.09 in. H: 15.75 in.

What is not to like about this beautiful bird. It even laughs. They are the largest species from the kingfisher family, and they live in the eastern part of Australia. Kookaburras have a cheeky character. Not shy at all. That probably adds to their likability. To make him even more endearing we created this one as fluffy as possible. He is challenging you to pet him.

MONTEZUMA OROPENDOLA
(Psarocolius montezuma)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Work:
L: 32 cm W: 28 cm H: 72 cm
L: 12.6 in. W: 11 in. H: 28.4 in. 

Dimensions Dome:
Ø: 39 cm H: 80 cm
Ø: 15.4 in. H: 31.5 in.

This is a very rare species to find in captivity. A colour palette of different browns and blacks complimented by a magnificent yellow tail. The first one we ever got and chances are we will never come across one again.

THE GHOST OF THE MOUNTAINS
Snow Leopard Skeleton (Panthera uncia)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:

L: 187 cm x W: 44 cm x H: 66 cm
L: 73.6 in. x W: 17.3 in. x H: 26 in.

A truly priceless piece of natural history. A real skeleton of a Snow Leopard. Often referred to as ‘the ghost of the mountain’. They are seldom seen by humans. Because they are rare and because they live were most people will never come; The Himalaya’s and other higher parts of Asia.
We were fortunate and had a chance to obtain a skeleton that is complete and in tact. It came from a zoo in Eastern Europe where it was part of a breeding program to preserve this wonderful member of the Panthera family.
We decided to create a work that honours that local nickname ‘Ghost of the Mountain’. We experimented with different ways of colouring the bones and found a recipe to create a deep black colour with a bronze glow to it. And we mounted the bones in a traditional Victorian way. With brass rods and wires. Over 650 pieces form a majestic animal skeleton on a Marble and 18th century oak base. An absolute highlight of the Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren 2018 Collection.

This Snow Leopard comes with CITES papers.

Note: Not available for the US

ANDEAN COCK OF THE ROCK
(Rupicola peruvianus)
Male (orange) and Female (brown)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Dome:
Ø: 26 cm H: 60 cm
Ø: 10.24 in. H: 23.62 in.

Dimensions Work:
L: 25 cm D: 23 cm H: 54 cm
L: 9.84 in. D: 9.06 in. H: 21.26 in.

To have one Cock of the Rock is a collector’s dream. Imagine having a male/female set. This species is part of the Cotingidae family. A collection of the weirdest colourful birds from the tropical forest in South America. (If you are not familiar with them it is worth googling them.) This specific species is called the Andean Cock of the rock. This is the one with the smallest habitat in the wild. They are also the national birds of Peru.
As you can see the male Cock of the rock is much more colourful than the female but don’t they make a dream couple here as a set?

URAL OWL & BLACK MAMBA
(Strix uralensis & Dendroaspis polylepis)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Work:
Ø base: 32 cm / 12.6 in.
L: 25 cm D: 25 cm H: 71 cm
L: 9.84 in. D: 9.84 in. H: 27.95 in.

Dimensions Dome:
Ø: 39 cm H: 80 cm
Ø: 15.35 in. H: 31.5 in.

The Ural Owl is a very strong species of owls. It is also referred to as the Russian Owl. This owl hunts under harsh circumstances. Either it is the extreme colds in winter, or it is the lack of darkness during the northern summers. Because this owl is fearless we gave him a Black Mamba as a prey in this composition. The Black mamba is known for its ‘Kiss of Death’. A bite that injects enough poison to kill 20 adult humans.

Title: Ç’EST UN VOL VERT EXTRAORDINAIRE

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L: 110 cm D: 100 cm H: 190 cm
L: 43.3 in. D: 39.4 in. H: 74.8 in.

The largest signature birdcage we have made so far. Covered with a collection of predominnant green Amazon birds. In the centre a Hybrid macaw. These are much sought after by collectors because of its rarity.

CHESTNUT-BREASTED MALKOHA
(Phaenicophaeus curvirostris)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions Work:
L: 22 cm W: 15 cm H: 67 cm
L: 8.66 in. W: 5.91 in. H: 26.4 in.

Dimensions Dome:
Ø: 39 cm H: 80 cm
Ø: 15.4 in. H: 31.5 in.

This is a species of cuckoo. Found in Southeast Asia Unlike many cuckoos, it builds its nest and raises its own young. The Malkoha has iridescent feathers. They are bright and shiny. This makes it look like a gem.

BLACK-NECKED STILT
(Himantopus mexicanus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L: 37 cm W: 29 cm H: 66 cm
L: 14.5 in. W: 11.4 in. H: 26 in.

An American bird with characteristic long and fragile legs you will find on the beach and shallow waters. Proud and playfully designed by us on a silver and hand cut rosso portogallo marble base. Protected under an antique handmade dome crowned with reclaimed Mediterranean blood coral.

Note: Not available for the US due to Migratory Birds Treaty Act.

GREY-WINGED TRUMPETER
(Psophia crepitans)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 44 cm W: 31 cm H: 58 cm
L: 17.3 in. W: 12.2 in. H: 22.8 in.

A rare and fantastic looking bird from the tropical forrest of South America. Trumpeters roam the forrest grounds looking for fallen fruit. This bird has real class. Brown and grey. But a beautiful brown and grey. Combined with bright green blue and purple on its neck. This work breathes Natural History.

TRUMPETER HORNBILL
(Bycanistes bucinator)

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
L: 33 cm W: 25.5 cm H: 58 cm
Dome: Dia.: 39 cm H: 80 cm

L: 13 in. W: 10 in. H: 22.8 in.
Dome: Dia.: 15.35 in. H: 31.5 in.

The Trumpeter Hornbill only lives in Africa. We think it looks really pre-historic and that’s what we like about it. At first sight it looks like it is simple black and white but when lit properly you see the black on certain places actually is a beautiful dark green. It is a truly amazing bird and although they are very hard to work with we are thrilled with this result.

RED-AND-GREEN MACAW I
(Ara chloropterus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L 61 cm W 34 cm H 72 cm
L 24 in. W 13.4 in. H 28.4 in.

We composed this creation so it looks playful but also as though it is showing off a little. The composition has so many different lines and shapes and colors. There is a lot going on in this work. It sits on a fragile wooden base resting on a velvet and white marble base.

RED-AND-GREEN MACAW II
(Ara chloropterus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L 83 cm W 28 cm H 42 cm
L 32.7 in. W 11 in. H 16.5 in.

Over 80 cm’s of length is this colorful macaw. We created a horizontal pose to emphasize its length. The colors go from red to green to blue. It sits on a marble column resting on an antique velvet base.

BLUE-CHEEKED AMAZON
(Amazona dufresniana)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L 44 cm W 30 cm H 48 cm
L 17.3 in. W 11.8 in. H 18.9 in.

This tropical wonder has a lot to show off. We created him fan-shaped so it enables him to do just that. It floats under an antique oval glass dome resting on an early 19th century velvet base.

RHINOCEROS HORNBILL (male)
(Buceros rhinoceros)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L: 46 cm W: 42 cm H: 88 cm
L: 18 in. W: 16.5 in. H: 34.6 in.

This very large hornbill is becoming more rare nowadays because of deforestation. It is an impressive member of the hornbill family. This one came from a zoo in the Netherlands. We were very fortunate to be able to buy it since they are extremely rare in captivity. This is the bird almost every zoo would like to have. We sculpted it to emphasize the beauty of his special large beak. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is the National bird of Malaysia.

This object is on display at Jamb, London

CRIMSON-RUMPED TOUCANET
(Aulacorhynchus haematopygus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
L: 21 cm W: 21 cm H: 43 cm
Dome: L: 37 cm W: 24 cm H: 55.5 cm

L: 8.3 in. W: 8.3 in. H: 17 in.
Dome: L: 14.6 in. W: 9.4 in. H: 21.8 in.

This rare find is a Toucanet. Something between a Toucan and an Aracari so to say. In this work it really displays its bright green colour and shows off every little detail. Crimson-rumped Toucanets are found in the northern parts of South America. Deep in the jungle.

SCARLET IBIS
(Eudocimus ruber)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 75 cm W 48 cm D 35 cm

A new Scarlet Ibis will become available soon
Please inquire when interested.

A Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) under an antique glass dome. Standing on a Rosa Portogallo Gold marble plinth.

RAVEN & HEMIT CRAB
(Corvus Corax)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 50 cm W 41 cm D 26 cm

A large Northern Raven (Corvus corax) capturing a Hermit Crab. Both sit atop a Noir Belgique marble plinth with Bianco Carrara lion feet.

This object is on display at Jamb, London

Note: Not available for the US

GYRFALCON ON TIGERS HEAD SCULPTURE
(Falco rusticolus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 54 cm W 45 cm D 43 cm

A Gyrfalcon sitting atop a Sinke and van Tongeren sculpture of a tigers head. Made of unfired clay and plaster sculpted especially for this Falcon. Like a Totem of predators. Gyrfalcons are the largest of the falcon species. It breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra, and the islands of northern North America, Europe, and Asia. This specific bird comes from a famous German Gyrfalcon breeder where it died of natural causes. It has two foot rings.

Note: This item is not available for the US.

COUPLE OF MAGELLANIC PENGUINS
(Spheniscus magellanicus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 65 cm W 64 cm D 40 cm

A pair of fine Taxidermy Magellanic Penguins playing with an Urchin shell on a solid white marble base. Magellanic Penguins originally live in the southern parts of South America.

SIBERIAN EAGLE OWL
(Bubo bubo sibiricus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 64 cm  W 34 cm D 46 cm  

A massive Siberian eagle owl on an antique wooden castle plinth. A scene inspired on ancient times when owls housed castles and overlooked the grounds from their battlements. This predator bird comes with all necessary paperworks and permits for legal ownership.

Note: This item is not available for the US

DUO OF ROSEATE COCKATOOS

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 60 cm Dm 29 cm each

A pair of fine taxidermy roseate cockatoos or Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) under a glass dome. The rings on the brass base can turn making different compositions possible.

Title: THE HORNBILL THAT GOT AWAY

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 120 cm W 200 cm D 100 cm

An impressive 3D old master painting inspired on Rubens fighting tigers and lions painting. A Siberian tiger ripped open a Victorian cage with marble crown. A pair of Wreathed Hornbills flew for their lives but only one got lucky. The other one is crushed under the giant claw of the beast. Instead of being satisfied by the meal this tiger is just focussed on the one that got away. It's a human story.  A work inspired by the paintings of The Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.

Note: This specific tiger was part of a breeding program in a zoo.
It died of kidney failure at the age of 15. None of the animals are killed for their work. All animals lived and died in captivity. Died of natural causes.
All animals have all necessary paperwork that enables you to own them 100% legal.

SCARLET IBIS
(Eudocimus ruber)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 68 cm W 52 cm D 29 cm

A new Scarlet Ibis will become available soon
Please inquire when interested.

A rarely large Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) under an antique glass dome. Standing on a Rosa Portogallo Gold marble plinth.

TABLEAUX d'HONDECOETER

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 185 cm W 193 cm D 88 cm

An antique display case inspired by the famous bird/park paintings of d’Hondecoeter. The composition shows a White pelican, Grey Crowned Crane, two different species of Tragopans and a couple of Scarlet Ibises. The background of this beautiful tableaux is a taylor made piece of Portugese Red Marble.

Note: This item is not available for the US.

Titel: INFERNO EQUUS

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 160 cm W 140 cm D 100 cm

A mysterious composition of war horses on a burned antique base. This work, part of the TIER exhibit at MOA Museum, was exhibited with a painting of Dutch artist Armando. This painting, called 'Waldstuck 7-6-99', was saved from the fire in Armando's previous museum in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. The horses, who have antique cannonballs for eyes, seemed to galop into this dark burned forrest. One of the horses stands out because of his special manes that are curled like the wigs of 17th century french generals and notables. This refers to Lodewijk Napoleon who used to live in the building of MOA Museum. Altogether this is a very special art piece. One of the highlights of the TIER expo.

KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN
(Ramphastos sulfuratus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 80 cm W 45 cm D 32 cm

A rare keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) on a bespoke brass, wood and copper base. All Fine taxidermy works by Sinke & Van Tongeren are unique and handmade. Each mannequin inside is sculpted by hand to create their beautiful and unique poses.

BLACK-NECKED ARACARI
(Pteroglossus aracari)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 63 cm W 32 cm D 26 cm

This beautiful Aracari from the Amazon forest is part of the Toucan family. It is mounted on an antique wooden and silver plated base.

SULPHUR-CRESTED COCKATOO
(Cacatua galerita)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 34 cm W 33 cm D 22 cm

An acrobatic Cockatoo showing off on a hanging brass ring from the early 20th century. Originally the Cacatua sulphurea lives on Celebes and some very small islands near Celebes. Although critically endangered this rare bird came from a zoo after it died and has all the right Cites papers.

FIFTEEN RARE DUCKS ON MIRROR

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 240 cm W 136 cm D 50 cm

A great collection of different Fine Taxidermy duck ‘shoulder mounts’ on silver shields decorating an antique French hunting mirror with a hand carved boars head.

Note: This item is not available for the US.

SCARLET IBIS
(Eudocimus ruber)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 40 cm W 35 cm D 25 cm

This Fine Taxidermy Scarlet Ibis by Sinke & van Tongeren sitting under an antique glass dome on top of a copper base lined with snake skin.
Only a few weeks a year at a certain age Scarlet Ibises are this beautiful. During their mating period the red is getting extraordinary red and the beaks get deep black. It’s not the time of the year these animals want to die so it's a rare find in this condition.

RED-BILLED BLUE MAGPIE
(Urocissa erythroryncha) 

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 72 cm W 40 cm D 30 cm

The most amazing Magpie of them all. Originally they live in South-east Asia. This Magpie is mounted on an antique base with a dried lemon in the centre.

This object is on display at Jamb, London

CAYMAN & RAINBOW BOA

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 52 cm W 80 cm D 47 cm

This Fine Taxidermy Cayman and Rainbow Boa by Sinke & van Tongeren are wrestling atop an antique wooden plinth. The powerful composition is inspired by the magnificent natural history drawings of Albertus Seba.

PORT LINCOLN PARROT & LOVEBIRD
(Barnardius zonarius & Agapornis roseicollis) 

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 46 cm W 17 cm D 12 cm

A Port Lincoln Parrot (Barnardius zonarius) and a Rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) Together mounted on an antique base created out of marble, brass and wood. 

SPOTTED EAGLE OWL UNDER DOME
(Bubo africanus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 65 cm W 45 cm D 45 cm

This Fine Taxidermy spotted Eagle Owl by Sinke & van Tongeren sits on a sculpted structure decorated with small brass birds and red coral. Covered with an antique glass dome. This bird is also called an African Oehoe.

MARMOSET
(Callithrix jacchus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 95 cm W 25 cm D 37 cm

Lovely Fine Taxidermy Marmoset on wooden pole by Sinke & van Tongeren.

This object is on display at Jamb, London

SAN BLAS JAYS
(Cyanocorax sanblasianus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 36 cm W 27 cm D 15 cm

Two deep blue San Blas Jays (Cyanocorax sanblasianus) on top of an antique wooden base.

LONG-TAILED GLOSSY STARLING
(Lamprotornis caudatus)

Price: SOLD
Dimensions:
H 49 cm W 35 cm D 20 cm

A Long-tailed Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis caudatus) on a bespoke wood and green stone base.