A cabinet of wonder.
Wonder - an interesting and sadly almost antiquated trait. It is a combination of surprise and appreciation, and of innocence and awe. It is something most of us leave behind in childhood. It is the quality that I am almost envious of in others. It is something, I think, I subconsciously strive for in my work. It is undoubtedly the reason why I collect antique taxidermy and natural history. It is the reason I loathe mass production. It is the soul of a room, only when it is a true reflection of one's own life.
image: Biblioteque Centrale du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris
Sunday, 5 August 2007
Wunderkammer...
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You HAVE to meet my brother in law. He irritated my sister to no end by getting some stuff from the "premiere taxidermist in London".
If that's so - I probably have. If you can tell me what he got - I bet you I can tell you what he looks like.
Well said...."Always keep your childish innocence." I think that was a line from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun by KATHERINE - Lindsay Duncan. I try to strive for that also. Good on the taxidermy collecting.
Great writing and what a fantastic image to go along with it. The detail on the casework piece is amazing, and your hobby sounds just fascinating :)
~Kate
Somehow I think it's a squirrel.
Thank you gmg - how very kind of you!
fairfax - a squirrel, no.
A black squirrel under a glass dome, yes.
A red squirrel in a case/box, yes - years and years ago - six at the very least.
How very well said, and so true. Collections should be unique to the owner and a reflection of his/her personality. And no instant collections either!
Thank you PoC - and could not agree more. Leave the instant collections to the sheep.
I am in agreement also! I have collections that I treasure because each piece has a story. I think everyone's home should have that quality, that personality, that story.
And regarding the taxidermy, I have been seeing more of it in the editorials dispite PETA. I think it is sort of fascinating!
Hello katiedid - would love to see a post about your collection(s).
Oddly, if it weren't for PETA and the anti- climate they helped create here in the late 80s - I may never have started collecting taxidermy.
Got a nice package from the bro-in-law with some back copies of Country Life and auction catalogues. YAY. Can't remember what colour the squirrel is... grey?
Doesn't sound like one of our pieces - so he has yet to visit "London's premier antique taxidermy dealer".
I love this concept of cabinet of wonders . Taxidermy is so great , it gives to home such an ambiance .
By the way I've called my blog " cabinet de curiosités "
Your blog is wonderful
Mélanie xxx
HOB&C we're going to have to start naming names!
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