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Alderfer Auction presents an online estate sale featuring African and North American game mounts, full-body taxidermy, shoulder mounts, skull mounts, rugs, and sporting décor.<a href="https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/161811?category=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and Bid On This Auction</a>Bid online now through Monday, June 1st at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 7:00 PM at a rate of 3 lots per minute.
Preview in Oley, PA: Thursday May 28th from 3pm-5pm. By appointment only. Call 215-393-3000 to make appt. and receive address. 



This Taxidermy Auction features a large selection of full-body mounts, shoulder mounts, African game trophies, North American game animals, skull mounts, rugs, and sporting décor, with a strong emphasis on professionally mounted display pieces and large-scale trophy specimens.

Major full-body mounts include a Pennsylvania black bear mount with Pennsylvania Game Commission harvest certificate, a full-body inland brown bear on custom faux-rock diorama base, and a full-body muskox mount with integrated ptarmigan display. Additional large-format mounts include double zebra shoulder mounts mounted on a custom pedestal with zebra hide panels, creating one of the centerpiece displays in the catalog.
African game animals are strongly represented throughout the sale, including zebra, kudu, impala, wildebeest, gazelle, warthog, and other shoulder-mounted plains game trophies. Several mounts feature custom wood plaques, pedestal displays, and detailed habitat bases with artificial foliage and terrain work.
North American mounts include whitetail deer shoulder mounts, black bear mounts, elk, and additional game animal displays. Skull mounts include mounted inland brown bear skulls and additional trophy skull displays throughout the catalog.
Bird mounts and avian taxidermy include game birds, waterfowl, and decorative bird mounts incorporated into habitat scenes and standalone displays. The muskox mount includes an integrated ptarmigan mount as part of the custom base composition.
Rugs and hides are another major category, including bear rugs, zebra hides, and additional animal skin displays suitable for wall or floor presentation. Several pieces include felt backing and open-mouth taxidermy styling.
Decorative sporting items and cabin décor include antler mounts, horn displays, carved wood plaques, and rustic lodge-style decorative pieces. Many mounts are presented on custom hardwood plaques or detailed sculpted bases designed for trophy room and lodge interiors.
The catalog also includes large pedestal mounts, custom taxidermy bases, and multi-animal displays requiring significant presentation space. Several mounts feature realistic habitat elements including faux rockwork, driftwood, foliage, and water scene accents.



ONE DAY Pick Up Day By Appointment in Oley, PA:
·Thursday June 4th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buyer’s Premium | 23%
Successful bidders will receive the full pick up address with their invoice and instructions on how to schedule a pick up appointment. 
 
NOTE: If you are unable to make the scheduled pick-up days and would like to inquire about our transport service, please call 215-393-3000 or email <a href="mailto:transport@alderferauction.com" target="_blank">transport@alderferauction.com</a> prior to the auction close. 
For an additional fee, Alderfer Auction may be able to transport your items back to the auction center in Hatfield, PA for you to pick-up within 5 business days. Additional fees will be applied to your invoice for this service. Some items may not qualify for our transport services.Corporate: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. 215-393-3000. Doylestown: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. Certified CSA, USPAP Compliant. Lic. # AY002260

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