A giant unicorn has gone up for sale in an auction house in Teddington.
Billed as “every little girl’s dream” the magical creature will find a new home just in time for Christmas.
Mounted on a metal plate and marble plinths, the statement object was created by an artist as a piece of modern taxidermy.
Standing at 8ft tall the unicorn features real white horsehair, a horn and detachable swan-feather wings.
The piece has been on display in a coffee shop in South West London, however, it is set to go to auction at Hansons London on December 12.
It’s the first unicorn ever consigned into its Teddington Auction Centre, and is expected to sell for £10,000 to £15,000.
Jonathan Newey, of Hansons London, said:
“Unicorns are the stuff of dreams and fantasy, a mythical creature from ancient times that has staked its place in popular culture today. Unicorns often crop up in children’s stories and films, such as Toy Story and the Chronicles of Narnia, hence why children, big and small, love them so much.
“We uncovered this magnificent artistic creation in South West London and it’s certainly a first for us. We have never sold a giant unicorn before. The creature is a symbol of rarity and it’s certainly a rarity for us. It would make a fantastic statement piece in a home with room to display it or, as it was used before, in a business premises.”
You can find out more or arrange a viewing of the giant unicorn by emailing jnewey@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk
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