#14 • Jonas Brothers Polar Bear Taxidermy Rug w/Provenance

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $8,300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Taxidermy

A large polar bear (Ursus maritimus) rug mount featuring an open mouth, well-preserved and thick fur with creamy tones, paws, and claws. Professionally mounted with scalloped blue and cream felt plus a third layer of white backing. Also included is the professionally prepared skull of the beast, featuring complete dentition, including prominent canines, molars, and incisors, as well as the arched sagittal crest, forward-facing orbits, and snout characteristic of the species. A photograph of the hunter, John W. Elmore, and his catch, framed in blue, plus a book titled The World of the Polar Bear by Richard Perry accompanies. Within the book is a handwritten account of the polar bear hunt as it occurred on March 22, 1967, plus the game permit issued by the Department of Fish and Game. The bear rug was prepared by the renowned Seattle-based Taxidermist, Jonas Bros., and is ready for hanging en verso with metal rings. Rug measures approximately 105" x 108" x 13" thick. Note: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.