Bidspirit auction | Taxidermy Largemouth Bass Mount

Taxidermy Largemouth Bass Mount - A taxidermy mount of a largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) depicted in an open-mouthed, right-facing swimming pose. The specimen features realistic hand-painted coloration, including a dark olive-green dorsal surface transitioning to a cream-colored belly, with a characteristic dark horizontal band of irregular blotches along the lateral line. The mouth is open, revealing the tongue and interior anatomical details. The fish is mounted to a rectangular wooden block support on the reverse. Affixed to the wooden block is a silver-toned metal keyhole hanger secured by two Phillips head screws. No maker marks, signatures, or taxidermy labels are present on the specimen or the mounting hardware. Total length: 19 1/2 inches.