# Metallic Stag Taxidermy The 1890 Iron Stag Head Taxidermy Mount is an Artsy Approach to the Craft By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-taxidermy References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/441196635305811899/1890-Iron-Stag-Head) & [restorationhardware](http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1860696) When it comes to the craft of head taxidermy, the 1890 iron stag head seems like a much more humane way to achieve the aesthetic appeal. This piece was created by the famous taxidermist Weise & Bitterlich and was professionally reproduced by 'Restoration Hardware.' The original iron stag head was taken from Saxony to a chateau in the French Pyrenees. Restoration Hardware took the original antique and reproduced it with [resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware) in order to capture every [intricate detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule) of the original. The timeworn patina of the original is faithfully captured by the way this piece was finished. Head taxidermy is a much debated craft, but with this 1890 iron stag head, it's the beauty of the piece that can be appreciated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Head Taxidermy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore more humane and aesthetically appealing approaches to head taxidermy. - **Resin Reproduction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced resin reproduction techniques to capture intricate details and timeworn patina of original pieces. - **Timeworn Patina:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create artificial aging techniques to replicate the authentic and appealing timeworn patina found in antique taxidermy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Taxidermy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate more humane and artistic approaches to taxidermy practices. - **Art Reproduction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced reproduction techniques to accurately capture intricate details and aging effects in art pieces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique and visually appealing taxidermy alternatives for interior design purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomo-tariku.md) - [Luxurious Minimal Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-minimal-chair.md) - [19th-Century-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottish-designers.md)