![]() ![]() In 1799, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach studied rhinoceros bones from the collection of the University of Göttingen, and proposed the scientific name Rhinoceros antiquitatis. In 1772, Pallas acquired a head and two legs of a rhinoceros from the locals in Irkutsk, and named the species Rhinoceros lenenesis (after the Lena River). One of the earliest scientific descriptions of an ancient rhinoceros species was made in 1769, when the naturalist Peter Simon Pallas wrote a report on his expeditions to Siberia where he found a skull and two horns in the permafrost. Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert maintained the belief that the horns were the claws of giant birds, and classified the animal under the name Gryphus antiquitatis, meaning " griffin of anquity". In 1590, it was used as the basis for the head on a statue of a lindworm. A rhinoceros skull was found in Klagenfurt, Austria, in 1335, and was believed to be that of a dragon. Native peoples of Siberia believed their horns were the claws of giant birds. Woolly rhinoceros remains have been known long before the species was described, and were the basis for some mythical creatures. Molar tooth showing the cavity the genus was named for The species became extinct at the end of the Last Glacial Period, with its decline probably predominantly driven by unfavourable environmental change caused by a warming climate. Mummified carcasses preserved in permafrost and many bone remains of woolly rhinoceroses have been found. Images of woolly rhinoceroses are found among cave paintings in Europe and Asia. The woolly rhinoceros was covered with long, thick hair that allowed it to survive in the extremely cold, harsh mammoth steppe. It had a massive hump reaching from its shoulder and fed mainly on herbaceous plants that grew in the steppe. ![]() The woolly rhinoceros was a member of the Pleistocene megafauna. If delivery is attempted whilst you are out, the courier will leave a notice of the attempted delivery and details of how to arrange an alternate delivery date.įor Original paintings or higher value art we will arrange a specialist courier to delivery your artwork.The woolly rhinoceros ( Coelodonta antiquitatis) is an extinct species of rhinoceros that was native to Northern Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch. Our artwork is generally delivered by courier and will require a signature on delivery. Please advise us as soon as possible but in any case within three working days if your goods are damaged during the delivery process by contacting us at 01604 713743. We take every care to ensure that your artwork is securely packaged to prevent any damage during transit and to ensure that your art arrives in perfect condition. Framed artwork may be available for overseas delivery - this is largely dependant on the individual artwork & sizing, use of glass etc Please get in touch if you are interested in shipping more expensive pieces abroad & our team will be very happy to discuss. Mounted artwork & sculptures are all available for overseas shipping. We are able to ship artwork overseas in certain circumstances. In the unlikely event that we are not able to fulfil your order within seven days we will contact you to confirm a lead time on receipt of your order.įramed artwork may occasionally take slightly longer than seven days to despatch, where this is the case we will contact you to confirm an estimated delivery date and will confirm via email as soon as the artwork has been despatched. If you would prefer to place your order by telephone please call us on 01604 713743 and we will be happy to help. (Not including bespoke orders such as framing). The majority of UK orders placed on the website or over the phone are despatched using a next day courier service within seven days of receipt of order. Get in touch, through our contact form, email or call on 01604 713743.Īll price promise transactions will be carried out at the discretion of The Rose Gallery. ➔ Provide evidence of the lower price, online or in writing from the seller confirming any additional costs such as VAT and shipping are also accounted for. ➔ Ensure the product is identical - including edition, size, colour, mount and framing, and the terms of sale are the same. ![]() Giving you reassurance in your art purchase, all you need to do is: But did you know, we will also match the price of the same piece on sale through other UK sellers? We know that, sometimes, the decision to buy artwork can be daunting.Īt the Rose Gallery, we want you to be confident in your decision which is why we offer at-home consultations, have a 14-day returns policy and are so proud of our 5 star Trustpilot reviews. ![]() Maybe you’ve stumbled across a new release, falling in love with the colour and style, or researched for weeks to find the perfect art for your dining room. ![]()
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