What's the cost of a full body mount leopard?

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12 January 2010, 22:18

quickshot

What's the cost of a full body mount leopard?

I realize that the costs will very greatly by the habitat used, wall or floor mount and if cabinet is used etc....

but what is the cost (if you don't mind sharing) of your leopard mounts?

I am getting bid at approx $4K for the cat plus , more for Habitat,and cabinet-------floor mount on a cabinet is what I am looking at right now

12 January 2010, 22:33

David Culpepper

Before I went on a leopard hunt, did not get one, I discussed a mount for a leopard with my taxidermist and the cost was right at about $3,500 for just the cat. The pose for the cat can also effect the price like whether it has an open mouth or not. Did not discuss in much detail since it was before the hunt and since I was not lucky enough to get one I have not discussed it with him further.

12 January 2010, 23:43

GarBy

Mine cost me $3400 and I got it done about a year ago. Nice job.....cat is laying down if as on the large tree branch from which I harvested him.

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13 January 2010, 01:37

Jerry Huffaker

Total cost we charged for this Leopard including the pedestal and rocks was 4000.00. 2010 prices are the same.

13 January 2010, 02:09

quickshot

thanks guys. Very nice cats too!

My cat has arrived and I just need to squeeze the cash out of the budget to get him done.

Jerry,
Does that pedestal open up for small storage inside? Very nice mount.

13 January 2010, 03:06

Jack D Bold

quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Total cost we charged for this Leopard including the pedestal and rocks was 4000.00. 2010 prices are the same.

Very nice work Jerry. It's stunning! And IMO, reasonable.

13 January 2010, 03:19

Jerry Huffaker

quote:
Originally posted by quickshot:
thanks guys. Very nice cats too!

My cat has arrived and I just need to squeeze the cash out of the budget to get him done.

Jerry,
Does that pedestal open up for small storage inside? Very nice mount.

This one doesn't have doors but I'm sure it could be done for an additional charge of course.

13 January 2010, 09:09

Blank

Sam Raby of Bluffdale, Utah did mine for about $3200. Very relaxed pose that my wife liked, and fits in good with the rest of the decor in my Africa trophy rooms.

13 January 2010, 20:36

quickshot

nice cat Blank!

are going to make Reno next week?
I am there Wed. & Thurs

14 January 2010, 04:40

Blank

Will get into Reno Thursday afternoon with Paul, and be on the floor Fri and Sat. Want to touch bases with a couple Outfitters, finalize a blacktail hunt I have booked in Oregon, and pick up trinkets for the wife.

My trophies from this last hunt are supposed to ship out of Harare today. She is looking at a brand new "elephant leather" sofa, so will see if I have any mad money left after that!

18 January 2010, 18:34

tendrams

quote:
Originally posted by quickshot:
but what is the cost (if you don't mind sharing) of your leopard mounts?

Taxidermy - $4000
Trophy fee - $4000
Daily Rates - $7000
Airfare - $2000
Shipping - $2000
Diamond necklace for wife - $4000

Total Cost of Leopard Mount = About $23,000

18 January 2010, 20:06

OkieNewton

I know the question was for a leopard but a friend of mine paid 1800 for a mtn lion full-body mount just last year.
Okie

18 January 2010, 22:22

505 gibbs

This one cost me $3800.00 in Houston

20 January 2010, 22:27

BOWHUNR

quote:
Originally posted by tendrams:
quote:
Originally posted by quickshot:
but what is the cost (if you don't mind sharing) of your leopard mounts?

Taxidermy - $4000
Trophy fee - $4000
Daily Rates - $7000
Airfare - $2000
Shipping - $2000
Diamond necklace for wife - $4000

Total Cost of Leopard Mount = About $23,000

Boy.....isn't that the truth!!!

Mike

14 February 2010, 03:13

oakman

Yes, cats are a little pricey and you do want to want to use your imagination--cuz you have to look at it for a long time-do something different.Here we do lots of cats, and have treed alot of mt. lion over the last 20 yrs, so be make sure they know what a live cat looks like..Have have.....

www.african-montana-taxidermy.com

14 February 2010, 23:29

Aaron Neilson

Quickshot - I've have many of my cats life-size, including a couple leopards and 7 lions. As Oakman recommends, its very important to use someone that is familiar with cats. Good luck!

15 February 2010, 00:03

vandyboy

The Wildlife Gallery did mine last fall and did a great job on it.

16 February 2010, 21:01

Larry Sellers

Vandy - Pics please??

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

quote:
Originally posted by vandyboy:
The Wildlife Gallery did mine last fall and did a great job on it.

17 February 2010, 04:36

Wildlife Gallery

Here is Vandy's cat... DAN

17 February 2010, 06:04

vandyboy

Thanks Dan. I still have not gotten the hang of posting my pics on AR. Someday......

20 February 2010, 01:40

quickshot

thanks for the posts! Very nice cats, too!

03 March 2010, 23:21

Greg Brownlee

Dean Schulty out of Utah does a pheonominal job on cats. He charges $3,950 and that includes the habitat, base and any requested alterations.

Check his website out for more pics than the ones posted below: www.deansart.com

Note the top pic below where neither the Leopards or Bushbucks legs are touching the ground. This mount was at SCI this year and was unreal!

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04 March 2010, 03:36

Cazador humilde

Greg - The leopard on the bushbuck is fantastic. Thanks for posting.

05 March 2010, 16:16

Manyathelo

That Leopard and bushbuck is unbelievable! Wow

06 March 2010, 05:40

safari-lawyer

I saw the leopard on the bushbuck at Reno and stopped dead in the aisle. I am not big on the leopard mounts where they are attacking prey or where they are featured with a kill, BUT THIS LEOPARD HAD THE BEST FACE WORK THAT I'VE EVER EVER SEEN. IT WAS SPECTACULAR. IT ABSOLUTELY LOOKED ALIVE.

I stopped and told the artist that the face was spectacular. I am glad to see it again.

06 March 2010, 07:03

RBHunt

I like the concept of the leopard and the bushbuck too. They are two of my favorite animals to hunt!

08 March 2010, 20:28

Greg Brownlee

quote:
Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
I saw the leopard on the bushbuck at Reno and stopped dead in the aisle. I am not big on the leopard mounts where they are attacking prey or where they are featured with a kill, BUT THIS LEOPARD HAD THE BEST FACE WORK THAT I'VE EVER EVER SEEN. IT WAS SPECTACULAR. IT ABSOLUTELY LOOKED ALIVE.

I stopped and told the artist that the face was spectacular. I am glad to see it again.

I agree. This was one of his best works I have seen. He does an awesome job! I like how he left it looking natural, not snarling like some guys do.

26 March 2010, 03:41

Salmonella

Phil Soucy of Libby Montana has done most of my predator mounts.
He is a master of masters.
I would say b/t $3500 & $4000.

Not my leopard, but most likely the best Leopard mount I've ever seen in my life.

26 March 2010, 03:44

Salmonella

30 March 2010, 22:20

samir

The leopard with the bushbuck is by far the best leopard mount I have ever seen!!!!!

28 April 2010, 05:23

Bwanna

quote:
Note the top pic below where neither the Leopards or Bushbucks legs are touching the ground. This mount was at SCI this year and was unreal!

Was that an Animal Artistry mount?