Sturgeon Collection

Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried by 5 men 28 April 1921

European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and wels catfish (Silurus glanis)
Illustyration engraving of a European sea sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and wels catfish (Silurus glanis)

Short Sturgeon TT2 aboard an aircraft carrier

Illustration of an European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio), side view

HIAWATHA FISHING FOR NAHMA. Hiawatha fishing for the sturgeon, Nahma: colored engraving from a 19th century edition of H.W. Longfellowss The Song of Hiawatha, illustrated by Felix O.C. Darley

Shovelnose Sturgeon Mississippi River Basin, USA
KEL-675 Shovelnose Sturgeon Mississippi River Basin, USA. Scaphirhynchus platorynchus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sturgeon and Caviar
Sturgeon swim in the ocean, and their eggs are canned for the enjoyment of wealthy humans

European sea sturgeon and skate
European sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, critically endangered, and skate, Dipturus batis (Raia gaimardi). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Poulterer - Fishmonger
A fine pre-Christmas display by a poulterer / fishmonger of Basingstoke, Hampshire : mostly of poultry, but also a royal sturgeon and advertising for T Walls Sausages

Sterlet, a breed of sturgeon, swim in a tank at the Beloyarsky state fish hatchery in the village of Izykhskiye Kopi in Khakassia region, August 18, 2014

Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving)
8651550 Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving) by German School

N°1 Ordinary Sturgeon (ACIPENSER STURIO), N°2 GAIMARD Skate (RAIA GAIMANDAY)
JAB5036899 N°1 Ordinary Sturgeon (ACIPENSER STURIO), N°2 GAIMARD Skate (RAIA GAIMANDAY). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, Great Sturgeon. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "
FLO4644615 Sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, Great Sturgeon. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences" 1816-1830

European sea sturgeon - European sturgeon - Acipenser sturio (critically endangered)
FLO4646565 European sea sturgeon - European sturgeon - Acipenser sturio (critically endangered), and sterlet -sterlet or Siberian sturgeon - Acipenser ruthenus (vulnerable)

Beluga, European sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon and catfish - Beluga sturgeon, Huso huso, critically endangered
FLO4573318 Beluga, European sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon and catfish - Beluga sturgeon, Huso huso, critically endangered, European sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, critically endangered, sterlet

Production of caviar, salt-cured fish-eggs, in Russia, 19th century (chromo)
ELD4919886 Production of caviar, salt-cured fish-eggs, in Russia, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Production of caviar, salt-cured fish-eggs)

Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Asiatic Russia - Fishing Station below Astrakan, 1857. View by...Mr. William Spottiswoode, who has recently returned from a tour in this comparatively little known country...Between

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Ojibway Encampment near the Falls of the Rainy River, 1858. The Ojibways of the Lake of the Woods are the most warlike

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate VI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate VI, c. 1575/1580

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate II, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate II, c. 1575/1580

Filipp Vasilevich Ovsiannikov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing... between 1880 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
ilipp Vasilevich Ovsiannikov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), captive in aquarium. Adults are no longer able to swim upriver to spawn due to Gezhouba and Three Gorges dams

Shark, sturgeon, salmon, skate, and other fish. Color lithograph

Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia. 1867 (engraving)
6947884 Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia. 1867 (engraving) by Moynet, Jean Pierre (1819-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing the sturgeon on the Volga river, Russia)

American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), an introduced species native to the Mississippi River Basin, USA, swimming over lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) Parco del Ticino, Biosphere Reserve, Lombardia, Italy. Captive. Critically endangered species

Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797
Short S.38/SA.1 Sturgeon S.1 RK797, the first prototype of a new carrier-borne strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy

Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), albino, resting on lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Sturgeon and Swordfish. "Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte
JEB4830048 Sturgeon and Swordfish." Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho)
7182918 Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La peche a l esturgeon (engraving)
7197975 La peche a l esturgeon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche a l esturgeon)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Esturgeon; Sturgeon; Stor (engraving)
7195915 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Esturgeon; Sturgeon; Stor (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esturgeon; Sturgeon; Stor)

Sturgeon, sterlet, caviar, with a young woman holding buckets
LSE4088331 Sturgeon, sterlet, caviar, with a young woman holding buckets, in front of a Russian town - Liebig chromolithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Sturgeon fishing in the Volga River. (Storione) (Acipenser sturio)
XEE4183528 Sturgeon fishing in the Volga River. (Storione) (Acipenser sturio) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sturgeon fishing in the Volga River)

Caviar (chromolitho)
1094364 Caviar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caviar. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Sturgeon, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001421 Sturgeon, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

A Still Life of a Sturgeon and other Fish, Ducks and a Heron (oil on canvas)
781587 A Still Life of a Sturgeon and other Fish, Ducks and a Heron (oil on canvas) by Govertsz, Dirck (c.1580-1645/54); 99.9x178.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Fishing for sturgeon (chromolitho)
2788762 Fishing for sturgeon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for sturgeon. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Illustration of Fish c. 1923 (litho)
3090507 Illustration of Fish c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolphe Philippe Millot (1857 - 1921) was a French naturalist illustrator;

Sterlet sturgeon, Acipenser ruthenus 29, and underside 30. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Beluga sturgeon, Huso huso, and fishing methods with hook and line. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio 27, and underside 28. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Ray, shark, sturgeon, lamprey, etc
Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray, Raja torpedo ocellata 3, great white shark, Squalus carcharias, vulnerable 4, rat fish

European sea sturgeon (critically endangered)
European sea sturgeon, Acipenser sturio (critically endangered), and sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus (vulnerable). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

European or common sturgeon, Acipenser sturio. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Le Volga, Peche de l esturgeon (engraving)
2814440 Le Volga, Peche de l esturgeon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Volga, Peche de l esturgeon)

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Sturgeon, the majestic creatures of the deep, have captivated humans for centuries. From the European sea sturgeon to the wels catfish, these remarkable species have left an indelible mark on our history and culture. Imagine a Short Sturgeon TT2 soaring above an aircraft carrier, its sleek body gliding effortlessly through the air. This image epitomizes their grace and power, reminding us of their importance in both land and sky. In Hiawatha's tale of fishing for Nahma, we are transported to a world where sturgeons hold mythical significance. The colored engraving vividly portrays Hiawatha's pursuit of this prized fish, symbolizing his connection with nature and his quest for sustenance. The Shovelnose Sturgeon found in the Mississippi River Basin is a testament to their adaptability. Surviving in diverse environments showcases their resilience and ability to thrive amidst changing conditions, and are not only admired for their beauty but also valued for their culinary delights. The delicacy of caviar has become synonymous with luxury and indulgence. As connoisseurs savor each precious pearl-like egg from these magnificent creatures, they pay homage to centuries-old traditions rooted in opulence. European sea sturgeons often share habitats with other fascinating marine life such as skate. Their coexistence highlights intricate ecosystems that rely on balance and harmony between different species. An illustration capturing an European sturgeon from a side view reveals its unique anatomy - long snout adorned with sensory organs designed perfectly for navigation through waterways. It serves as a reminder of nature's ingenuity when crafting such extraordinary beings. Throughout history, poulterers and fishmongers have played vital roles in bringing these treasures from riverbeds to our tables. Their expertise ensures that we can relish every succulent bite while appreciating the efforts involved in sourcing these delectable treats responsibly. Submerged beneath tranquil waters, the Siberian Sturgeon exudes an aura of mystery.