Bernard Turlin collection in Auction.

[wollastoni]

A large part of the collection of our late friend Bernard Turlin, who passed away in November 2024, will be auctioned off on Thursday, May 22. The majority of the items are his Parnassius, Polyura, and African and Asian Charaxes, including many rare and reference specimens. His extensive library will also be available for purchase at the auction.

The sale will be broadcast live at: https://www.interencheres.com/art-decor ... lin-648657
Photos of the entire sale will be available from Friday, April 18 at: http://www.cortotetassocies.fr

The auction is being organized by the CORTOT auction house in Dijon, France.
Phone: +33 (0)3 80 73 17 64
Address: 44 Rue de Gray, 21000 Dijon.
Email: vregille-cortot@dijonencheres.com
https://www.cortotetassocies.fr/contact/

[wollastoni]

The pictures of the offered specimens are now online : https://www.interencheres.com/art-decor ... lin-648657

Many top rarities.

[Trehopr1]

Was Mr. Turlin recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the Charaxes genus ?
Was he an authority on any other African genera ?
Is there anyone here that can tell us a little bit more about this fascinating researcher and his travels ?

[wollastoni]

A major authority in Charaxes, Polyura and Delias at least.
An obituary has been published in the French Lepidopterist Association review. I have translated it in the topic dedicated to Bernard's death : viewtopic.php?p=13250#p13250