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Butterfly Engraving

19th c. Hand Colored Butterfly Engravings from England
19th c. Hand Colored Butterfly Engravings from England

19th c. Hand Colored Butterfly Engravings from England

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming and educational collection of four 19th-century English hand-colored butterfly engravings, beautifully presented in matching giltwood frames with soft neutral mats.

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Antique 19th Century English Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835
Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 This elegant set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian scientific publicat...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835
Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Cabinet-Size British Butterfly Engravings by Jardine & Lizars, 1835 This charming set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian natural histo...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835
Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835 This striking set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian publica...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835 This attractive pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, caterpillars, ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Set of Twenty Four 19th Century Coloured Butterfly Engravings
Set of Twenty Four 19th Century Coloured Butterfly Engravings

Set of Twenty Four 19th Century Coloured Butterfly Engravings

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A colourful and well detailed set of twenty-four late 19th Century English hand coloured prints of butterflies and moths. Depicting various adult specimens of caterpillars and pupae...

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Antique 19th Century English Prints

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Paint

Collection of Nine 18th Century Butterfly Engravings by Eleazer Albin
Collection of Nine 18th Century Butterfly Engravings by Eleazer Albin

Collection of Nine 18th Century Butterfly Engravings by Eleazer Albin

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Collection of nine 18th Century butterflies by Eleazer Albin. Each is dedicated to a prominent person in elaborate calligraphy, framed in complimentary frames.

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Antique 18th Century English Prints

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Paper

Long-Tailed Black-Headed Hummingbird and Butterfly Engraving by Seligmann, 1770
Long-Tailed Black-Headed Hummingbird and Butterfly Engraving by Seligmann, 1770

Long-Tailed Black-Headed Hummingbird and Butterfly Engraving by Seligmann, 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled "Avis mellivora macroura capite nigro" (Long-Tailed Hummingbird with Black Head) and "Le Colibri à tête noire et longue-queue," features a...

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout

Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This special edition Bottega Veneta bag has butterfly engravings and cutouts. Newer design with thick shoulder pad Condition: NEVER WORN DETAILS: Bottega Veneta Veneta Size: Small...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout
Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout

Bottega Veneta Hobo Bag Leather Beige Small 40cm Butterfly Cutout

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

This special edition Bottega Veneta bag has butterfly engravings and cutouts. Newer design with thick shoulder pad Condition: NEVER WORN DETAILS: Bottega Veneta Veneta Size: Small...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Antique Hand-Colored Satyrus Statilinus Butterfly Pair by Sepp & Brants, 1905
Antique Hand-Colored Satyrus Statilinus Butterfly Pair by Sepp & Brants, 1905

Antique Hand-Colored Satyrus Statilinus Butterfly Pair by Sepp & Brants, 1905

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: A. Brants after Sepp tradition, The Hague, circa 1905–1913 SEO keyword block antique butterfly engraving, sepp butterfly print, brant...

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars Engraving
Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars Engraving

Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars Engraving

By Albertus Seba 2

Located in New York, NY

Seba, Albertus. Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiossimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. Amsterdam, Wetsten, Smith, Jans...

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Mid-18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper

Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris

Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris

By Moses Harris

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Admirable Butterfly and the Small Magpie Moth, which is plate 6 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aure...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Engraving

19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker
19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker

19th C. British Racing Engraving “Butterfly” by Edward Hacker

Located in Louisville, KY

A finely executed mid-19th-century British sporting engraving titled, “Butterfly,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905) after the distinguished equestrian painter Harry Hall of Newm...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints

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Paint, Paper

Hand-Colored Copperplate Engravings of Birds and Butterflies, Framed
Hand-Colored Copperplate Engravings of Birds and Butterflies, Framed

Hand-Colored Copperplate Engravings of Birds and Butterflies, Framed

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in Munich, Bavaria

“Roses with Lizard and Butterflies” – blooming roses, vibrant butterflies, and a finely illustrated lizard.

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20th Century English Baroque Prints

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Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835 This elegant pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts butterflies, moths, caterpillars, and botanical ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835
Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835 This beautiful pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, sphinx moths, cater...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Butterfly and Caterpillar Engravings on Host Plants — Albin 1720
Antique Butterfly and Caterpillar Engravings on Host Plants — Albin 1720

Antique Butterfly and Caterpillar Engravings on Host Plants — Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Decorative Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Engravings, Eleazar Albin 1720 This elegant decorative set of three hand-colored engravings originates from the first edition of A...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Butterfly, Caterpillar & Chrysalis on Leaves – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving 1720
Butterfly, Caterpillar & Chrysalis on Leaves – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving 1720

Butterfly, Caterpillar & Chrysalis on Leaves – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Butterfly, Caterpillar & Chrysalis on Leaves – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural Histo...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Butterflies on Grasses with Caterpillar – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720
Butterflies on Grasses with Caterpillar – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Butterflies on Grasses with Caterpillar – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Butterflies on Grasses with Caterpillar – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural H...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving

Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This 1798 hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch...

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Antique 1790s German Prints

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Paper

Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Engraving
Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Engraving

Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a deta...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805
Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805

Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition of these two hand-colored copperplate engravings presents a visually rich study of moths, butterflies, and their life stages, as published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch...

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Antique Early 1800s German Prints

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Paper

Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775
Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775

Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775 Description: This exquisite hand-colored botanical print, marked Tab.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Butterfly Life Cycle on Oak & Wallflower – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720
Butterfly Life Cycle on Oak & Wallflower – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Butterfly Life Cycle on Oak & Wallflower – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Butterfly Life Cycle on Oak & Wallflower – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural ...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720
Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 Description This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A ...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

The Beauty of Transformation: Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Cycles
The Beauty of Transformation: Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Cycles

The Beauty of Transformation: Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Cycles

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "The Beauty of Transformation: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Stages" Description: This vibrant 19th-century engraving captures the fascin...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch
Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch

Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch’s Work Description: This enchanting hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly
Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly

Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly

By Albertus Seba 1

Located in Washington, DC

Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities. Prints come from published volumes in Amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. Condition is...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800
Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800

Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Here's a description of the image: 1. Butterflies: At the top, there are two butterflies labeled "Papilio," which is a genus of swallowtail butterflies.

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Antique Early 1800s British Prints

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Paper

Butterfly Life Cycle on Flowering Plant – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, ca.1720
Butterfly Life Cycle on Flowering Plant – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, ca.1720

Butterfly Life Cycle on Flowering Plant – Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, ca.1720

Located in Langweer, NL

1720 Albin Butterfly & Host Plant Plate – Dedicated to William Byrd of Virginia This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural Histor...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer
18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer

18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer

Located in Langweer, NL

This hand-colored engraving, titled *Insecta XXXIV*, is a late 18th-century natural history illustration showcasing butterflies and their life stages.

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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

The Butterfly King - Original Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852

The Butterfly King - Original Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852

By J. J. Grandville

Located in Roma, IT

The Butterfly King is an original lithograph by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditions b...

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1850s Modern More Art

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Paper, Engraving

Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805
Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805

Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Copper Butterflies, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

"Butterfly Species: Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Small Copper" This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving features a collection of exquisite butterf...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Chinese Butterfly Bowl /// Huge Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Bug Insect
Chinese Butterfly Bowl /// Huge Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Bug Insect

Chinese Butterfly Bowl /// Huge Contemporary Street Pop Art Painting Bug Insect

By Jack Graves III

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

In mint condition Shipping: This painting will be shipped canvas rolled with its stretcher bars to greatly reduce shipping cost and ensure its safety during transport Notes: In this...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Montre Molles et les Papillons
Montre Molles et les Papillons

Montre Molles et les Papillons

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Signed lower right Salvador Dalí, Montre Molles et les Papillons (Soft Watches and Butterflies), 1972, color engraving, lithography and hand coloring on heavy rag paper, edition 135...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Archival Paper, Engraving, Lithograph

Cocoa plant, caterpillar, ..., Plate 26, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

Cocoa plant, caterpillar, ..., Plate 26, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in Middletown, NY

Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, Plate No. 26; Cocoa plant, caterpillar, pupa, and butterflies. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on watermarke...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France
Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France

Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

In the glass are beautiful engravings of butterflies and flowers. Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, Daum has been at the forefront of crystal artistry for over a century.

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France
Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France

Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Violet Orange, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

In the glass are beautiful engravings of butterflies and flowers. Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, Daum has been at the forefront of crystal artistry for over a century.

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

At the centre is a faceted dome, which is surrounded by engraving in butterfly shapes. The brooch is adorned all over with beautiful engraving, made up of foliate and scrolling motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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19th Century Butterfly Engravings
19th Century Butterfly Engravings

19th Century Butterfly Engravings

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 1 in

19th Century Butterfly Engravings

Located in Washington, DC

Hand colored engravings of butterflies and moths. French, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Set of Six Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings
Set of Six Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings

Set of Six Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings

Located in San Francisco, CA

Six hand colored lepidopteron engravings: Papillions Exotiques
After Pieter Cramer and C.Stoll including plate numbers IC (?), CCV, CLXXXIII, and XXXIX, each within a maple ve...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper, Wood

Gold-Plated White Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet
Gold-Plated White Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

Gold-Plated White Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

By James Banks

Located in Novato, CA

Yellow Gold Plated Silver, White Enamel *Butterfly Engraving may be customized From the James Banks Code Collection

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Gold-Plated Black Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet
Gold-Plated Black Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

Gold-Plated Black Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

By James Banks

Located in Novato, CA

Gold-Plated Enamel Carousel Bracelet features a Rose Gold Plated Silver bracelet with Black Enamel and Butterfly engraving, along with a clasp closure that secures the bracelet onto ...

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Gold-Plated Brown Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet
Gold-Plated Brown Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

Gold-Plated Brown Enamel Butterfly Carousel Bracelet

By James Banks

Located in Novato, CA

Gold-Plated Enamel Carousel Bracelet features a Rose Gold-Plated Silver bracelet with Brown Enamel and Butterfly Engraving, along with a clasp closure that secures the bracelet onto ...

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Antique Copperplate Engravings of Insects and Butterflies, 1779
Pair of Antique Copperplate Engravings of Insects and Butterflies, 1779

Pair of Antique Copperplate Engravings of Insects and Butterflies, 1779

Located in Gloucestershire, UK

Two antique copperplate engravings by Benard Direxit in 1779 from Histoire Naturelle. The prints are in great condition considering their age and are on heavy paper. The prints are f...

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Antique 1770s French Prints

Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Decoupage Butterfly Study Lamps
Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Decoupage Butterfly Study Lamps

Liz Marsh Designs Pair of Decoupage Butterfly Study Lamps

By Liz Marsh

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of glass lamps features a selection of 18th century hand-colored engravings of beautiful butterflies, with hand-turned gilt wood base and cap, antique brass dimmer socket a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

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Brass

Liz Marsh Designs Decoupage Insect Study Petite Lamp
Liz Marsh Designs Decoupage Insect Study Petite Lamp

Liz Marsh Designs Decoupage Insect Study Petite Lamp

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H 18 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Liz Marsh Designs Decoupage Insect Study Petite Lamp

By Liz Marsh

Located in Houston, TX

This glass lamp features a selection of 18th century hand-colored engravings of beautiful butterflies in green hues against a soft white background, with hand-turned lightly distress...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

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Brass

Gold Open Circle Fur Earstuds by Bear Brooksbank
Gold Open Circle Fur Earstuds by Bear Brooksbank

Gold Open Circle Fur Earstuds by Bear Brooksbank

By Bear Brooksbank

Located in London, GB

18ct yellow gold hoop earstuds with fur texture engraving Post and butterfly fittings Open circle measures 9mm Made in London Classic and elegant, these earstuds compliment everyday...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Engraved Card Case 1875
Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Engraved Card Case 1875

Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Engraved Card Case 1875

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine circa 1875 sterling silver card case by Gorham, of Providence, RI, engraved and brightcut in a floral motif. Engraving includes a butterfly. Are the flowers...

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Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Tampa, FL

The shoulders of the ring contain a flower, butterfly and gorgeous engraving. Timeless! Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Conflict Free Weight: 1.20ct. apx.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1860s Hand Colored Butterfly Engraving
1860s Hand Colored Butterfly Engraving

1860s Hand Colored Butterfly Engraving

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H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in

1860s Hand Colored Butterfly Engraving

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s hand colored butterfly engraving.

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Antique 1860s Prints

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Paper

Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle
Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle

Collection of Fifteen Butterfly Engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb collection of fifteen butterfly engravings by Jacques Louis Engramelle.

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Antique 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Pair of Butterfly Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder, circa 1800
Pair of Butterfly Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder, circa 1800

Pair of Butterfly Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder, circa 1800

By Frederick Polydore Nodder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Two hand colored butterfly engravings published about 1800 by Frederick Polydore Nodder.

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Antique Early 1800s Other Prints

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Paper

Two 1800 Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder
Two 1800 Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder

Two 1800 Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder

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H 17.25 in W 21.25 in D 0.63 in

Two 1800 Engravings by Frederick Polydore Nodder

By Frederick Polydore Nodder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Two hand colored butterfly engravings published Feb. 1, 1800 & Sept. 1, 1800 by Frederick Polydore Nodder.

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Antique Early 1800s Other Prints

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Paper

Lepidoptera (Butterflies) /// Scottish Natural History Zoology Animal Engraving
Lepidoptera (Butterflies) /// Scottish Natural History Zoology Animal Engraving

Lepidoptera (Butterflies) /// Scottish Natural History Zoology Animal Engraving

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: William MacGillivray (Scottish, 1796-1852) Title: "Lepidoptera (Butterflies)" (Plate XII) Portfolio: The Edinburgh Journal of Natural History, and of The Physical Sciences Ye...

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1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

18th Century Colored Engravings of Moth and Butterflies
18th Century Colored Engravings of Moth and Butterflies

18th Century Colored Engravings of Moth and Butterflies

Located in East Hampton, NY

Hand colored engravings by Pierre Cramer, Amsterdam of butterflies and moths....all six beautifully framed and matted

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Paper

Mario Buccellati 1960s Colored Diamond and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Mario Buccellati 1960s Colored Diamond and Gold Butterfly Brooch

Mario Buccellati 1960s Colored Diamond and Gold Butterfly Brooch

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

The engraving on the butterfly presents Mario Buccellati's mastery, the "clear contrasts are created in the volumes by different types of engraving (segrinato and rigato) effect...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

A Set of Twelve Pieter Cramer Framed Prints of Butterflies.
A Set of Twelve Pieter Cramer Framed Prints of Butterflies.

A Set of Twelve Pieter Cramer Framed Prints of Butterflies.

Located in Downingtown, PA

The original hand-coloring is still rich and vibrant, sometimes with genuine silver. Each antique butterfly print measures approximately 9 inches wide by 11 inches tall Antique b...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Prints

1920's Art Deco 0.20 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Butterfly Engagem
1920's Art Deco 0.20 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Butterfly Engagem

1920's Art Deco 0.20 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Butterfly Engagem

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat - H color with SI1 clarity Set low in an octagonal head of a pierced mounting depicting a butterfly at galler...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Group of Six Insects.
Group of Six Insects.

Jacob L'AdmiralGroup of Six Insects., 1774

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H 18.39 in W 12.45 in D 1.38 in

Group of Six Insects.

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

Group of six copper engravings with fine original colour, showing the metamorphosis of butterflies, moths and other flying insects.

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1770s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

Group of Six Insects
Group of Six Insects

Jacob L'AdmiralGroup of Six Insects, 1774

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H 18.39 in W 12.41 in D 1.38 in

Group of Six Insects

By Jacob L'Admiral

Located in London, London

In total L’Admiral illustrated seventy metamorphoses on thirty-three etched plates. These engravings show the butterflies, their larvae and food plants.

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1770s Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving

Esper 18th century Butterfly engraving

Esper 18th century Butterfly engraving

By JC Bock

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A German copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring of butterflies.

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

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Engraving

Esper Antique 18th century Butterfly engraving

Esper Antique 18th century Butterfly engraving

By JC Bock

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A German copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring of butterflies.

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

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Engraving

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s)

Located in Langweer, NL

Published between 1824 and 1826, these hand-colored engravings were part of Donovan's acclaimed works documenting the beauty and diversity of butterflies, moths, and other insects. 1.

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Engraving of Butterflies and Moths

Engraving of Butterflies and Moths

By Albertus Seba

Located in New York, NY

Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiossimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. Amsterdam, Wetsten, Smith, Jansson-Waesberg, 17...

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Laid Paper

Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving
Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving

Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving

By Moses Harris

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a rare, original first edition hand-colored engraving of Peacock Butterflies and Water Betony Moths depicted in their natural botanical environment, which is plate 8 from Mos...

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Mid-18th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Exquisite Butterflies and Moths: Vibrant Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
Exquisite Butterflies and Moths: Vibrant Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving

Exquisite Butterflies and Moths: Vibrant Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: A Symphony of Butterflies and Moths: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

BUTTERFLIES OF ANTI-MATTER
BUTTERFLIES OF ANTI-MATTER

BUTTERFLIES OF ANTI-MATTER

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Aventura, FL

From Conquest of Cosmos. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Sheet size: 38.5 x 27.5 inches. Image size: 29.5 x 21.5 inches. Authenticated by Frank Hunter on verso. Edition of 19...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Engraving, Lithograph

Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket, Pendant
Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket, Pendant

Antique Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket, Pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

A large sized oval locket with aesthetic style engraving of a butterfly and foliage. It has a large integral bale, perfect for adding to a long antique chain or a choker style neckl...

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, Dated 1802
Original Antique Print of Butterflies, Dated 1802

Original Antique Print of Butterflies, Dated 1802

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of butterflies Copper-plate engraving by Milton Published by Longman & Rees, London Dated 1802 Unframed.

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Prints

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Paper

Butterfly Engravings
Butterfly Engravings

Butterfly Engravings

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H 27 in W 23 in

Butterfly Engravings

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand colored, very nicely framed.

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

4 18thC  Engravings of Moths & Butterflies
4 18thC  Engravings of Moths & Butterflies

4 18thC Engravings of Moths & Butterflies

Located in Essex, MA

4 framed and matted hand-colored engravings of moths and butterflies taken from Benjamin Wilkes "One hundred and Twenty copper-plates of English Moths & Butterflies".

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Prints

19th Century Engraving of Two Butterfly Species in Custom Frame
19th Century Engraving of Two Butterfly Species in Custom Frame

19th Century Engraving of Two Butterfly Species in Custom Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century engraving of two butterfly species in custom frame.

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Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Black Thick Frame Sunglasses
Black Thick Frame Sunglasses

Black Thick Frame Sunglasses

By Celine

Located in London, GB

Celine Black Thick Frame Sunglasses - Oversized design - Butterfly top - Gold-toned logo engraving on arms - Tinted lenses Materials: Acetate Made in Italy 9.5/10...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Card Case 1875
Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Card Case 1875

Aesthetic Gorham Sterling Silver Card Case 1875

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine circa 1875 sterling silver card case by Gorham, of Providence, RI, engraved and brightcut in a floral motif. Engraving includes a butterfly. Are the flowers...

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Antique 19th Century American Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

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Butterfly Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate butterfly engraving for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for a butterfly engraving from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a butterfly engraving to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige and more. Finding an appealing butterfly engraving — no matter the origin — is easy, but JC Bock, Moses Harris, Salvador Dalí and [SEBA, Albertus]. each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, paper and laid paper.

How Much is a Butterfly Engraving?

A butterfly engraving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $700, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.