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Plaster Butterflys

Butterfly
By Kelli Bedrossian
Located in Paris, FR
Plaster Unique piece Signed and stamped.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Butterfly
Butterfly
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Memento mori, skull with butterfly wings, Germany 1874.
Located in Milan, IT
A Memento Mori from Wunderkammer, depicting a skull, plaster cast covered with butterfly wings
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Antique 1870s German Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Dutch eartheware vase by the Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
the old plaster molds, the work was closely related to Rozenburg and South Holland. Klaas vet designed
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Early 20th Century Vases

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Earthenware

Dutch Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, N.V. earthenware vase, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
management of the Vet brothers, from Purmerend (fa. JB Vet and Co.). They started with the old plaster molds
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Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

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Earthenware

Dutch Arnhemsche Fayencefabriek, N.V. earthenware vase, 1910-1915
Located in Delft, NL
plaster molds, the work was closely related to Rozenburg and South Holland. Klaas vet designed vases and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
By Jean Bulio
Located in Paris, FR
, recognizable by her butterfly wingst. Her chest is bare and she is holding an arrow in her hand. Cupid, a
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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915
Located in Delft, NL
butterflies. In 1907 the brothers founded the Arnhemsche Fayence factory. The Arnhemsche Fayence Factory (1907
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Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Pottery

Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915
Located in Delft, NL
butterflies. In 1907 the brothers founded the Arnhemsche Fayence factory. The Arnhemsche Fayence Factory (1907
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Early 20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Pottery

18th Century, Pair of Italian Rococo Chinoiserie Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinets
Located in IT
relief thanks to the application of cast plaster. Inside the side frames are depicted characters dressed
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Corner Cupboards

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Plaster Butterflys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of plaster butterflys for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct plaster butterflys — often made from plaster, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 5 antique and vintage plaster butterflys for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Plaster butterflys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Modern plaster butterflys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made plaster butterflys over the years, but those made by Area ID, Atelier AL/SO and Kelli Bedrossian are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Plaster Butterflys?

Prices for plaster butterflys start at $1,100 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $4,725.