Antique Beetle

A 19th century Qing Dynasty cabinet in carved elm with traces of original beetle red lacquer from Gansu Province.

The detailed depiction includes the life stages of these beetles and their host plants, blending scientific accuracy with artistic beauty.

Above the plant appear two beetles in adult form, illustrating the transformation from larva to adult.

Likely produced in the late 19th or early 20th century, this educational natural history chart presents meticulously hand-colored depictions of species such as mantises, grasshoppers...

Provenance: Chris Beetles, London, 1999 to Dr. John Fryer, Exter, London & Chapel Hill.

The hummingbird rests upon a sculptural leaf form executed in warm, fire-gilt bronze, its surface subtly contoured and enriched with hand-finished vein detailing. A small applied bee...

The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carved from natural Turquoise.

Dark vellum trunk (second from top), 24 5/8" wide, 13 3/8" high, 16 3/8" deep. beetle red trunk: (third from top), 29" wide, 18.75" deep, 15.75" high.

To enhance the sense of naturalism, the artist has scattered small flying insects (beetles and butterflies) across the surface, a practice typical of Meissen.

Indulge in a rare set of three Art Deco Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Beetle Insect Dress Clip Brooches in Marbled Bakelite.

The plants that adorn his pieces are highly varied, and insects were a frequent theme, with many of his pieces containing butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles. Capturing his natural...

The third plate (Pl. LXXVII) includes beetles and related insects, with a prominent cockroach at its center surrounded by smaller beetle and bug species.

Caterpillars appear feeding on the foliage while nearby are shown larval stages and small flying insects. A red ladybird beetle (Coccinellidae) appears near the upper part of the com...

Sabicu – or ‘Horse-flesh Mahogany’ as it was known – was a hardwood imported from Cuba and The Bahamas in the nineteenth century celebrated for its durability, hardness and ability t...

Detailed Plate Analysis: Plate 1: • Fruits & Vegetables: Green quince or apple, cherries, walnuts, pea pod, lavender spike • Insects: purple-and-yellow butterfly, yellow butterfly...

Each painting features a central study of a large, exotic butterfly—likely depicted from specimens found in the Pearl River Delta—hovering amongst sprays of native flowering plants (...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare suite of Twelve original 1740-1760 dated hand water coloured prints after George Edwards 169...

The bowl itself is adorned with hand-painted naturalistic scenes, including birds, insects (butterflies, bees, beetles), and foliage. There is gold trim around the rim of both the ja...

The plain yellow gold limbs of the beetle each flank further horizontally collet set oval cabochon cut turquoises.

The original blued steel beetle and poker hands complementing the dial beautifully.

Crafted in frosted and patinated glass, each ring features the sculpted form of scarab beetles, a motif deeply rooted in Lalique’s fascination with nature, symbolism, and ancient dec...

The lid shows beautiful floral patterns and beetles.

Condition Report The chairs are not an exact pair, pre existing signs of furniture beetle marks from long ago - treated - treated. Padded seats provided.

These include clearly identifiable praying mantises, shown gripping leaves with raised forelegs, bees hovering near blossoms, dragonflies with outstretched wings, moths, grasshoppers...

Condition Report Upholstery in good condition Any pre existing signs of furniture beetle marks from long ago - treated Listing Description All of our goods are Antique/Vintage the...

At the center, the title text is framed by coiling serpents, while above and below a dense array of creatures fills the image: beetles, moths, butterflies, flies, worms, lizards, sna...

The watch has it's original blued steel Beetle and Poker hands, which have survived over the centuries.

Scarab Symbolism: In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle symbolized creation, transformation, and rebirth, linked to the daily journey of the sun.

Set of four original antique prints of various insects including the grain weevil, human flea, human louse, the great water scorpion, Surinam water scorpion, harlequin beetle and the...

Small insects — a butterfly, perhaps a beetle — may be seen resting on a petal or leaf, adding a touch of lifelike authenticity typical of van Huysum’s style.

VI) depicts a lively collection of insects and small invertebrates—among them butterflies, beetles, moths, bees, scorpions, corals, shells, and an octopus.

Very heavy and archaist vessel with lucky beetles around the sides.    

A Fine Quality Early 19th Century French Porcelain Miniature Ewer A splendid small French porcelain ewer, circa 1830 exquisitely hand painted with an assortment of flowers, a shell,...

The pinkish mottled lustre interior (a unique colorway) shows pseudo-Chinese characters and a scarab beetle. Dimensions: 2 5/8 in. Dm x 1 1/2 in. H Condition: Excellent.

The interior of the Satsuma Kogo is painted on both the inner lid and the base, the inner lid depicts a citron tree (also known as buddha’s hand) with a small lady beetle. The base i...

Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890.

Expertly hand-carved in faience, the scarab features a finely modeled beetle on the front, symbolizing rebirth, transformation, and protection.

The first print includes a variety of beetles, such as leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionidae), alongside larvae and pupae stages.

Artist: Eileen Alice Soper (English, 1905-1990) Title: "The New Pupil" *Signed by Soper in pencil lower right Year: 1925 Medium: Original Etching on unbranded white wove paper Limite...

Set throughout the brooch with sixteen round mixed old cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a total approximate weight of 0.20 carats, to a circular enameled bro...

The plants that adorn his pieces are highly varied, and insects were a frequent theme, with many of his pieces containing butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles. Capturing his natural...

Images such as the scarab beetle, sphinxes, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics became popular motifs in fashion.

The soft pine wood has at some time in the past been attacked by insects but there is no longer anyone home - there are no longer any beetles. The top hope is a little loose, as is t...

Using plastic nets and cages, they catch cicadas and beetles to observe them. Between 1830 and 1832, Hokusai composed an untitled series of ten large horizontal prints to distinguis...

Plate II.6 Dysphaea dimidiata Selys Rhinocypha cognata Selys Rhinocypha basilaris Selys Rhinocypha bisignata Selys 3. Plate IV Various beetles and flies including Tox...

Also visible are smaller beetles and nymph-like figures that may represent larval stages of aquatic insects. 3.

The earrings are each formed as a scarab beetle, adorned with gemstones, and accented by a fan of diamonds and pearls.

**Capricorn Beetle**: Likely referring to long-horned beetles, which belong to the family Cerambycidae. 9.

La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science (Nature revealing herself before Science) Nature unsheathes herself from a golden cloak to reveal her chest with a beetle resting on her rib...

These particular prints showcase an array of insects, such as moths, beetles, bees, and earwigs, as well as their life stages, including eggs, larvae, and pupae.

The rare art nuveau vases feature a very well made lively lizard on the frontside of the vases chasing a beetle cravling on the side of the vases The vases are in very good condition.

This stunning bronze tazza stands raised on a raised round platform pedestal base mounted in relied with three beetle-like insects set against a leaf patterned ground.

White enamel with finely etched gold beetles signifying good luck. Bead .75" head, 1.5" length.

The set features a wide array of insects, including moths, beetles, and wasps, alongside detailed illustrations of their developmental stages such as eggs, pupae, and larvae.

Each illustration was hand-colored by skilled artisans, resulting in vibrant and lifelike depictions of insects, from beetles and mantises to flies and their larvae. The engravings s...

Barbara Regina Dietzsch, 1706-1783 White Primrose, Japanese Quince, a Beetle, and a Butterfly, ca. 1730 Opaque watercolor painting inscribed on the reverse by a later hand 'B.

Only the cross for holding the bowl is a lot of damaged longhorn beetle, but due to the museum nature it was not replaced by new wood.

Each decorative foil has embellished with eight-armed brackets and tiny lozenge-shaped accents. Isolated rosettes, beetle-like blossoms, and geometric birds dot the beautifully oxidi...

", this early Art Deco vermeil lady bug beetle brooch features a red enameled face and mixed-cut bezel-set red and blue crystals accenting a colorless crystal pave back.

This piece is probably French or Canadian, dating to the 18th century, in very good overall condition, with paper lined drawers, minor surface losses, scratches and wear, refreshed f...