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19th Century Carved Bug Bear Coconut Flask
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century carved bug bear coconut flask, having relief carved all over with portrait of a sailor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

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Coconut

Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears (1944) Original Production Drawing: Bugs Bunny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: ​Original Production Drawing IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field PRODUCTION: Bugs Bunny and the Three
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1940s More Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Dancing Animal Critters on a Top Hat, Bear, Frog, Owl, Crane Bird, Bee, Snail
By Alice and Martin Provensen
Located in Miami, FL
creatures. A flute playing bear is flanked by a pink owl, a cute blue bug and dancing bubbly frog with arm
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1980s American Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Vintage 18K Le Vian Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Lobster Brooch RETIRED
By Le Vian
Located in Winter Springs, FL
land, sea and air creatures by Le Vian. Peacocks to humming-birds, fish to frogs, bears to butterflies
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jephan de Villiers Sculpture
Located in Wallkill, NY
bark, these bugs, picked up during his walks in the forest, will become nomadic peoples, forests on the
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20th Century Belgian Modern Contemporary Art

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Wood

Jephan de Villiers Sculpture
Jephan de Villiers Sculpture
H 19.38 in W 24.75 in D 3.5 in
Jephan de Villiers Wood Body Sculpture
Located in Wallkill, NY
earth where they rot, get lost, and are transformed. These roots, these birch bark, these bugs, picked
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Contemporary Art

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Wood

Jephan de Villiers Wood Body Sculpture
Jephan de Villiers Wood Body Sculpture
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 1.75 in
Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
, particularly the June beetles or May bugs. 7. **Oryctes** - A genus that includes the rhinoceros beetles. 8
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
base originally designed by Frankl. This set bears the label of Tochiku, a renowned Japanese furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

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Rattan

New Years 1988, Keith Haring Pop Art Nude Color Silkscreen Print Invitation
By Keith Haring
Located in Surfside, FL
: Silkscreen on Paper Image Size: 11 x 8 inches This bears a printed signature. It is not hand signed as
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20th Century Contemporary Nude Prints

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Mixed Media, Screen

Tree with moth, caterpillar..., Plate 39, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
grows more than an ell tall and bears small yellow flowers.... On this plant I found large caterpillars
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Cocoa plant, caterpillar, ..., Plate 26, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
leaves are hard, stiff and grass-green. The trees grow as tall as an apple tree and bear simultaneously
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Thistle and Moths, plate no. 6, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
skins of Hungarian bears. As beautiful as they are when observed without the magnifying glass, they are
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Franklin D. Roosevelt 1936 Campaign Poster: "The Man with a Heart..."
Located in York County, PA
portrait sketch bears a 1933 copyright and the signature of the artist. Beneath this are the words “Vote
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Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper

"Still Life with Flowers and Fruit after Jan Evert Morel I" by Gordon Cheung
By Gordon Cheung
Located in Atlanta, GA
algorithm to bear witness to current history by forming visuals that he refers to as ‘digital sands of time
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2010s English Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

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Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this massive bras...
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Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
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Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
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Stokes & Ireland Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Stokes & Ireland Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional a...
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Webster & Company
Located in New York, NY
Webster sterling silver hip flask from the early 20th century, with an engraved design at the center, having a screw top, measuring 5 1/8'' in length by 4 3/8'' in width by 1 1/4'' i...
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Early 20th Century American Barware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
Webster Sterling Silver Hip Flask
H 1.25 in W 4.4 in D 5.1 in
Antique Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Early 20th century sterling silver flask. Made in Europe, most likely Spain, Circa 1920-1930's. Hallmarked with a star, Spanish silver hallmark. X-Ray Tested Confirmed ...
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Flask
Antique Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Flask
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H 5.52 in W 3.82 in D 0.99 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
"The Coffee Table Console Book" Purveyors, Curators, Restorers of fine authentic vintage stereo consoles from all around the world. Featuring fine furniture restorers and electronic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

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Paper

An exquisite vintage Persian/Iranian 84 silver and enamel box adorned with a cap
Located in Braintree, GB
An exquisite vintage Persian/Iranian 84 silver and enamel box adorned with a captivating enamelled depiction of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and floral decorations around the sides. ...
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Vintage 1960s Persian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Enamel

Jerome Polycarpe Vintage Haitian Painting on Canvas on a Jungle with Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large striking Haitian acrylic painting on canvas of a lush jungle scene with animals, trees and flowers, executed in a distinctive naive style, signed by noted artist Jerome Polycar...
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20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Book-Matched Rosewood by Rolf Hesland for Bruskbo
By Bruskbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in New York, NY
"This breathtaking Mid-Century Modernist Magazine Rack in Book-matched Rosewood is designed by the esteemed artist Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, originating from Norway, Circa 1960. Hesl...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

20th Century, 1913 Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Marples & Beasley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique ...
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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George V Silver Hip Flask
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Padgett & Braham Art Decco Silver Hip Flask. A beautiful gentleman's pocket silver spirit hip flask by Padgett & Braham Ltd, hallmarked London 1929. A rectangular form hip flask with...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Silver

George V Silver Hip Flask
George V Silver Hip Flask
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H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Mose Tolliver Rattlesnake Painting on Wood Panel - Circa 1980's
By Mose Tolliver
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This is a wonderful naive painting on wood panel by the self-taught black artist Mose Tolliver (1920-2000). It’s a great example of Mose’s unique folk-art style. It features the rat...
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Wood

Stunning Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Exceptional sterling silver flask with beautiful engraved vine and leaf design. Perfect antique gift to use or display. Period: Last quarter of 19th century Origin: US Size: 3" x 5"...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Barware

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Silver

Stunning Sterling Silver Flask
Stunning Sterling Silver Flask
H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Sculptural of Art Deco Nightstands, in Burl Walnut, by Gaetano Borsani Varedo
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sculptural pair of Art Deco nightstands in burl walnut, by Gaetano Borsani , Atelier di Varedo. Polished to wax. Measures cm: H 66, W 67, D 45. ABOUT GAETANO BORSANI Gaetano Borsan...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

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Burl, Walnut

Jacques Gourgue Haitian Painter Oil on Board, Surreal Still Life
By Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) surreal still life. Oil on board in excellent condition, original frame. Painting measures 30" H x 22" W. Measures: 36.5" H x 30.75" W, fram...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Other Paintings

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Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Located in Newark, England
The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century carved in relief with a central crest with
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

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Coconut

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
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H 4.92 in W 3.94 in D 3.74 in
Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Located in Newark, England
The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century beautifully carved in relief with intricate
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

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Coconut

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
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Grateful Dead 1970's VW Bug hood wall sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Grateful Dead 1970's VW Baja Bug hood Steal Your Face logo wall sculpture. Amazing black 1970's
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1970s Sculptures

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Oil

John Gordon Gallery Folk Outsider Art Found Metal Americana Bug
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique sculpture made of found iron parts welded together in the shape of a bug or beetle. It
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

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Iron

French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Pipe Rest, Open Shell w/Flowers & Bugs ca. 1900
By Susse Freres
Located in Petaluma, CA
with flowers along the border and 2 little bugs climbing to the top, all done in a gilt bronze finish
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Hermès Grey Lambskin Blazer
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
of this blazer makes it a perfect statement piece for this Fall, whilst the cosy teddy bear-like
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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

1836 Hand Written Memorandum of Epitaphs, Recipes, Potions & Comical Stories
Located in Lowestoft, GB
against Bed Bugs" cured salmon and "Pop" Also a naive depiction of a hangman, and a few short local
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

"Still Life with Flowers after Harmanus Uppink, 1789" by Gordon Cheung
By Gordon Cheung
Located in Atlanta, GA
algorithm to bear witness to current history by forming visuals that he refers to as ‘digital sands of time
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2010s English Contemporary Art

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" Still Life with Flowers after Balthasar van der Ast" by Gordon Cheung
By Gordon Cheung
Located in Atlanta, GA
algorithm to bear witness to current history by forming visuals that he refers to as ‘digital sands of time
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2010s English Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Where the Silence Speaks (chap-book)
By Bev Doolittle
Located in Austin, TX
collection are as follows: "Bugged Bear", "Christmas Day--Give or Take a Week", "Eagle's Flight", "Escape by
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Antique Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated Bronze Vase, Artist Signed
By Frederic J. Debon
Located in Petaluma, CA
well preserved on this vase. The detailing on the bug and the flowers show exceptional quality casting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

Jephan de Villiers Sculpture from the Edge of the World
Located in Wallkill, NY
transformed. These roots, these birch bark, these bugs, picked up during his walks in the forest, will become
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Contemporary Art

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Wood

Aesthetic Movement Sterling Baby Mug/ Can with Applied Bee, Biddle & Clark, 1869
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exceptional pieces during this period. This 'Bug Mug' or baby mug is a graceful representation of the
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Necklace of Chalcedony and Akoya Pearl Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
, no haze, no twirling tiny bugs. This necklace gives me that feeling, which is why I love it. The
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold

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Bug Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bug bear you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bug bear — often made from wood, paper and canvas — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage bug bear now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bug bear you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bug bear, those designed in modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bug bear over the years, but those crafted by Gordon Cheung are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bug Bear?

Prices for a bug bear start at $240 and top out at $14,995 with the average selling for $1,937.