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Butterfly Diorama

A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.
A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.

A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama

Category

2010s American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.
A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

base of a large diorama with natural specimens of multicolored butterflies, mounted in a rectangular

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870
Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A Diorama with natural Wunderkammer Specimens of butterflies. The Specimens are mounted in a

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Terracotta, Natural Fiber, Glass, Fruitwood

Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870
Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A diorama with natural Wunderkammer specimens of multicolored butterflies leaned over flowering

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Fruitwood

Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama
Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama

Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama

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H 32 in W 42 in D 2.5 in

Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama

Located in East Hampton, NY

Amazing and unique painted back diorama with moths. The handmade antique frame has carved wood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Taxidermy

Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy 1870
Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy 1870

Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers, Italy 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A diorama with natural Wunderkammer specimens of multicolored butterflies leaned over flowering

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Diorama with a Butterfly and Flowers, Italy, 1870
Diorama with a Butterfly and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Diorama with a Butterfly and Flowers, Italy, 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A Diorama with natural Wunderkammer specimens of a brown and yellow butterfly leaned over dry

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Splendid and Unique Wunderkammer Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers
Splendid and Unique Wunderkammer Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers

Splendid and Unique Wunderkammer Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers

Located in Milan, IT

A splendid and unique diorama with natural Wunderkammer specimens of butterflies leaned over

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood

Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama
Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama

Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama

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H 16 in W 12.25 in L 16 in

Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama

Located in Stamford, CT

Coral and butterfly diorama in a class case, circa 1980s. Please note of wear consistent with age

Category

Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

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"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

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$3,500

H 28 in W 11 in D 15 in

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Materials

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Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

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$1,180

H 20.25 in W 33.25 in D 8.25 in

Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Victorian-era taxidermy diorama depicts a male ring-necked pheasant with beautiful, chestnut-brown plumage and long white tail feathers. Perched atop a rock with an alert p...

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Materials

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Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

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Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects
Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects

Wings of Knowledge: A 19th-Century Study of Butterflies and Insects

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Study of Butterflies and Insects This finely executed entomological painting presents a carefully arranged study of butterflies and insects, rendered with scientific pr...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

This cabinet, model 522, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, stands among the most expressive examples of Swedish modern design. The rectilinear mahogany case is entirely clad ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"

$5,893

H 28.55 in W 21.07 in D 11.62 in

Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background. The terr...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in London, GB

A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...

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20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

Exquisite Wall-Mounted Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy: Feathers in Full Splendor
Exquisite Wall-Mounted Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy: Feathers in Full Splendor

Exquisite Wall-Mounted Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy: Feathers in Full Splendor

Located in New York, NY

Indian Blue Peacock taxidermy, showcasing this magnificent bird in all its glory, with its resplendent feathers artfully fanned to captivate onlookers. Elevate your décor with this i...

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20th Century American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers, Wood

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

$22,000

H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Opaline, Contemporary Butterfly Sculpture under 19th Century Glass Dome
Opaline, Contemporary Butterfly Sculpture under 19th Century Glass Dome

Opaline, Contemporary Butterfly Sculpture under 19th Century Glass Dome

Located in New York, NY

Opaline is a contemporary sculptural work by Hasharat, composed of preserved butterfly specimens arranged beneath an original 19th-century Napoleon III glass dome. Drawn from the Pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount
Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount

Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount

$15,000

H 52 in W 72 in D 42 in

Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

72" Boone and Crockett scoring Yukon moose. 52"vertical, protrudes 42". Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: last quart...

Category

Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque
Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque

Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque

Located in Firenze, IT

This delightful turn of the century (early 20th century) oil on canvas painting represents an Italian landscape with one of the most famous squares in the world: Piazza San Marco in ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Butterfly Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the butterfly diorama you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, wood and fruitwood, every butterfly diorama was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer butterfly diorama, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Butterfly Diorama?

Prices for a butterfly diorama can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.