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Butterfly 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
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2010s American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

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
Located in Milan, IT
A Diorama with natural Wunderkammer Specimens of butterflies. The Specimens are mounted in a
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Antique 1870s Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Terracotta, Natural Fiber, Glass, Fruitwood

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
Located in East Hampton, NY
Amazing and unique painted back diorama with moths. The handmade antique frame has carved wood
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Mid-20th Century American Taxidermy

Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama
Butterfly Taxidermy Diorama
H 32 in W 42 in D 2.5 in
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
Located in Milan, IT
A Diorama with natural Wunderkammer specimens of a brown and yellow butterfly leaned over dry
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Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

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
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Antique 1880s Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood

Wunderkammer Natural Diorama with Butterflies and Flowers. Italy, circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Diorama with natural Wunderkammer Specimens of butterflies, yellow and green color, leaned over
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Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

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

Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama
Coral and Butterfly Display Diorama
H 16 in W 12.25 in L 16 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
$17,285 Sale Price
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H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...
Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Feathers

"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
$3,500
H 28 in W 11 in D 15 in
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more upright and plump than in the...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Category

20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat. Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers, Animal Skin

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
$1,306
H 21.86 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
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

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of slate animal grave markers, these appear to of all been from the same family/estate/property. Likely all working animals and much loved. All initialed and dated to...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama
Located in New York, NY
"Abracadabra!" Taxidermy Magician Rabbit showcased within an exquisite custom-designed stage diorama. This enchanting piece combines the mystique of taxidermy with the whimsical wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Wood

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...
Category

Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Porcupine Taxidermy Mount Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introduce intrigue and conversation to your space with this antique Porcupine Taxidermy Mount. Despite its fragility and charming signs of age, this life-size full porcupine is a cap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Porcupine Taxidermy Mount Antique
Porcupine Taxidermy Mount Antique
$3,472
H 21.66 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Antique 16th Century German (Augsburg) parcel-gilt Silver-Gold Chalice/Goblet
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely exquisite rare Cooper-gilt ,silver-gold and three Sterling Silver angels Chalice originated from Augsburg (Germany ) in the 1500. The Goblet is 21cm high, diame...
Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

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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.

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