Framed Insects
Framed Drawing of an Insect from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. This watercolor study of one of these pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings
Materials
Paper
$10,000
H 27.75 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
Set of 8 19th Century Botanical & Insect Engravings by John Curtis (Framed)
Located in Seaford, GB
Botanical Engravings
🖋 Provenance Story – 19th Century Botanical Engravings with Insects, after John
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
$2,255 / set
H 25.99 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in
Early XXth Century French Engraving of Insects
Located in Barcelona, ES
this early XXth century French engraving showcasing intricate depictions of insects. Framed in an
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
WALTER SPIES Insect Studies WATERCOLORS – Set of 4
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of 4 Signed Walter Spies Watercolor Insect Studies – Framed & Custom Matted
An exceptional and
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Engravings of Beetles & Insects from Diderot’s Encyclopédie 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
and well-detailed. Offered as two separate folio sheets, unframed.
Framing tips: These insect
Category
Antique 1770s French Prints
Materials
Paper
$343 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 0.01 in
Antique Chinese School Ink, Watercolor and Gouache on Paper - Framed Under Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
(frame)
Condition:
Fair, scattered insect damage to sheet, with small losses to image, not examined out
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
$730
H 53.25 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in
Sloth Engraving Circa 1758
Located in Dallas, TX
eglomise and guided wood frame with fruits, leaves and insects.
Category
Antique 1750s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Monkey Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
newer eglomise and guided wood frame with fruits, leaves and insects.
Category
Antique 1750s English Prints
Materials
Paper
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Insect Study
Located in New York, NY
Insect study. Oval frame.
Category
Early 2000s French Decorative Art
Insect Study
Located in New York, NY
Insect study. Oval frame.
Category
Early 2000s French Decorative Art
Framed insect teaching chart
Located in Houston, TX
matted and framed under glass. Newly framed. Companion to other listed print. We have numerous
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Prints
Vintage entomological frame insects from Malaysia
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Entomological glass frame with two Heteropteryx dilatata or Malaysian Monsters dating from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Shadow Boxes
Materials
Glass
Framed Indonesian Insects
Located in New York, NY
A very colorfull display of assorted insects from Indonesia in a boxed custom frame.
A pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Posters
framed Belgian insect print
Located in Houston, TX
Framed Belgian insect print. There is a companion one available. They are priced separately. We
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Prints
Antique Stumpwork Embroidery of Faith, Hope & Charity
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
trees, insects. Re-framed in an old, gilded, gesso frame with old rippled glass and spacers for air gap
Category
Antique 1660s English Other Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Teak Dutch design coffee table by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
'insect legs' frame and teak veneered table top. Below the table top there is a webbing of rattan for, for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Early Original Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll, circa 1946
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
frame resembles the insect; the “Tulip” chair (1958), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Framed Victorian butterfly and insect taxidermy plaque, numerous exotic examples mounted under an
Category
Antique 1890s American High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hasharat's Defying Gravity: Flight Meets Geometry
Located in New York, NY
attention, surrounded by delicately framed pink-hued butterfly-like insects with translucent wings. Tiny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Paper
Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal
By Rispal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Iconic and original floor lamp with a dark strained wooden frame, and insect like tri-pod legs, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar
Located in Lomita, CA
with flowers and tiny insects, framed within a border of fruits and flowers..
The color palette of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kraak Chinese Porcelain Dish or Deep Plate Blue and White, Ming Wanli circa 1600
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
this plate. The central field has a bird with asters and insects, all framed in an octagonal panel
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. In this case, he wryly chose a naturalist box by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 19.75 in W 15.5 in D 3.75 in
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. In this case, he wryly chose a naturalist box by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 19.75 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
either insects or fantastical, almost alien creatures. In this case, he wryly chose a naturalist box by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 19.75 in W 15.5 in D 3.25 in
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
outdoors, these typically take nature as their subject, and are often representations of either insects or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 19.75 in W 15 in D 3.25 in
Insect 009, Framed Assemblage Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
, these typically take nature as their subject, and are often representations of either insects or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 19.76 in W 15 in D 3.25 in
French Framed Insect Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French black framed insect drawing with red stamp.
Category
Late 20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful mounted rare Bbutterflies insects and shells.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
French Framed Insect Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French black framed insect drawing with red stamp.
Category
Late 20th Century French Drawings
Materials
Paper
Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a beautiful specimen and has fabulous winged exhibition.
Category
20th Century Thai Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Exceptional Walking Stick Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
Fabulous winged exhibition and would make a great collection in any vignette.
Category
20th Century Peruvian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Framed Insects For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of framed insects is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique framed insects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and paper. Framed insects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Framed insects bearing Victorian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Framed Insects?
Framed insects can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $625, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $1,800.
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