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Elytra 'shells' of insect jewels from Thailand
Located in Leuven , BE
A new material made from the elytra (shells) of insect jewels from Thailand - Sternoceras
Category
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Set of Colorful Insect Compositions in Czech Mouth Blown Glass Globe
Located in Leuven , BE
Set of two globes with Fuchsia wing grasshoppers are arranged in a mouthblown globe. The wings are partly transparent, with a fuchsia and green touch. Because of the pattern on their...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in GB
natural history museum cased specimens
A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting
Category
20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Plastic
H 2.96 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
used in 3D printing or the way an entomologist might pin an insect specimen in their archive.
Batten
Category
2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Chinese Carved Soapstone Lychee Fruit Branch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Soapstone
Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
an additional advantage the wood is well preserved from weather, rot and insects with a non-toxic
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
an additional advantage the wood is well preserved from weather, rot and insects with a non-toxic
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Copal Amber from Colombia '303.6 grams'
Located in New York, NY
Here we have large transparent amber with many inclusions of fossilized insects. It's polished on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antiquarian Handcolored Aquatic & Insect Engravings, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
aids that elucidate the concepts and specimens discussed in the volume.
Overall, the prints of
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage School Teaching Display of Usefull Insects
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A classical vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating usefull insects (insects as
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Insects Microorganisms Handcolored Antique Engraving, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. The print contains depictions of various insects and microorganisms:
1. **Forficule crocipenne
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
1845 Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
19th-Century Insectarium: A Glimpse into Orthoptera and Varied Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
The first print depicts a collection of orthopteran insects, which includes grasshoppers and
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Passionflower and insects Nr. 21
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
invertebrates and insects. It includes eight specimens, each meticulously illustrated with a focus on anatomical
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Butterlies, Metamorphosis of Insects, Large Folio, L'Admiral, Hand Coloured
Located in Norwich, GB
flying insects. Scientifically they were a great advance over all that went before, including the
Category
Antique 1740s Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 10.32 in D 0.04 in
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Used as teaching material in German schools
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching material in German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the forest edge. Used as teaching material in German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter Sculp - Guayave spiders and insects Nr.18
By Maria Sibylla Merian, Georg Wilhelm Stoopendaal
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
les transformations des insectes de Surinam, The Hague, Pierre Gosse, 1726, and Over de Voortteeling
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter Sculp - Guayave spiders and insects Nr. 18
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Irish Marine Botany Specimens made for Thomas Barnett of the Niagara Falls Museum
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 0.75 in
Taxidermy Curio "Amber Containing an Inset Zanzibar 1887" Francis Amasa Walker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A victorian amber specimen, with a small inset captured within. Housed in it original cardboard and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr.41
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
les transformations des insectes de Surinam, The Hague, Pierre Gosse, 1726, and Over de Voortteeling
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Flowering Banana and Automeris Nr. 12
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Hibiscus flowers and swallowtail Nr.31
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
les transformations des insectes de Surinam, The Hague, Pierre Gosse, 1726, and Over de Voortteeling
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Bat apple and praying mantis Nr. 27
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate blossom and lantern bearer Nr.49
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Antique Print of a middle-sized Black Monkey
Located in Langweer, NL
, birds, insects, plants, &c..., by George Edwards, volume 3 (London, for the author, 1764). The plate is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Banana fruit and Caligo Nr. 23
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter Sculp - Bitter orange and mirror bearer Nr. 65
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Citron and longhorn beetle Nr. 28
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - D. Stoopendaal - Yellow mombin plum blue butterfly Nr.13
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - Mexican Poppy and Longhorn Beetle Nr. 24
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Hibiscus flowers and swallowtail Nr. 31
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Cotton leaf Jatropha and Hawkmoth Nr. 38
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
12 Brownfield Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Gold Fruit Dessert Plates
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
finest. Each plate is uniquely decorated with a gold overlay depicting different fruit specimens
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Peppers and Hawkmoths Nr. 55
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - Coral Tree and Silk Moth Nr. 11
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Ginger plant and castnis moths Nr. 36
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Other Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.72 in W 11.93 in D 0.04 in
Spiders And Brambles Pâte De Verre Glass Vase By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New Orleans, LA
inspiration from nature’s more humble specimens, especially from flowers and insects. The present vase, with
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Original Hand-Colored Bird Print of a Painted Snipe and Sunbittern Bird
Located in Langweer, NL
. Its slender, elongated body and distinctive long bill aid in foraging for insects amidst dense
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century Red and Blue Flower Wool Runner Karabagh Caucasian Rug, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
tradition of craftsmanship. Very often they are found in elongated measures such as our specimen which has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Armenian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 48.43 in L 219.3 in
Tacua Fukushimae, Hand Knot, Wool and Bamboo Silk, 200 Kpi, 1, Lanzavecchia +Wai
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, Lombardy
‘Mutazioni’ is a collection of two carpets displaying a top-down view of fictitious insects: One is
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Bamboo, Wool
19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
detail.
The different specimens are numbered and named at the bottom, likely corresponding to their
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Antique & Large Hand Painted Colorful Flowers, with Butterfly Tile Serving Tray
Located in Lisse, NL
of the largest, single tile serving trays and this is a similar, but smaller one. This fine specimen
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces
Materials
Paint, Porcelain, Wood
Free Shipping
H 2.7 in W 21 in D 13.5 in
Handcolored Print of a Ground Dove, African Green Pigeon and Crowned Pigeon
Located in Langweer, NL
foliage for seeds and small insects, exuding a quiet charm in its movements.
The African Green Pigeon
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
categorization of insect species. Given the detail and the quality of the illustrations, these plates were
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Original Hand-Colored Bird Print of an Oilbird and a Crested Swift
Located in Langweer, NL
species. These swifts are skilled aerialists, spending much of their time flying and catching insects on
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
George Edwards Set of Twelve Parrot Engravings with Chinoiserie Frames
By George Edwards
Located in Downingtown, PA
, fish & insects. It was heralded as the most important of all Bird Books, both from an artistic and an
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.19 in W 14.25 in D 0.75 in
1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative, displaying the beauty and diversity of insects in an era when such details were often unknown to
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Set of Six Duck Prints by Von Wright, 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
invertebrates and plants. Their diet consists mainly of mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic insects, and some aquatic
Category
Vintage 1920s Prints
Materials
Paper
Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Bird Print of a Female Jacamar by Barraband, c1805
Located in Langweer, NL
were based on mounted specimens and his illustration was considered the most accurate ones made during
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 21.19 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in
Fossilised Fish Mural
Located in Cambridge, GB
species, 100 different kinds of insects, and a large variety of plants.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of insect specimen available for sale. The range of distinct insect specimen — often made from glass, wood and organic material — can elevate any home. Insect specimen have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern insect specimen are consistently popular styles.
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Prices for insect specimen start at $290 and top out at $52,840 with the average selling for $1,500.
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