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Couture HandPaintedWood CherryFruit RedGreenCharms SilverChain Link Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
metal insects for her Fall 1938 "Pagan" collection, along with an evening dress whose neckline is
Category
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
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W 1.5 in Dm 7 in L 21 in
ANT. Animal/Insect Sculpture. 2kg of bronze metal. Modern Art
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
Brand New Sculpture. It weighs 2 kg and it is handmade out of solid bronze metal. The perfect gift
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Victorian era brooch pin is a stunning piece of early 1900s antique insect jewelry. The
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Happy Bee Pendant - 14k Insect
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Theme: Happy Bee, Insect
Features: Etched Detailing
Measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Insects & Turtle Sautoir Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
links approx. 1.3 cm (0.51 inch) / max. width of the animals/insects appprox. 2.3 cm (0.91 inch
Category
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
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L 46.46 in
Vintage Winslow Health Hygiene Series Medical Scientific Insect Wall Chart Print
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, Winslow Health and Hygiene scientific insect series medical wall print, chart. "Edited by
Category
20th Century American Gothic Prints
Materials
Metal
H 10.25 in W 52 in D 0.75 in
Antique Print of Passerine Birds and Insects, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting various passerine birds and insects. This print originates from volume 8 of
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
SWAROVSKI Crystal Bumble Bee Insect Bug Brooch Pin Never Worn 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Petite Swarovski Crystal Bee. Earlier piece Hallmarked S.A.L. This measures approx. 31.27 mm or 1.23 in. wide x 25.21 mm or .99 in. Top to bottom. This is out of a massive collectio...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
A Week's Worth, Botanical, Insect Painting, Green Luna Moth, Dark Leaves, Cobalt
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
This botanical, insect painting in oil on aluminum depicts a bright green luna moth against a dark
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Metal
Certified Copal Resin Amber Pendant Necklace with Insect, Statement Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
big pieces form this pendant. It is set in white metal. The bottom large piece contains an insect. It
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber
19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
insect whose body is a sapphire in closed setting and a natural baroque pearl. The wings are entirely set
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Diam...
Yellow Valley Live Edge Burl Wood and Amber Insects Contemporary Dining Table
Located in København N, DK
little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects in general. For a sample, he sent me a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 40 in D 80 in
Sterling Silver Onyx Grasshopper Large Brooch - 925 & Brass Insect Pin Mexico
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver & Brass
Stone Information
Natural Onyx
Color: Black
Style: Large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Brass
Victorian Moonstone Amethyst Sapphire Insect Pendant in 15ct Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Victorian pendant from the late 19th Century featuring a colourful insect claw
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold
H 1.54 in W 0.79 in D 0.24 in
Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning Antique late Victorian brooch featuring a large, winged insect decorated with sparkling
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Gold
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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 2.45 in
Camellias and Bumblebee - contemporary colourful flower insect gold oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
Working in oils in a traditional representative style and also incorporating precious metal leaf
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Clive MeredithCamellias and Bumblebee - contemporary colourful flower insect gold oil painting, 2021
H 14.18 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
0.26ctw Diamond Butterfly Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bug Jewelry Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - F - H
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.8 Grams
Stamps: 14k
Closure: Bar Pin, Spinner Clasp
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.77 in W 1.3 in
0.25ctw Diamond Dragonfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Statement Pin Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
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Clarity - SI2 - I1
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 5.4 Grams
Stamps: 18k
Closure: Bar Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.51 in
Vintage 1.55ctw Gemstone Flying Insect Brooch 10k Gold Silver Diamond Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut
Color - White
- Natural Rubies -
Size - 2 mm each
Cut - Round Cabochon
Color - Red
Metal: 10k
Category
2010s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Dragonfly - Signed limited edition nature print, still life colour photo, insect
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
original Platinum Palladium technique is more advanced by adding another precious metal that only a handful
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pig...
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H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 0.08 in
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamonds
Carat(s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto Scho
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1 in W 0.75 in L 18.5 in
Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Asch Grossbardt
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Wings Vintage 18k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
).
Size & Measurements: The brooch measures 1 inch diameter.
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Fly Insect Bug Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin Silver 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE INSECT FLY BUG MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
2.13 Carat Total Pave Diamond and Ruby Insect Bee Brooch 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed insect brooch filled with glittering diamonds and a single natural ruby. Unique
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bumble Bee Ring 14k Gold Two Tone Estate Fine Insect Jewelry Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
mount measures 17mm diameter (0.66 inches), rising 4mm from the finger.
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ant Insect Necklace Gold Platinum Ruby Red Zircon Diamond South Sea Pearl Agate
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Platinum with a total, metal weight of 125 Grams.
The entire Necklace measures 21" in length. This
Category
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, A...
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Gilt Metal Cocktail or Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
form with an abstract insect and flower base with a faux bamboo frame. The reverse beveled glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Custom live edge, single slab maple table with bowtie inlay, metal base
Located in Seattle, WA
to storm, disease or insect damage. Trees grow tall in the Pacific Northwest, and this specific slab
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
"Crystal Cloud" Wall Piece, Painted Metal, Silver, Chrome, White, Sparkly Black
Located in Wellesley, MA
with a number of natural and artificial patterns: gears, piping, circuitry, and metal grilles, but also
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Garden of Earthly Delights, Pop & Fantastical Symbolism, Oil Painting on Metal
By THEDIRTYFABULOUS
Located in Dallas, TX
Title: Garden of Earthly Delights
Artist: TheDirtyFabulous
Media: Oil on metal with polyurethane
Category
2010s Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Metal
Great Niçoise Compression of Different Metals Fixed on Wood Panel Wall Sculpture
By César Baldaccini
Located in Paris, FR
1970
Compression of different metals, fixed on panel
Signed, dated and situated in black felt
Category
1970s Post-War Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 14.18 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in
Colorful Painted Sheet Metal Game Wheel ca 1890-1910
Located in York County, PA
COLORFUL PAINTED SHEET METAL GAME WHEEL ON A SHAPED WOODEN FRAME WITH A NICKLE-PLATED SPINNER
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Beautiful, Late 19th Century Large Bronze and Multi-Metal Dish
Located in London, GB
and onlaid precious metal decoration.
The main body of the dish with a rich red patination and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
21. Fingerstones, fossil blemnites, Axes of nephrite, flint & metal, Fossilized
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collected, cultivated, and
Category
18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Pigment
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
made contemporary black metal stand. The tansu chest was part of a larger cabinet which was lost at
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Box, Signed To Base, Meiji Period
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
century.
The cover embossed with gilt, silvered and coppered decoration of insects amongst foliage
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Delft, Cashmere Tea Pot, 1700 - 1710 LVE Mark The Metal Pot Pottery
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Cashmere tea pot. Delft, circa 1700 - 1710
The Metal Pot pottery. Mark: LVE, period of Lambertus
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Silver, Copper
H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Epicurienne
Located in PARIS, FR
sculptures. He was able to combine modernist design, insect physiognomy, and human sexuality, to produce
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
La Funambule
Located in PARIS, FR
sculptures. He was able to combine modernist design, insect physiognomy, and human sexuality, to produce
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Marathonienne
Located in PARIS, FR
sculptures. He was able to combine modernist design, insect physiognomy, and human sexuality, to produce
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
A beautiful gilt and clear paste 'grasshopper' brooch, Nettie Rosenstein, 1960s.
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
American fashion designer , Nettie Rosenstein. Of outstanding quality, this brooch depicts this insect
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 0.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
21st Century Effimera Chair in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
", in fact, is the species of insect that gives the name to the chair and its shapes are found in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
By Albert Weiss
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
clarity.
Many of his magnificent designs depict insects and butterflies which are highly sought after by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Deakin & Francis Moving Ladybird Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
insects feature beautiful, inlay-ed, deep red, leather wings and carefully hand-painted black spots and
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Base Metal
Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
back showing much more drastic weathering and insect damage, with the torso nearly hollowed out.
The
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 10 in D 12 in
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
alloy plates with insects. In the style of Domnique - Paris.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Deep ruby paste 'cruxiform' brooch and earrings, Warner, USA, 1950s
By Warner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
black lacquered metal with teardop and round pastes, in a very three dimensional design, this is a very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Base Metal
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W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Surreal sculpture: 'Spike'
By Robert Lach
Located in New York, NY
I construct sculptures based on the architecture of bird, animal, and insect homes. Viscerally
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1930s Pair of Art déco Rosewood Armchair
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
alloy plates with insects. Work in the style of Dominique from Paris.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 1 in L 2.5 in
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
skin shows natural imperfections, such as creases, insect bitemarks, perhaps scars, forming a natural
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Taxonomy" Hanging Aluminum Mobile, Black & White, 9' Tall, Dimensions Variable
Located in Wellesley, MA
, and metal grilles, but also snowflakes, molds, crystals, string, mushrooms, shells, corals and sponges
Category
2010s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Hand-Blown Glass Ant, Recycled Steel and Dark Brown Crystal Parts
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
combines the hardness and resistance of metal with the fragility and transparency of glass, resulting in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Hand-Blown Glass Bee, Recycled Steel and Crystal Parts
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
hardness and resistance of metal with the fragility and transparency of glass, resulting in a visually and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 3.94 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Hand-Blown Glass Ant Gold Plated Recycled Industrial Iron and Red Crystal Parts
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
piece that combines the hardness and resistance of metal with the fragility and transparency of glass
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Joseff of Hollywood Celtic Crystal Brooch
By Joseff Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood, and was known for his Russian gold plated jewelry used in films starting in the 1930's.
Insects
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Metal Insects For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of metal insects available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique metal insects was constructed with extraordinary care, often using alpaca, ceramic and fabric. There are 4 antique and vintage metal insects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Metal insects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco metal insects are consistently popular styles. Metal insects have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Estudio Guerrero and Denoyer-Geppert are consistently popular.
How Much are Metal Insects?
Prices for metal insects start at $450 and top out at $6,177 with the average selling for $1,018.
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