Loulou de la Falaise glass paste insect brooch
By Loulou de la Falaise
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOULOU DE LA FALAISE - (Made in France) Blackened metal insect brooch with colorful glass paste. Work from the Gripoix atelier.
Category
Metal Insects
German Oval Ceramic and Metal Serving Tray with Flowers and insects, 1920
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Milan, IT
German Oval Ceramic and Metal Serving Tray with Flowers and Insects, 1920
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Insect 49, Found Object Insect Sculpture, US, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Couture HandPainted Wood Fruit Cherries Charms Curb Chain Silver Necklace 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Visit TheMet online archive to view Schiaparelli's most well-known couture necklace from the Pagan collection, which is structured from transparent plastic supporting metal insects. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Unsigned Green and Teal Rhinestone Insect Brooch in Silver-Tone Metal, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
Period: 1960s Materials: Silver-tone metal, glass rhinestones Colors: Emerald green, peridot green, teal, AB crystal Closure: Locking pin clasp Style: Figural insect / bug brooch Con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Antique 3 Chinese Bamboo Insect Cricket Cages "Curved Form" and 2 Metal Crickets
Located in Norton, MA
In addition to the Gourd Cage, there is a live-modelled Cricket made of metal and mixed materials. It can be placed into the cage.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Antique 1880 Insect Fly Clip Silver Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The silver wings are decorated with engraving. The insects body is set with an oval facetted stone. The insect is fitted with a clip on mechanism with a metal spring.
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Base Metal
Vintage 20thC French Illuminating Coffee Table By Henri Fernandez c.1970
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The table is centred around a dramatic gilt-metal insect form, rendered with expressive detail and an almost brutalist sensibility.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, 2008
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Sculpture Duo Human Insect Hybrid Pair Contemporary Collectible Set
By Óscar Aldonza Torres
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Contemporary ceramic sculpture duo featuring two human–insect hybrid figures conceived as a paired sculptural composition. This work presents a duo of sculptures from the Bichos ser...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Porcelain & Brass Insect Figurine Luxury Nature
By Lladro, José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Meet one of nature's most extraordinary creatures, reimagined in fine porcelain. The Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle figurine is part of the exclusive Awesome Insects Collection — a series ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Victorian Butterfly Insect Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant with a fabulous Butterfly Insect motif on the front. The butterfly insect has garnet set wings with a past...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Insect Sculpture, United States, c. 2007
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR, clip-on earring, insect/ladybug, dark enamel, rhinestones, 1980s
By Optyl for Christian Dior
Located in Stuttgart, DE
These ear clips are stylistically very typical of the late 1970s Dior Boutique line, likely dating from around 1977- 1981. The highly decorative insect/ladybug-like motif was very p...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Sculpture of Insect, United States, 20th Century
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Thierry Despont, Found Object Sculpture of Insect, United States, 20th Century
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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 C.E.A Winslow Dr. P.H. Copy Right 1929. For explanation see manual. Published by De...
Category
20th Century American Gothic Prints
Materials
Metal
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
Crystal, Gilt Metal
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Butterfly Necklace Natural Diamond Insect Necklace.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Butterfly Necklace Natural Diamond Insect Necklace. Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight 0.79 cts Approx Metal Sterling Silver M...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Valley Live Edge Burl Wood and Amber Insects Contemporary Dining Table
Located in København N, DK
It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects in general. For...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Couture Surreal Schiaparelli Artist Vertes Harlequin Duck Brooch c1939
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Since Sotheby's sold a Schiaparelli-commissioned metal-insect-adorned rhodoid choker by lesser known Jean Clement from her Fall 1938 "Pagan" collection for 85,000 euro in 2018, while...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Scarab Coffee Table by François Melin, France, circa 1970
By Francois Melin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb coffee table composed of a metal sculpture and a glass top. The metal sculpture represents a stag beetle / scarab in wrought iron, patinated brass and other various metals.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
As this is a very old piece, there are scratches, wear, age-related changes to the leather and wood, traces of insect damage, and rust on the studs and metal fittings.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Grasshopper handcrafted in white porcelain and metal details, from the Awesome Insects collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Deer Antler Pave Diamond Earring 14k Gold & 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Main Stone Color: Silver Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Silver Wt: 14.13 Grams Approx Main Stone Sh...
Category
2010s Indian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
The Pitcher Chandelier - Special Limited Edition
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Pitcher Chandelier - This Special Limited Edition consists of vibrant hand-blown glass pitchers with details using using bitwork and flameworking. Involves intricate metal ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
The Naga - Wall Sconce Limited Edition
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Naga Wall Sconce Pair - This Limited Edition is a Snake Lily reimagined using hand-blown glass using hot glass sculpting and Red Vireyas using flameworking. Involves intric...
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
The Pitcher Chandelier - Monotone Limited Edition
By Arjun Rathi Design
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Pitcher Chandelier - This Monotone Limited Edition consists of vibrant hand-blown glass pitchers with details using bitwork and flameworking. Involves intricate metal caste...
Category
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Diamond Cluster Snowflake Ring Tsavorite
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: IGITL, IGI Main Stone Color: Green Diamond Weight: 0.016 cts Approx Handmade: Yes Metal: ...
Category
2010s Indian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Minimalist Floral Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Yellow Gold, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight0.43 Cts Approx Meta...
Category
2010s Indian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Chevron V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable, Adjustable, Nickel-Free Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.14 cts Appr...
Category
2010s Indian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Octagon Diamond Gold Slid 14k Minimalist Geometric Design Bolt Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.26 cts Approx Han...
Category
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Natural Multi-Gem Onyx Red Coral Butterfly 14K Gold Silver Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage (Victorian/Art Nouveau Revival) Design: Figurative Butterfly / Insect (Animalier) Metal: 14k Yellow Gold and 800 Silver...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage Ruby Diamond & Grey Pearl Butterfly 18K Yellow Gold Statement Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 20th Century / Late Victorian-Art Nouveau Revival Style Design: Figurative Butterfly / Insect (Animalier) Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.20 gr...
Category
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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A Collection of French Cast Metal Insects.
Located in New York, NY
An Amusing Collection of French Cast Metal Insects, Most of Which are Ashtrays. Late 19th and Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Arozarena De La FuenteANT. Animal/Insect Sculpture. 2kg of bronze metal. Modern Art, 2019
H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
ANT. Animal/Insect Sculpture. 2kg of bronze metal. Modern Art
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
These insects simbolize many things, specially teamwork.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Johan Nieuwborg Insect Sculpture
H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Johan Nieuwborg Insect Sculpture
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Johan Nieuwborg is a Belgien (Diest) born artist. He creates by using recycled materials, shells, stones, glass, buttons, wire, copper, paper and more. The most disparate matierals r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Augosto Dionisi Fabbro Steel Industrial Hall Chairs
H 61 in W 23 in D 18 in
Pair of Augosto Dionisi Fabbro Steel Industrial Hall Chairs
By Augosto Dinoisi Fabbro
Located in Sausalito, CA
Held together by welding thin sheets of metal together making hollow inside. A great industrial metal aesthetic with small insect details under each chair, circa 1990.
Category
1990s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gucci Black Leather Sylvie Bag
H 8.67 in
Gucci Black Leather Sylvie Bag
By Gucci
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Made of black leather covered with metal insects and enriched by the classic web band on the front.
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1940's Insect Jewellery Set insect rhinestone clip on earrings brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
The clip on earrings are accented by two emerald green claw set rhinestones, framed to each side by gold toned metal legs, creating the design of small insects.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
"Mushroom" table lamp by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, Paris, France, circa 1970
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
"Mushroom" table lamp by Jacques Duval-Brasseur, Paris, France, circa 1970
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Paris, FR
He took the opportunity to begin creating objects, sculpting using whatever materials he could find from wreckers or scrap metal dealers. He created his first abstract sculptures fro...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Rare Copper Plated Ant Insect Ashtray Trinket Figurine 19cm
H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Rare Copper Plated Ant Insect Ashtray Trinket Figurine 19cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare ashtray/trinket box in the shape of an ant, made of copper-plated metal, probably Italian, unmarked, circa mid-20th century. The rear end folds open to reveal the ashtray. This...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Antiqued Gold Tone Insects & Turtle Sautoir Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Nice, FR
Indicative measurements : length approx. 118 cm (46.46 inches) / max. width of the 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
Vintage 1950's Pink butterfly Brooch 1950's Regency Pink Rhinestone Insect Pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This 1950's pink glass rhinestone brooch on a silver coloured metal base, with claw settings, is the perfect finishing touch to your outfit. Length: 1.9 inches Width: 1.7 inches H...
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Mixed Metal
Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941
H 2.75 in L 3.25 in
Marcel Boucher Extremely Rare Art Deco Praying Mantis Costume Brooch c 1941
By Marcel Boucher
Located in University City, MO
Marcel Boucher Extremely rare art deco praying mantis costume insect brooch c 1941 The rare avant-garde 1940s figural brooch is designed with a stylized praying mantis insect Adorned...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold Lion Kitty Brooch with Rubies, Emerald and Onyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Base Metal: Gold Theme:Animals & Insects Type:Brooch Secondary Stone:ONYX, Ruby and Emerald Item Length:1.25 INCH Metal Purity:14k Main Stone:Emerald Metal:Multi-Tone Gold Brand:Unb...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel ring 2016
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal ring with a rhinestoned insect. A 2016 Collection.
Category
2010s French Fashion Rings
Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Converted Menuki Insect Form Cufflinks
W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 1.17 in
Antique Japanese Mixed Metals Converted Menuki Insect Form Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Japanese cufflinks converted from menuki. In shakudo or copper with gold accents and mounted on a silver back. The two insects are not an associated pair (no...
Category
20th Century Japanese Cufflinks
Materials
Copper, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique Brass Patinated Cast Metal Figural Wasp or Hornet Insect Ashtray
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Antique Brass Patinated Cast Metal Figural Wasp or Hornet Insect Ashtray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast and patinated metal figural ashtray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1920. This nicely cast ashtray is a wasp or hornet and it's wing...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
W 0.75 in L 1.6 in
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with magnificent Bohemian Garnet gems. The stunning three dimensional beetle insect is...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Vintage Large Brass Fly Bee Insect Figural Ashtray 1970s
H 2.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Large Brass Fly Bee Insect Figural Ashtray 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Add a touch of mid-century modern charm to your collection with this vintage sculptural brass fly ashtray. This large-scale, metal fly figurine doubles as both a functional ashtray a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
Francine FoxA Week's Worth - Contemporary Botanical Insect Painting Green Luna Moth, 2023, 2023
H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in
A Week's Worth - Contemporary Botanical Insect Painting Green Luna Moth, 2023
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
In this painting in oil on aluminum, a bright green luna moth is dramatic against a dark background with layered plants, stems and leaves. Fox's excellent use of material allow her t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Insects Fly, Spider, Ladybug Ant, Crab Ashtray Trinket Dishes
H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Brass Insects Fly, Spider, Ladybug Ant, Crab Ashtray Trinket Dishes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of seven detailed vintage 1960s-1970s large scale metal brass trinket dishes or ashtrays. Two flies, two crabs, an ant, a ladybug and a spider. Measurements L x W x H: Spide...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Little Insect Bug Lamp in Iron and Mother of Pearl Nacre, Italy, 1970s
H 2.76 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Little Insect Bug Lamp in Iron and Mother of Pearl Nacre, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Little lamp in the shape of an insect with mother of pearl shell and iron legs, Italian piece of the 1970s. The electric wiring is new.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect
H 11.8 in W 44 in D 6.1 in
Arts & Crafts Carved & Painted Folk Art Wall Coat Rack w. Yellow Beetle & Insect
Located in Lisse, NL
Thanks to the antique metal hooks on the back, mounting this Folk Art coat rack on your wall is child's play.
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
H 4.331 in W 10.63 in D 10.236 in
Lladró Grasshopper Figurine
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Grasshopper handcrafted in white porcelain and metal details, from the Awesome Insects collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
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
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
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
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980s
Size: S/M
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Authentic black velvet item with applied gilt metal 'insects' & handle. Item features hidden magnetic clasp with red silk interior.
Category
1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
Hexagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century
H 14.57 in Dm 5.52 in
Box to Transport Insects, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Original box to transport insects found in the nature In metal worked in relief, with a strap.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 3.15 in
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 3.15 in
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 53.94 in W 53.94 in D 3.15 in
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Collection of Insects and Reptile Placecard Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
This collection of insects and reptiles are nicley detailed and are something unusual for the table or simply as a collection. The largest measures 3 1/2 " tall.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of cloisonne lamps with insect detail on gilt mounts.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of cloisonne vase/lamps mounted on gilt-metal stands and with insect details applied to mount below shades.
Category
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Metal Cheese and Meat Dryer with Screen
H 25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Metal Cheese and Meat Dryer with Screen
Located in Plainville, KS
Metal dryer for meats and cheeses. Metal screen would keep insects from the items drying on the hooks in top of case.
Category
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French Art Deco Palisander "Rio" M-O-P Inlay Buffet
H 37.5 in W 91 in D 21 in
French Art Deco Palisander "Rio" M-O-P Inlay Buffet
Located in Hialeah, FL
Black Glass Top, Stunning Exotic Wood and MOP Inlay, Floral, Insects. Gilt Metal Accents.
Category
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Materials
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Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Gold Colored Wall Display Cabinet or Vitrine with Sliding Glass Doors, 1970s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
There are two glass shelves of 8mm thickness. The metal insects shown in the photographs are for display purposes, but can be purchased separately if desired.
Category
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Materials
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Antique Art Nouveau Metal Jewelry Box, Clover Insect, Rectangle Necessity Box
H 1.5 in W 2.2 in L 7.2 in
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Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique Art Nouveau Metal Jewelry Box, Antique Clover Insect Box, Rectangle Necessity Box, Art Nouveau Interior Item, Handmade Jewelry Box A unique antique metal box dating back to ...
Category
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Materials
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Exagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
Exagonal Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
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Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
Roundy Convex Mirror, Hand Painted Ceramic Flowers and Insects over White Metal
By Estudio Guerrero
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Estudio Guerrero begins in 2020, as a new proposal within taller Guerrero Santos, investigating and developing new forms and formulas to create these pieces. All the pieces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Alpaca
Art Nouveau French Silver & Brass Art Glass Bug Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Accenting the branch design are two life-like insects made of iridescent art glass, topped with metal wings.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
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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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