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Framed Insects

Framed Drawing of an Insect from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Drawing of an Insect from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings

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Paper

Set of 8 19th Century Botanical & Insect Engravings by John Curtis (Framed)
Set of 8 19th Century Botanical & Insect Engravings by John Curtis (Framed)

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

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Paper

Early 20th Century French Insect Engraving, Mid-Century Modern Style
Early 20th Century French Insect Engraving, Mid-Century Modern Style

Early 20th Century French Insect Engraving, Mid-Century Modern Style

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

Antique Chinese School Ink, Watercolor and Gouache on Paper - Framed Under Glass
Antique Chinese School Ink, Watercolor and Gouache on Paper - Framed Under Glass

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

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Hexagonal shaped Porcelain Vases
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Hexagonal shaped Porcelain Vases

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Hexagonal shaped Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

necks are painted with smaller floral groupings and insects, framed at the top by a continuous green

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Sloth Engraving Circa 1758
Sloth Engraving Circa 1758

Sloth Engraving Circa 1758

$1,450

H 16.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Sloth Engraving Circa 1758

Located in Dallas, TX

eglomise and guided wood frame with fruits, leaves and insects.

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Antique 1750s English Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Monkey Engraving
Antique Monkey Engraving

Antique Monkey Engraving

$1,450

H 16.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Antique Monkey Engraving

Located in Dallas, TX

newer eglomise and guided wood frame with fruits, leaves and insects.

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Antique 1750s English Prints

Materials

Paper

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Insect Study
Insect Study

Insect Study

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 6.5 in

Insect Study

Located in New York, NY

Insect study. Oval frame.

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Early 2000s French Decorative Art

Insect Study
Insect Study

Insect Study

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16 in D 6.5 in

Insect Study

Located in New York, NY

Insect study. Oval frame.

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Early 2000s French Decorative Art

Framed insect teaching chart
Framed insect teaching chart

Framed insect teaching chart

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H 32 in W 42 in

Framed insect teaching chart

Located in Houston, TX

matted and framed under glass. Newly framed. Companion to other listed print. We have numerous

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Prints

Framed Indonesian Insects
Framed Indonesian Insects

Framed Indonesian Insects

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H 14 in W 10 in D 2 in

Framed Indonesian Insects

Located in New York, NY

A very colorfull display of assorted insects from Indonesia in a boxed custom frame. A pair

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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Posters

framed Belgian insect print
framed Belgian insect print

framed Belgian insect print

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H 32 in W 42 in

framed Belgian insect print

Located in Houston, TX

Framed Belgian insect print. There is a companion one available. They are priced separately. We

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Early 20th Century Belgian Prints

Antique Stumpwork Embroidery of Faith, Hope & Charity
Antique Stumpwork Embroidery of Faith, Hope & Charity

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

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Antique 1660s English Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Teak Dutch design coffee table by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe
Teak Dutch design coffee table by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe

Teak Dutch design coffee table by Louis van Teeffelen for WeBe

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

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
Early Original Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll, circa 1946

Early Original Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll, circa 1946

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

frame resembles the insect; the “Tulip” chair (1958), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque
Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque

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

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Antique 1890s American High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hasharat's Defying Gravity: Flight Meets Geometry
Hasharat's Defying Gravity: Flight Meets Geometry

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Paper

Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal
Model 14.950 'Praying Mantis' Floor Lamp by Rispal

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar
Famille Rose 19th Century Hexagon Chinese Export Ginger Jar

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
Kraak Chinese Porcelain Dish or Deep Plate Blue and White, Ming Wanli circa 1600

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
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

Insect 009, Framed Assemblage Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Insect 009, Framed Assemblage Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

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

French Framed Insect Drawing
French Framed Insect Drawing

French Framed Insect Drawing

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H 35.5 in W 28 in D 1 in

French Framed Insect Drawing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French black framed insect drawing with red stamp.

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Late 20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects
Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects

Gilt Framed Mounted Rare Butterflies and Insects

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful mounted rare Bbutterflies insects and shells.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

French Framed Insect Drawing
French Framed Insect Drawing

French Framed Insect Drawing

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H 35.5 in W 28 in D 1 in

French Framed Insect Drawing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French black framed insect drawing with red stamp.

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Late 20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame

Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame

Located in Cardiff, CA

This is a beautiful specimen and has fabulous winged exhibition.

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20th Century Thai Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Walking Stick Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Exceptional Walking Stick Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame

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.

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20th Century Peruvian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage entomological frame insects from Malaysia
Vintage entomological frame insects from Malaysia

Vintage entomological frame insects from Malaysia

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H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 2.56 in

Vintage entomological frame insects from Malaysia

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Entomological glass frame with two Heteropteryx dilatata or Malaysian Monsters dating from the

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Mid-20th Century Malaysian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass

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Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850

Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints - Grasses. C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement giv...

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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Collection of Nine 18th Century Tropical Botanical Engravings by Georg Dionysius
Collection of Nine 18th Century Tropical Botanical Engravings by Georg Dionysius

Collection of Nine 18th Century Tropical Botanical Engravings by Georg Dionysius

By Georg Dionysius Ehret

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Collection of nine 18th Century tropical botanical engravings by Georg Dionysius Ehret. Hand coloured prints depicting local flora of Barbados. Each is dedicated to a prominent perso...

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Antique 18th Century German Prints

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Paper

19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects
19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects

19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects

$2,025Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.23 in W 16.93 in D 1.58 in

19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects

Located in Seaford, GB

Pair of 19th-century British plant botanicals Engravings with Insects – John Curtis (1791-1862) Sold as a pair -  Please let us know your choice on your purchase order: 1 - Dandeli...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Prints

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Paper

James Sowerby Botanical Engravings, Georgian, 18th Century, Set of 16
James Sowerby Botanical Engravings, Georgian, 18th Century, Set of 16

James Sowerby Botanical Engravings, Georgian, 18th Century, Set of 16

By James Sowerby

Located in Seaford, GB

Rare Antique Botanical Prints by James Sowerby (1757–1822): A Timeless Tribute to British Flora Step into the enchanting world of 18th-century botanical artistry with our exceptiona...

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Six English 19th Century Botanical Engravings, England, C.1880
Set of Six English 19th Century Botanical Engravings, England, C.1880

Set of Six English 19th Century Botanical Engravings, England, C.1880

Located in London, GB

A set of six English 19th century Botanical Engravings, England C.1880. Mounted, ready to be framed. Fine examples, in excellent condition commensurate of age.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century
Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century

Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century

$1,984 / set

H 25.99 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in

Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century

Located in Seaford, GB

19th Century Botanical Engravings: A Timeless Art Form The Legacy of John Curtis and 19th-Century Botanical Engravings 🖋 Provenance Story – 19th Century Botanical Engravings with ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

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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.