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Psyche And The Butterflies

French Empire Clock Depicting Psyche Playing with a Butterfly After Canova
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire Clock depicting Psyche playing with a butterfly after a marble statue by Canova
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, drop-shaped coral cameos. They depict Amor with his bow and arrow and Psyche with a butterfly looking
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
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H 2.76 in W 0.79 in
Natural Carved No Oil Emerald Greek Goddess Psyche
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
. ⠀ In ancient mosaic art, Psyche was depicted as a woman with butterfly wings, and this exquisite
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Figurines and Scul...

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Emerald

24K Gold Butterfly Queen Crown with Butterfly Symbolism
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, tuning into emotional or spiritual The world of the soul, the psyche A secondary meaning of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry

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Gold, 24k Gold

Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
By Jean Bulio
Located in Paris, FR
Statue in bronze with medal patina "Psyche and Cupid" realized by Jean BULIO. It represents Psyche
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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
Sculpture "Psyche and Love" Signed by Jean Bulio
H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Bust of "Psyche" in Patinated Bronze, by Boyer and Rolland
Located in Paris, FR
shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche
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Antique 1870s French Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Young Psyche, Bronze, Stone, After Auguste Moreau
Located in Madrid, ES
Young Psyche. Bronze, stone. Following models of Auguste Moreau. Patinated bronze sculpture on a
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20th Century European Other Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
soul, Psyche in Greek. Psyche is frequently depicted as a butterfly as the Greek word for both
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Ormolu

Statuary White Marble Figure of Psyche, circa 1850
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A finely carved white statuary marble figure of Psyche. In Greek mythology, Psyche is the goddess
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Statuary Marble

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and a rectangular base. Above, a superb inset plaque of Psyche and Cupid embracing close to a
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

Butterfly Cuff in 24K Gold with Butterfly Symbolism
Located in Miami Beach, FL
What is the meaning of the butterfly? This animal totem is primarily associated with symbolism of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

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24k Gold, Gold

Butterfly Cuff in 24K Gold with Butterfly Symbolism
Butterfly Cuff in 24K Gold with Butterfly Symbolism
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H 3.5 in W 3.5 in L 3 in
19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
butterfly winged psyche. This French mantel clock dates back to the early 1800s and is very finely detailed
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Bronze

Butterfly Ring with Butterfly Symbolism in 24K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, tuning into emotional or spiritual The world of the soul, the psyche A secondary meaning of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

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Yellow Gold

"Vase and Nest" oil on linen painting with vase and nest and butterflies
By David Kroll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
connection to nature is needed. It seems ingrained in our psyche.” David Kroll received his BFA from San
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Butterfly with Mended Wing #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butterfly with Mended Wing is a study of the human condition and the work we all do in our own
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Thread, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Butterfly with Mended Wing #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Butterfly with Mended Wing is a study of the human condition and the work we all do in our own
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Thread, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Singapore Stamp Collection, 20c Singapore Butterfly Fish (Gold) - Pop Art Photo
By Heidler & Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
to a time unimaginable and with these artworks you can carry on the British Psyche of ‘collecting
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2010s Pop Art Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Singapore Stamp Collection, 20c Singapore Butterfly Fish - Pop Art Color Photo
By Heidler & Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
to a time unimaginable and with these artworks you can carry on the British Psyche of ‘collecting
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2010s Pop Art Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Flower Garland by Giovanni Stanchi, the most Flemish Italian flower painter
By Giovanni Stanchi
Located in PARIS, FR
has been the symbol of the soul - which is why young Psyche's back is adorned with butterfly wings
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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of French 19th Century First Empire Period Crouch Mahogany & Ormolu Buffets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cupid in a chariot pulled by Psyche depicted as butterflies amidst clouds in a warm satin and burnished
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Vert Patricia Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
left is the winged Psyche draped in wonderfully executed flowing period attire with a charming
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cupid offering a rose to the Psyche. The statue is raised by an impressive black Belgian marble base
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Sculpture of Zephyr in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
hair is a butterfly. It is Zephyrus, god of the west wind who carries with him Psyche, symbolized by
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Antique 1890s French Busts

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Bronze

Sculpture of Zephyr in Bronze, 19th Century
Sculpture of Zephyr in Bronze, 19th Century
H 21.66 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Fine Early 19th Century Empire Russian Inkstand, St. Petersburg, circa 1810
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
fountain, butterflies, shells and garlands. Above a central kneeling nude female figure with butterfly
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

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Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in London, GB
a beautiful piece of neoclassical design, which is topped by sculptures of Cupid and Psyche, who
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Psalm 107: Confitemini Domino, 2008
By Damien Hirst
Located in Greenwich, CT
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

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House Paint, Mixed Media

Portrait of an Enchanting Young Girl Wearing a Garland of Morning Glory Flowers
By James Holland
Located in West Sussex, GB
hands clasped atop a column, against a ground of blue sky and two fluttering peacock butterflies. This
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Early 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Seasons 1981 Photo Color Copier Print Photograph Museum Collected Art Xerography
By Leslie Schiff
Located in Surfside, FL
) Title: Butterfly. This one is hand signed and dated verso. Seasons explores the seasons of Man, Woman
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1980s Contemporary Color Photography

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Color

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Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

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An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
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Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two glowing blue 8 x 10 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochons are held in double twist wire handmade bezels in this simple yet classic design. Safety clasp wires. These stones are clea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

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Located in London, GB
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
Located in London, GB
French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Diamond Fringe Tiara Necklace, Silver Upon Gold, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique, French, diamond fringe tiara necklace, with rose-cut diamonds in rub over settings, alternating with graduating old-cut diamond drops, with an estimated total diamond wei...
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Victorian 1870 Festoon Drop Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 96.65 Cts Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 19th century Festoon drop Necklace with Turquoises. A magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, most probably British created during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901),...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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24K Gold Plated Serpent Tiara
Located in Miami Beach, FL
When you’re ready to get the apple, adorn yourself with this stunning snakes and serpent encrusted crown. Handmade in USA. Additional Information: Material: 24K Gold, Brass Dimensio...
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24K Gold Plated Serpent Tiara
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Platinum Ring with GRS Certified 37 Ct Natural No Oil Emerald & 1.21ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Earrings 14 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of Victorian to Art Deco Dangle Drop Earrings set with fabulous Old Mine Cut Diamonds in the center of Royal Blue Enamel circles in 14 Karat Gold. The early ...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold

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LALIQUE Psyche's Wings Earrings Yellow Gold
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The butterfly was used abundantly by René Lalique during the Art Nouveau period. It captivated the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Earrings

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Yellow Gold

LALIQUE Psyche's Wings Pendant Yellow Gold
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The butterfly was used abundantly by René Lalique during the Art Nouveau period. It captivated the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

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LALIQUE Psyche's Wings Pendant 18K Rose Gold
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Antique Victorian Goddess Psyche Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
with butterfly wings. The Greek word psyche literally means "spirit, breath, life or animating force
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

LALIQUE Psyche's Wings Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 55
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Rings

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Georgian Multicolored Stone and Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
possibility that they could be rubies and emeralds . The butterfly symbolises Psyche the goddess of the soul
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Yellow Gold

Kissed by the Sun Light Box
By Louise McNaught
Located in Notting Hill, London
condition and psyche. C-type print with LED Artlite panel and handmade solid wood frame. McNaught's
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21st Century and Contemporary European Night Stands

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Infatuation Light Box
By Louise McNaught
Located in Notting Hill, London
condition and psyche. C-type Print with LED Artlite panel and handmade solid wood frame. McNaught's work
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Night Stands

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Mahogany Dressing Table Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Antibes, FR
palmettes, psyche, mask, 'a l'antique' women bas-relief, stars, butterflies and surrounded by two torches
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Vanities

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Bronze

Murphy-Mini Light Box
By Louise McNaught
Located in Notting Hill, London
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21st Century and Contemporary More Lighting

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H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
gilding is in exquisite condition with a lovely golden glow. The clock depicts the goddess Psyche with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Vienna porcelain plate, Psyche. Hutschenreuter, c. 1900.
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
. Becher, with a titled portrait ‘Psyche Rege’. The bare breasted Nymph, leaning against a pillar
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Butterfly, Pink/Gold
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche, the soul, and in Christian imagery to signify the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Late 19th Century Bisque Figure Psyche
Located in Paris, FR
The figure of Psyche holding torch and butterfly is the subject of this bisque statue by the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century Bisque Figure Psyche
Late 19th Century Bisque Figure Psyche
H 31.5 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
Pair of sculptures in biscuit "Psyche and Cupid" circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. French work . Biscuit . Psyché is a character from Apluée's novel called "The
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Sculptures

Butterfly - I Love you
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Foil

Butterfly - I Love you
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Foil

Butterfly - I Love you
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
This series 'I Love You' is created in Damien Hirst's signature style using butterflies as a
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Foil

Damien Hirst, Butterfly - Love (2015)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
depict psyche and the soul. In Christian imagery, the butterfly signifies the resurrection. The works are
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Foil

French Psyche Bronze Delaplanche, Barbedienne & Achille Collas
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Newark, England
the Greek goddess of the soul and represented as a woman with butterfly wings. The name Psyche means
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Damien Hirst, Butterfly Blue/Gold, (2015)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
This series 'I Love You' is created in Damien Hirst's signature style using butterflies as a
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Antique Berlin KPM Plaque "Psyche Am Wasserspiegel"
Located in London, GB
butterfly. If you have a protagonist in a story whose name is Psyche, you might expect that she will go
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Antique Late 19th Century German Paintings

Antique Alabaster Carving of Eros and Psyche on Giltwood Base, circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
, whereas Psyche has more rounded butterfly wings, which is usually how she is represented. Psyche holds a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Damien Hirst, Butterfly - Gold/Gold, (2015)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche, the soul, and in Christian imagery to signify
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Foil

Pink Butterfly 'Cathedral Print, Palais des Papes' with Diamond Dust
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
the butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian
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2010s Pop Art Animal Prints

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Glaze, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Screen

19th Century French Mantle Clock Signed Caron a Paris Depicting Psyche & Cupid
Located in Dublin, IE
clock depicting Psyche and Cupid. The 4 1/2 inch white enamel dial is signed Caron a Paris and flanked
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Antique Figural Bronze Mantel Clock of Psyche & Cupid, circa 1825
Located in Shippensburg, PA
captures Psyche placing a butterfly into the open palm of Cupid. Each figure is cast with incredible skill
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque "Psyche with an Urn" Robert Julius Beyschlag
Located in London, GB
. It's also the Greek word for butterfly. If you have a protagonist in a story whose name is Psyche, you
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Antique 1880s German Paintings

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"Butterfly Dancer" by Bouraine & Argy-Rousseau
By Marcel-André Bouraine, Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau "Femme papillon" or butterfly woman pâte de cristal by Marcel Bouraine
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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"Butterfly Dancer" by Bouraine & Argy-Rousseau
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau" Femme papillon" or butterfly dancer pâte de verre designed by Gabriel Argy
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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"Butterfly Dancer" by Bouraine & Argy-Rousseau
"Butterfly Dancer" by Bouraine & Argy-Rousseau
H 10.13 in W 5.38 in L 10.13 in
Marble Statue Cupid Playing with a Butterfly
By Denis Chaudet
Located in Paris, FR
17cm, H 39cm. The butterfly, a prisoner, is the symbol of the soul (in Greek, Psyche). In Greek
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Marble Statue Cupid Playing with a Butterfly
Marble Statue Cupid Playing with a Butterfly
H 15.36 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
Marble Statue "Angel with Butterfly or Cupid" XIXth Century
Located in Paris, FR
representation of the discovery of Psyche (symbolized as a butterfly) by Cupid. Touched by her beauty, he puts
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Victorian 18K gold cupid butterfly rose cut diamond brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
whimsical and poetic atmosphere. The cherub's connection to Psyche, symbolized by the butterfly, adds depth
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Damien Hirst, 'Mantra' Butterfly Kaleidoscope with Diamond Dust, 2011
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian imagery
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Screen

Architecture of Alchemy, delicate silver butterfly wings, oil painting
By Louise McNaught
Located in Deddington, GB
butterfly wings. Oil, 23ct gold leaf, spray paint and acrylic on canvas. 80x80cm - canvas size, unframed
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Damien Hirst, 'Mantra' Butterfly Kaleidoscope with Diamond Dust, 2011
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian imagery
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Screen

Pair of Charles X Gilt-Bronze and Patinated Four-Branch Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
fitted with butterfly wings in reference to the story and allegory of Cupid and Psyche.
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large Late Georgian Cannetille Butterfly Cross 18k 18ct Yellow Gold, circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
art with beadwork, fine wirework that resembles lace, and the centrepiece a beautiful butterfly that
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Sleight Bed
Located in Paris, FR
sleeping mask that adorns the bed crown, and the symbols of Psyche who, according to Greek mythology
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze

Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Sleight Bed
Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Sleight Bed
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H10-4 Suiko
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hollywood, FL
they play in many religions. For the Greeks, butterflies were used to depict the Psyche and the soul
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2010s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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H10-4 Suiko
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Damien Hirst, Psalm: Quare fremuerunt gentes, Diamond Dust (2009)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to
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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

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Damien Hirst, Benevolence with Diamond Dust
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche, the soul, and in Christian imagery to
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Screen

Elation
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche, the soul, and in Christian imagery to signify the
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

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Glitter, Screen

Benevolence with Diamond Dust
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche, the soul, and in Christian imagery to
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2010s Figurative Prints

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Screen

'Palais des Papes' Cathedral Print with Diamond Dust
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
the butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian
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2010s Pop Art Animal Prints

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Screen, Glaze, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Paper

'Palais des Papes' Cathedral Print with Diamond Dust
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
the butterfly dates back to the ancient Greeks, depicting the Psyche, the soul, and later in Christian
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2010s Pop Art Animal Prints

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Damien Hirst, 'Benevolence' with Diamond Dust, 2009
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche
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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Screen

Damien Hirst, 'Benevolence' with Diamond Dust, 2009
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
‘Kaleidoscope’ paintings reference the spiritual symbolism of the butterfly, used by the Greeks to depict Psyche
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Screen

Sculpture of Zephyr in Bronze with Medal Patina
Located in Paris, FR
hair is a butterfly. It is Zephyrus, god of the west wind who carries with him Psyche, symbolized by
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Antique 1890s French Busts

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Bronze

French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Firegilt Bronze, Claude Galle, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
-1815) - Cupid removes the veil from Psyche. Feet worked out as butterfly wings support the base
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu Statue of Cupid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a rose to the butterfly,Psyche, in Greek. The richly chased statue of Cupid, shown as an unarmed
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

French Empire Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
treasure chest and a butterfly, flanked by a standing and winged figure of Psyche holding a Roman oil lamp
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Mantle Clock
French Empire Mantle Clock
H 15.36 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Inscribed Auguste Boussard
Located in Berlin, DE
"Psyche" standing on a stylized cloud. The dial is inscribed 'Auguste Boussard a Toulouse'. The
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century French Firegilt Mantel Clock, Fireplace Clock, Empire, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
wreath. The main character is -in a very beautiful bronze quality- psyche with butterfly wings
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Figural Restauration Mantel Clock
By Chauvel
Located in Paris, FR
quiver. The set rests on a rectangular base adorned with torches, flowery garlands, and butterflies, the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Fine French Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabras, circa 1825
Located in Dallas, TX
her head. Psyche is the Greek goddess of the soul and is almost always depicted with butterfly wings
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
butterfly symbolising both Psyche and the soul was a recurrent motif. Other symbols and motifs of the
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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Little Kiss, Ed. 1/100
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cupid and Psyche. In the story, Psyche—whose name means both soul and butterfly in Greek—is said to
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jugendstil Painted Miniature Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
miniature painting on bone after Wilhelm Kray’s Psyche with a Butterfly on the Seashore. The miniature is
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

19th Century Pair of Berlin Plaques of Two Maidens in Gilt Florentine Frames
Located in London, GB
soul. It's also the Greek word for butterfly. If you have a protagonist in a story whose name is Psyche
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Antique 1880s German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

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