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Victorian Diorama

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque
Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

Victorian English Nautical Diorama Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style Victorian diorama in oak case of sail/steam ship with small lighthouse.  

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

English Victorian White Dove Taxidermy
English Victorian White Dove Taxidermy

English Victorian White Dove Taxidermy

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian diorama of taxidermy white dove in naturalistic setting on round black base (AS IS-repairs to bird)

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock
Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In Wetland, 2022, a majestic purple heron explores a local estuary in an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian diorama. Original artwork by Christopher Tennant.

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2010s American Victorian Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880

By Rowland Ward

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama of a 'Confusion' (5) of Weasels, England, 1880 This is a Victorian-era natural history taxidermy display case, most likely dating from the late 19th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Oval Antique Diorama Dome, English, Collector, Taxidermy Display Case, Victorian
Oval Antique Diorama Dome, English, Collector, Taxidermy Display Case, Victorian

Oval Antique Diorama Dome, English, Collector, Taxidermy Display Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an oval antique diorama dome. An English, glass collector or taxidermy display case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900 An antique diorama with a taxidermied partridge (Perdix perdix) sitting in a handpainted landscape.

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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with White Wagtail ca. 1900
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with White Wagtail ca. 1900

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with White Wagtail ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with white wagtail ca. 1900 An antique diorama with a taxidermied white wagtail sitting in a handpainted landscape.

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Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.
Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.

Large Antique Victorian Ship Diorama, Cased Maritime Folk Art Model, 19th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE SHIP DIORAMA A scratch built folk art model of a three masted British ship, possibly a barque rigged clipper hybrid. Fully rigged with white sails, a hand painted hull and...

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century Dutch clockwork automaton diorama. The animation takes place after both clockwork me...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

English Country Diorama Clipper Ship Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Country painted diorama wall plaque in maple frame of clipper ship with blue flag and small blue sailboat.

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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Maple

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama

Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...

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2010s American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - Archival Pigment Print, unframed
Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - Archival Pigment Print, unframed

Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - Archival Pigment Print, unframed

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, 'Dark Flora' is a series of photographs using wild plants and flowers in a curated yet naturalistic arrangement.

Category

2010s Victorian Still-life Photography

Materials

Glass, Oak, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Dark Flora Autumn Weald in Floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants, Framed
Dark Flora Autumn Weald in Floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants, Framed

Dark Flora Autumn Weald in Floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants, Framed

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Drawing on historical references, from Victorian taxidermy dioramas to romantic painting he seeks to articulate the hushed, waiting presence that is palpably felt between the dark bo...

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2010s Victorian Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Glass, Wood, Oak, Photographic Paper, Color

Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - mounted print and framed in oak
Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - mounted print and framed in oak

Dark Flora: Fly Argaric - mounted print and framed in oak

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, 'Dark Flora' is a series of photographs using wild plants and flowers in a curated yet naturalistic arrangement.

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2010s Victorian Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Glass, Oak

Dark Flora #8, Skeletons of the Summer, 2021 Still-life medium size photograph
Dark Flora #8, Skeletons of the Summer, 2021 Still-life medium size photograph

Dark Flora #8, Skeletons of the Summer, 2021 Still-life medium size photograph

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Drawing on historical references, from Victorian taxidermy dioramas to romantic painting he seeks to articulate the hushed, waiting presence that is palpably felt between the dark bo...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Color

Dark Flora #5, May Foxgloves, A floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants
Dark Flora #5, May Foxgloves, A floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants

Dark Flora #5, May Foxgloves, A floral arrangement of wild flowers and plants

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Foxglove’s sometimes used to be called dead man’s bells due to every part of the plant being poisonous... Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, Dark Flora is a series of pho...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Glass, Wood, Photographic Paper, Color

Dark Flora: Fly Agaric, Foxgloves & Autumn Weald, Framed Prints Set
Dark Flora: Fly Agaric, Foxgloves & Autumn Weald, Framed Prints Set

Dark Flora: Fly Agaric, Foxgloves & Autumn Weald, Framed Prints Set

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, 'Dark Flora' is a series of photographs using wild plants and flowers in a curated yet naturalistic arrangement.

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Glass, Oak, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Dark Flora #, Horsetail, A floral arrangement of wild plants and flowers
Dark Flora #, Horsetail, A floral arrangement of wild plants and flowers

Dark Flora #, Horsetail, A floral arrangement of wild plants and flowers

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Horsetail has changed little from its ancestors of the Carboniferous period which makes this arrangement feel almost primordial... Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, Dark...

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Ancient #02, Beech Pollard; Black and White Tree Landscape
Ancient #02, Beech Pollard; Black and White Tree Landscape

Ancient #02, Beech Pollard; Black and White Tree Landscape

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Drawing on historical references, from Victorian taxidermy dioramas to romantic painting he seeks to articulate the hushed, waiting presence that is palpably felt between the dark bo...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Twilight's 034, Danse Macabre - A skeletal Oak tree - Landscpae
Twilight's 034, Danse Macabre - A skeletal Oak tree - Landscpae

Twilight's 034, Danse Macabre - A skeletal Oak tree - Landscpae

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Drawing on historical references, from Victorian taxidermy dioramas to romantic painting he seeks to articulate the hushed, waiting presence that is palpably felt between the dark bo...

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2010s Conceptual Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Color

Wild Night Archival Print: Contemporary Black and White Landscape
Wild Night Archival Print: Contemporary Black and White Landscape

Wild Night Archival Print: Contemporary Black and White Landscape

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

Drawing on historical references, from Victorian taxidermy dioramas to romantic painting he seeks to articulate the hushed, waiting presence that is palpably felt between the dark bo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

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19th Century Victorian Diorama
19th Century Victorian Diorama

19th Century Victorian Diorama

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H 12.6 in W 20.08 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Victorian Diorama

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Victorian diorama containing model of three wooden trees England second half 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

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H 27 in W 40 in D 9 in

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

By F. Carlson

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Superb example of an all original late Victorian era tramp art diorama in which you can see a three dimensional miniature of a nautical nature.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Toys

Group of English Shadow Box Fish Diorama SATURDAY SALE
Group of English Shadow Box Fish Diorama SATURDAY SALE

Group of English Shadow Box Fish Diorama SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Well done group of English shadow box consisting of fish and water plants. Stuffed Perch, Beam and Roach amid realistic gasses with hand painted dates and labels.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Lacquer

Large Victorian Diorama of Birds
Large Victorian Diorama of Birds

Large Victorian Diorama of Birds

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H 60.75 in W 30.5 in D 16.75 in

Large Victorian Diorama of Birds

Located in East Hampton, NY

Rare and unique black cased diorama with new blue linen backing......30+ taxidermied birds......with light.....all recently refurbished.....

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Antique Early 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Victorian Shell Diorama
Victorian Shell Diorama

Victorian Shell Diorama

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H 30.52 in W 38 in D 16.74 in

Victorian Shell Diorama

Located in London, GB

A large Victorian shell diorama depicting a row of terraced houses, in stained pine case.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

English Victorian Finch Bird Diorama
English Victorian Finch Bird Diorama

English Victorian Finch Bird Diorama

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H 15 in W 14 in D 14 in

English Victorian Finch Bird Diorama

Located in London, GB

Victorian finch bird diorama We are proud to offer a highly decorative and unusually shaped English bird diorama.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest
'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest

'In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather curios Victorian diorama of "Jacko" the ratter c.1850, a plaster model of a terrier presented in a period glass dome mounted with its original ebonised stand.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Plaster, Pine, Glass

Antique Victorian Taxidermy Bird Case Diorama, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Bird Case Diorama, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Taxidermy Bird Case Diorama, circa 1880

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This truly beautifully mounted original Victorian antique aviary display case contains a collection of 10 continental birds in a natural environment. The birds are in good general vi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Victorian Domed 9 Bird Taxidermy Diorama Display
Large Victorian Domed 9 Bird Taxidermy Diorama Display

Large Victorian Domed 9 Bird Taxidermy Diorama Display

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking and large scale Victorian era taxidermy bird display. Featuring an array of nine birds - each perched on their own branch which is set above a sparse ground of twigs, a b...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Mixed Fruit Wax Diorama Displayed in Giltwood Shadow Box
Antique Victorian Mixed Fruit Wax Diorama Displayed in Giltwood Shadow Box

Antique Victorian Mixed Fruit Wax Diorama Displayed in Giltwood Shadow Box

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian still life diorama offers wax mixed fruit displayed in shadow box with giltwood frame, circa 1840 Measures- 15.38" H x 17.5" W x 6" D.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian
Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian

Vintage Pendant Flower Basket Diorama Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Antique Victorian

Located in Dearborn, MI

Vintage Antique Victorian Flower Basket Diorama Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Pin Features a Hand Painted Tile With Miniature Hand Made Flowers Setting Was First Hand Cut and Then ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Oval Display Dome, English Showcase, Taxidermy, Diorama, Victorian
Large Antique Oval Display Dome, English Showcase, Taxidermy, Diorama, Victorian

Large Antique Oval Display Dome, English Showcase, Taxidermy, Diorama, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique display dome. An English, oval glass showcase upon ebonised pine, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Of superb proportion and excellent order for ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Vases

Materials

Glass

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860
19th Century Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860

Located in Central England, GB

Victorian Scale Model Gothic Stone House with Glass Diorama C 1860 This brilliantly constructed and finely hand painted scale model depicts a 19th century lodge house from a large...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama
English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

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H 17.88 in W 13.88 in D 2.63 in

English 19th Century Framed Nautical Diorama

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A brilliant nautical diorama hand-crafted in England circa 1890 featuring a sailing boat with beautifully detailed sails, masts, ropes, and netting. The boat is mounted on painted pl...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama
19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama

19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th century Natural History display shell Diorama A beautifully displayed 19th century handcrafted natural history diorama display. Mounted onto an ebonized pine base with close...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Unique Cast Metal French Decorative Wall Diorama Frieze
Unique Cast Metal French Decorative Wall Diorama Frieze

Unique Cast Metal French Decorative Wall Diorama Frieze

Located in London, GB

Unique cast metal French decorative wall diorama frieze We are proud to offer a rare cast metal hand painted fighting scene, encapsulated into a diorama frieze mount. This item woul...

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Vintage 1930s French Victorian Architectural Models

Materials

Metal

19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama

19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama An important 19th Century paper over pine model of an altar. Covered in gold leaf paper decoration with angels at the crown...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Early Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland
19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland

19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Diorama "Who Killed Cock Robin" by Swaysland

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A cased display of the infamous Cock Robin, the scene shows Robin on the ground with an arrow in his chest, the culprit above with the bow. The local bird population are mourning his...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat
"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat

"Under the Canopy" Butterfly Dome by Hasharat

Located in New York, NY

This one-of-a-kind piece mimics Victorian age dioramas and captures the ephemeral beauty of nature through a modern lens, while preserving the charm of a bygone era.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Domed Victorian Diorama
Large Domed Victorian Diorama

Large Domed Victorian Diorama

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H 22 in W 16 in D 11 in

Large Domed Victorian Diorama

Located in Peekskill, NY

We bought this perfect six squirrel diorama out of a Historic River 175 year old estate. The owner said it was his grandfathers. The condition is very clean with no dust or damage. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Collectibles and Curi...

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber) Taxidermy Naturalistic Victorian Diorama Bird
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber) Taxidermy Naturalistic Victorian Diorama Bird

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber) Taxidermy Naturalistic Victorian Diorama Bird

Located in Nottingham, GB

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus Ruber) Taxidermy Naturalistic Victorian Diorama Bird The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is a species of bird native to parts of South America, including nor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of Merlin, 'Falco Columbarius'
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of Merlin, 'Falco Columbarius'

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of Merlin, 'Falco Columbarius'

Located in Leuven , BE

Merlins are small, fierce falcons that use surprise attacks to bring down small songbirds and shorebirds. They are powerful fliers, but you can tell them from larger falcons by their...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

Pug Dogs Playing in the Library a Victorian Diorama
Pug Dogs Playing in the Library a Victorian Diorama

Pug Dogs Playing in the Library a Victorian Diorama

Located in Rochester, NY

A detailed diorama of pugs playing in the library. Multi-media including silk, paper, watercolor, and the flower basket upper right is made of shells, 19th century, original frame.

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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870
Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870

Antique 19th C Victorian Diorama of 12 tropical birds by James Gardner Sr 1870

Located in Leuven , BE

The British taxidermist and entomologist James Gardner Sr made this Victorian glass dome with exotic birds. His studio and shop were located at 52 High Holborn Street and later at 42...

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Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

19th C Victorian Diorama of a Red Ibis Set Within Its Original Painted Case with
19th C Victorian Diorama of a Red Ibis Set Within Its Original Painted Case with

19th C Victorian Diorama of a Red Ibis Set Within Its Original Painted Case with

Located in Leuven , BE

The scarlet ibis is native to South America. This striking resident bird has bright, orange-red plumage with black wing tips and a long, curved bill. This plumage is the same in both...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Stunning Pair of African Grey Parrots in Illuminated Case by Christopher Tennant
Stunning Pair of African Grey Parrots in Illuminated Case by Christopher Tennant

Stunning Pair of African Grey Parrots in Illuminated Case by Christopher Tennant

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In Vineland, 2022, a pair of upcycled, antique taxidermied African grey parrots seek shelter in wisteria in an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian diorama. Original artw...

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2010s American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model
English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

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H 17.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

Located in London, GB

Victorian Church Diorama A hand carved pine gesso detailed Victorian church model in a bespoke mahogany diorama.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle
English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fantastic Victorian Era bell jar diorama showing nine birds, a chipmunk and a turtle in a Habitat of branches, leaves and moss.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus
Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Located in Haarlem, NL

Great piece for a curiosity cabinet this glass diorama dome with Victorian Sea-life Maritime theme.    

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Early 20th Century Asian Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Shell, Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890
Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890

Antique Victorian Scratch Built Steam Boat Model Diorama Glass Dome, C.1890

Located in London, GB

A finely crafted model of a mid‑19th‑century steamship. c.1890. Presented in original condition, under its hand blown glass dome. This example captures the transitional era of marit...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed

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H 26 in W 42 in D 5.5 in

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed

Located in Norwood, NJ

George Vempley Burwood, British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama, shadow box with figures and painted background.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama
Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama

Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama

Located in New York, NY

"Abracadabra!" Taxidermy Magician Rabbit showcased within an exquisite custom-designed stage diorama. This enchanting piece combines the mystique of taxidermy with the whimsical wor...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Fur, Wood

Circa 1860 English Diorama of Stanfield Hall
Circa 1860 English Diorama of Stanfield Hall

Circa 1860 English Diorama of Stanfield Hall

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H 21 in W 34.75 in D 18 in

Circa 1860 English Diorama of Stanfield Hall

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A wonderful c. 1860 English diorama of Stanfield Hall, even the original case & glass in outstanding condition. Note the wonderful use of shells, dried flowers & grasses for landscap...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Architectural Models

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox

Located in Queens, NY

Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag painted in cloudy sky in mahogany frame.  

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene
19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene

19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene

Located in London, GB

19th Century French Paper Cut Out Diorama Scene A quite exceptional example of a mid-19th Century French paper cut out diorama scene. Depicting a landscape with a well-dressed ge...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Amazing 19th Century English Natural History Winter Diorama Scene
Amazing 19th Century English Natural History Winter Diorama Scene

Amazing 19th Century English Natural History Winter Diorama Scene

Located in London, GB

19th century natural history winter diorama We are proud to offer an exceptional, large 19th century natural history diorama. A remarkable winter scene set in an ebonized & glaze...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Walrus Diorama, De-Accessioned from a West Hartford Museum
Vintage Walrus Diorama, De-Accessioned from a West Hartford Museum

Vintage Walrus Diorama, De-Accessioned from a West Hartford Museum

Located in New York, NY

This walrus is made of papier mache and is depicted in his natural environment in a hand-painted diorama, circa 1940s-1950s mounted in a glazed frame. It was de-accessioned from a We...

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Vintage 1940s American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century
Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

Victorian Cased Pheasant Taxidermy, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Victorian-era taxidermy diorama depicts a male ring-necked pheasant with beautiful, chestnut-brown plumage and long white tail feathers.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

Dark Flora Print Fly Agaric A floral arrangements x 3 Prints Set
Dark Flora Print Fly Agaric A floral arrangements x 3 Prints Set

Dark Flora Print Fly Agaric A floral arrangements x 3 Prints Set

By Jasper Goodall

Located in London, GB

." - Jasper Goodall Inspired by Victorian era taxidermy dioramas, 'Dark Flora' is a series of photographs using wild plants and flowers in a curated yet naturalistic arrangement.

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2010s Victorian Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

19th Century Three Ship Diorama
19th Century Three Ship Diorama

19th Century Three Ship Diorama

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H 22.2 in W 35.8 in D 8.7 in

19th Century Three Ship Diorama

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A 19th century Victorian diorama of three sailing ships at sea.

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Antique 1870s English Decorative Art

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Taxidermy Bird Diorama

19th Century Victorian Taxidermy Bird Diorama

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H 25.75 in W 28.75 in D 10 in

19th Century Victorian Taxidermy Bird Diorama

Located in London, GB

A remarkable mid-19th century early Victorian taxidermy bird diorama, set within its original satinwood case with turned finials and bun feet.

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Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Dioramas

Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Dioramas

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H 12.5 in W 16 in D 2 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Dioramas

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic pair of Victorian era owl dioramas in shadow boxes. Creatively assembled with natural elements, decoupaged lithograph clippings, and hand painted backgrounds.

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Shadow Boxes

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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Located in Martlesham, GB

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Located in Norwell, MA

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the victorian diorama you’re looking for. A victorian diorama — often made from wood, glass and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian diorama, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian diorama, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one victorian diorama that is appealing in its simplicity, but F. Carlson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Victorian Diorama?

Prices for a victorian diorama start at $750 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,500.