Items Similar to Composition of a Plaster Skull Decorated with Butterflies
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Composition of a Plaster Skull Decorated with Butterflies
About the Item
A modern approach to taxidermy with this plastered skull covered with shells of green beetles. The helmet-like covering is made from the Blue Morpho butterfly, and they are known to be one of the giant butterflies in the world. Fun fact: the butterfly’s outer wings are brownish and have six ‘eyes.’ This makes the predators believe they’re more impressive than they are. The plastered skull dates from circa 21st century and stands on a wooden pedestal.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Diameter: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 13131stDibs: LU3301119130932
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2017
172 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 7 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: leuven, Belgium
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllColorful Insect Composition in Czech Mouth Blown Glass Globe
Located in Leuven , BE
This lovely colorful composition of five purple wing grasshoppers. Titanacris albipes come from South America and are one of the most beautiful grasshoppers in the world.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
19th C Anatomical Didactic Model of a Torso with Removable Organs.
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical models have been used for centuries as an adjunct to teaching anatomy, and play an important role in the history of anatomical education. Models became popular over time f...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Memento Mori Composition of Two Wooden Skulls, a Stag beetle and a Red Coral Bra
Located in Leuven , BE
The skull is composed out of light brown wood, with a metallic beetle holding a smaller replica of the wooden skull between its two front legs. On the top...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material
Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Leather Covered Walking Monkey Statue with Glass Eyes and Beautiful Age Patina
Located in Leuven , BE
This realistic handcrafted leather covered Monkey has a very nice age patina and would constitute a beautiful Natural History piece in every type of design envirronement. The skin de...
Category
20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather
You May Also Like
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape.
This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Plaster Model of Male Bust with Markings, France, 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Plaster bust on base. Preliminary study for marble carving with markings for the stonemason.
France, 1850-1880.
A very decorative piece.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Plaster
Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Orientalist Pair of Polychromed Plaster Arabesque Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Orientalist pair of polychromed plaster arabesque figures.
Finely detailed pair of Orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures. Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden tur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Wood
