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Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
$4,390
£3,364.40
€3,866.79
CA$6,165.97
A$6,900.86
CHF 3,612.35
MX$83,832.92
NOK 45,867.70
SEK 43,284.01
DKK 28,853.06
About the Item
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 various preserved butterflies amidst a ravaged bamboo landscape.
One of one. In stock and ready to ship.
Includes: French cleat wall-mounting hardware.
Width: 24” (60.9 cm)
Depth: 15” (12.7 cm)
Height: 36” (91.4 cm)
Cord Length: 8’ (243.8 cm)
Materials: Glass-fronted wood vitrine with ebonized frame, upcycled antique little egret, bamboo shoots, leaves, oil paint, preserved butterflies, acrylic sheet, brass fittings, 40w LED, cotton cord.
About the Artist: Christopher Tennant’s handmade lighting and illuminated cases have been featured in 1stDibs' magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Airmail, and W, among other outlets, and been the subject of several solo exhibitions, most recently at the Vanderbilt Museum, in 2022. Tennant New York brings these items together under one retail roof for the first time. We hope you like the vibe.
- Creator:Tennant New York (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2016
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:Repaired: Antique taxidermy specimens have been lightly restored.
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7915242326092
Tennant New York
Tennant New York makes heirloom-quality lighting and decorative objects from upcycled antiques and sustainably sourced materials. Founded by artist and former magazine editor Christopher Tennant, it celebrates the totemic power of provenance, the imperfect beauty of nature, and the unmatched elegance of early 20th century design. Each signed-and-numbered limited-edition piece is made by hand in our carriage house workshop in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Lead time for most orders is 6 to 8 weeks.
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