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1960s, Set of 3 Round Domed Glass Frames, Exotic Butterflies Taxidermi, Germany

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Mid-century German made round brass coloured frames with domed glass. Beautifully presented large exotic butterflies mounted on a beige backdrop. Each frame is held by a gold coloured velvet ribbon and a gold coloured metal ring. Typical mid-century decoration with a traditional antique vibe. You will find a detailed description on the back of each frame in German, here in short: a – lat. papilio lormieri from Africa (Congo and Madagaskar) b – lat. papilio thoas cinyras from South America (Equador, Peru and Bolivia) c – lat. papilio phorcas from Africa (Sierra Leone, Niger and Congo)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Faded colours matching the framing. One of the butterflies comes with a cracked left wing (in the frame to the left and last image).
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556241270242

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