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Japanese Pair Art Nouveau Style Butterfly and Flowers Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-981 Pair Japanese butterfly and flowers garden candle lanterns. Can be purchased individually for
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly

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Iron

11 Aesthetic Movement Minton Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Plates Butterflies
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 11 Minton hand painted dessert plates is a wonderful example of the artistry of the Aesthetic Movement. Dated 1881, these depict the combination of flowers and insects so...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly
By Albertus Seba 1
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities. Prints come from published volumes in Amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. Condition is...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Butterfly

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Paper

A Large Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated with flowers and butterflies. Meiji Era
Located in London, GB
A Very large Cloisonné Enamel Vase decorated flowers and butterflies. Meiji period (late 19th
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19th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Enamel

Antique Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng Gilt and Red Flower Butterfly Tea Set
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Chinese export porcelain with gilt painted flower petals, the centre with a gilt painted butterfly
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18th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
composition of colorful butterflies and insects resting on or flying near various Chinese flowers and foliage
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

Still Life Arrangement - Dutch Old Master 17thC art oil painting fruit butterfly
By Leendert de Laeff
Located in Hagley, England
canvas on panel depicts a still life of fruit with insects and butterflies. A superb 17th century Old
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Butterfly

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Oil

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly Spiderweb Fluted Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

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Earthenware, Glass

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly Spiderweb Semiramis Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

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Earthenware, Glass

Art Nouveau 14kt/Sterling, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond + Pearl Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
topped in sterling silver, this gorgeous 3-dimensional butterfly is adorned with an assortment of
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage George III Style Lacquered Wood Hand Painted Butterfly Flower Knife Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George III Style Lacquered Wood Hand Painted Butterfly & Flower Knife Box. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wood

Lejambre Style French Japonesque Aesthetic Movement Butterfly Inlaid Oak Eterget
By A. H. Lejambre
Located in Sharon, CT
A Japonesque Eterget made of oak with four large wood inlays of insects. Measuring in metric suggests a French Manufacture, or a French Cabinetmaker in America ( Lejambre, Philadelph...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Butterfly

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Oak

Set of 4 Antique Butterfly Prints Also Showing Caterpillars and Pupae
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 4 antique butterfly prints. Most likely originating from an edition of 'Unterhaltungen aus
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Early 19th Century German Antique Butterfly

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Paper

Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design
Located in New York, NY
has beautiful green leaf and red flower bud design around, and butterfly design at center. Cup with
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Early 20th Century European Antique Butterfly

Materials

Gold

Antique Bing Grøndahl Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain vase with hand-painted butterflies and flowers. Handles modelled
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1870s Danish Victorian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique English Paper Mache Serving Tray with Gilt Flowers Butterflies
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
various flowers, vines, and butterflies and moths.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Butterfly

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Paper

Antique 1880s Haji Jalili Persian Rug, Butterfly Medallion, 12 x 17
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
butterflies dancing within a single flower, and within the darker bands of the medallion are stylized
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Butterfly

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Wool

Korean Late 19th Century Two-Toned Side Chest with Brass Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
butterfly-shaped hardware. This Korean cabinet features a rectangular top sitting above a two-toned façade
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19th Century Korean Antique Butterfly

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Wood

Edwardian 1900s Demantoid Garnet Opal Old Mine Diamond Butterfly Pendant/ Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams Diamond Details: .75ct total weight, old mine brilliant, G Color, VS Clarity Opal:...
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Early 1900s Antique Butterfly

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Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Fluted Altar Vase w/ Butterfly Moth - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Fluted Altar Vases w/ Butterfly Ormolu - a Pair. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Butterfly

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
iridescent Butterfly Wings set in Sterling Silver. The natural Butterfly Wings are set behind glass to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

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Sterling Silver

French Vintner s Wine Tasting Table with Tilt-Top Butterfly Wedge Support
Located in Atlanta, GA
top, and butterfly wedge support. The table is nicely raised and supported by its trestle base and
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19th Century French Antique Butterfly

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Wood

English Tole Floral Butterfly Decorative Bucket with Egyptian Handles, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English tole floral and butterfly decorative painted bucket with flanking Egyptian revival gilt
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1850s English William IV Antique Butterfly

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Brass, Tin

Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
hardware in the shape of a butterfly was common and therefore the cabinet is named after it. The cabinet is
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19th Century Korean Campaign Antique Butterfly

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Brass

Early 1900s Pair Antiques Japanese Porcelain Vases with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vases made of polychrome porcelain depicting hand-decorated flowers and butterflies
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

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Porcelain, Wood

Pietra Dura Butterfly Moth Insect Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
of a flying butterfly or moth insect and set in a beautiful double braided mounting in 14 Karat Gold
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Butterfly

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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Rococo Floral Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
cream and blue with scrolls, flowers and butterflies - solid pine wood construction throughout with
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Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Butterfly

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Softwood, Paint

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Papillon with Applied Butterflies, Ca 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
, three freely applied butterflies with silver-yellow crumbs (also cobalt papillon). Manufactured by
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

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Glass

18 Karat Gold Butterfly Pendant Invisibly Set with 5.53 Carat Pink Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold butterfly pendant. The butterfly is invisibly set with square cut
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Early 1900s Contemporary Antique Butterfly

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Aurelian, A Natural History of English Moths Butterflies Plate XXXVIII
By Moses Harris
Located in Paonia, CO
and Butterflies Hand colored engraving 1778 edition 17.88 x 11.00 Very good condition
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1770s Antique Butterfly

Materials

Engraving

Very Rare Antique Hand Carved Butterfly Boarder Printing Block for Wallpaper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
for butterfly borders. This piece is part of a suite, I have included a picture above of all the
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19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Butterfly

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Sycamore

Two Antique Bing Grondahl Plates, Hand-Painted with Butterfly and Insect
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique b & g Bing & Grondahl plates. Hand-painted with butterfly and insect. Measures: 16.5
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19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Butterfly

Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Butterflies Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th century Palissy chalices vases with butterflies signed Thomas Sergent, the feets are
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Butterfly

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Majolica

GIA Certified .12 Carat Diamond Amethyst Pearl Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Art Nouveau butterfly brooch. 18k yellow gold with silver tops set with 12 rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl Saucer Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration Condition 4 bowls crackled all
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Butterfly

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Porcelain

Hard stone panel depicting a parrot with a butterfly and plant motifs, Italy
Located in Madrid, España
Hard stone mosaic panel depicting a parrot with a butterfly and plant motifs, late 18th-century
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Butterfly

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Stone, Marble

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings. In 1876, the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Butterfly

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Porcelain Vase with Bird and Butterfly
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
bird, butterfly and floral motifs. The decor is further embellished with gilt accents throughout
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Butterfly

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Porcelain

Antique 19K Yellow Gold Eros with Butterfly Symbol of Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
in a serene pose. The figure gestures towards a butterfly, adding a touch of whimsy and grace
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Early 20th Century Antique Butterfly

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Yellow Gold

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Vase with Butterflies Attr Honda Yo
Located in Long Island City, NY
shape with pronounced base. Intricate butterfly motif and floral patterns. Gold stone flakes. Gilt rims
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Butterfly

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Copper, Enamel

Fine Antique Chinese Butterfly Hand Painted Lacquered Large Side Table Cupboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese Wedding cupboard decorated with gold leaf butterfly's to be used for folded linens etc A very
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wood

Art-deco Vase "Roses And Butterflies" By Sevres, Era Daum Galle Goupy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Charming goblet on glass feet decorated with butterflies and roses by the crystal factory of Sevres
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1920s Antique Butterfly

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Glass

French Solid Cast Iron French Scrolling "Butterfly" Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Antique cast iron French pastry style black scrolling "Butterfly" coffee table with marble top
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Butterfly

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Marble, Iron

18ct Gold Victorian Butterfly Necklace Set with Seed Pearls Natural Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Necklace 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Makers Mark S S Beautiful, Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 20k Gold 6.30ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Butterfly Folding Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Butterfly 20k Solid Yellow Gold, Chain 12K Solid Yellow Gold, Pin 18k Gold w/ Metal Pin Weight: 17.27 Grams
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19th Century Antique Butterfly

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize
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1890s Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Jade

French Pate-de-Verre Glass Butterfly Bowl, Argy Rousseau, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Molded signature of G. Argy Rousseau. Literature: Janine Bloch-Dermant, G. Argy-Rousseau Glassware as Art, p. 178
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1920s Antique Butterfly

Materials

Art Glass

Butterflies Moths in Nature: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
Butterfly, the Larke Skipper Butterfly, the Small Skipper Butterfly, the Scarce Marvel de Jour Moth, the
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Butterfly

Materials

Engraving

Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser
Located in New York, NY
PAINTED ENAMEL IMAGE OF A FROLICKING FAIRY, CHERUB, EROS OR ANGEL WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS WHO IS HOLDING A
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Butterfly

Materials

Enamel

Attributed to Josef Lauer, Still Life with Roses, Tulips, Apples and Butterflies
By Josef Lauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
It would be hard to surpass the luscious allure of this 19th-century still life. Although unsigned, the vibrant colors and exquisite detailing reveal the hand of a master. That maste...
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19th Century Antique Butterfly

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Japanese Dish Green and Red Enamel Flowers Butterfly, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Great decoration. Japanese version on Chinese 17th century Ko Akae piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japa...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Butterfly

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Porcelain

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The
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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

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Enamel

Antique circa 1900 Chinese Export Burr Elm Brass Engraved Sideboard Butterfly
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
all hand hammered and engraved butterfly’s which look exquisite. The piece has been fitted with a
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Butterfly

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly Spiderweb Bowl-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
By Reissner Stellmacher Kessel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Butterfly

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Wings and Wonders of the Garden – Rare Botanical and Butterfly Plates from 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Butterflies and Botanical Rarities – Plates IV–VI from Meerburgh’s 1775 Leiden Garden This
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Butterfly

Materials

Paper

Antique English 18th Century George III Mahogany Butterfly Pembroke Table C.1780
Located in London, GB
Antique English 18th Century George III mahogany butterfly pembroke table circa 1780 A George
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18th Century English George III Antique Butterfly

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Mahogany

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Floral and Butterflies Motifs
Located in Barrington, IL
with floral medallions, butterflies, and scattered blossoms, lending the rug a poetic balance of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Butterfly

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Antique Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique butterfly you’re looking for. An antique butterfly — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique butterfly you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique butterfly, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, René Lalique and Bing Grøndahl produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Butterfly?

The average selling price for an antique butterfly at 1stDibs is $1,801, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $475,000 for the highest priced.