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AUTOMATON BUTTERFLY. American
AUTOMATON BUTTERFLY. American late 19th century pine. Box with felt fronting and a yellow felt covered butterfly with cast iron body. In the box is a spring and pendulum mechanism that moves the butterfly's wings. Worn. 19 1/2''h. 15''w. 5''d.
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SERGIO BUSTAMANTE (MEXICO, B. 1949)
SERGIO BUSTAMANTE (MEXICO, B. 1949) RESIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A Sergio Bustamante painted resin "Butterfly Boy", depicts seated boy with four applied butterflies to body. Signed on upper right shoulder. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Mexico DIMENSIONS: H. 23.5"x W. 12" x D. 12" CONDITION: Repaired butterfly on shoulder. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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ENAMEL BUTTERFLY PIN 1 x 2 1/4 in.
ENAMEL BUTTERFLY PIN 1 x 2 1/4 in.
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SERGIO BUSTAMANTE "LADY WITH
SERGIO BUSTAMANTE "LADY WITH BUTTERFLIES" BRONZE Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, b. 1949) modern surrealist "Busto de Dama con Mariposas / Lady Bust with Butterflies" patinated bronze sculpture of a woman holding a mask of her face with a kaleidoscope of butterflies atop her head, upon her shoulders and the rectangular base, together with a tapered blue painted wooden stand mounted with two blue mirrors, signed front right to base. 57" H x 21" W x 15.5" D with stand. Provenance: Removed from a Forest Hills estate.
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Artist Designed Butterfly
Artist Designed Butterfly Sculpturetextured and colored decoration.30 x 36 in. wingspan.
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DAVID KRACOV ENAMEL BUTTERFLY
DAVID KRACOV ENAMEL BUTTERFLY WALL SCULPTURE David Kracov (Switzerland b. 1968), "My Heat Is All A Flutter #4", metal and mixed media sculpture, depicting a three tier heart shape with butterflies, signed to lower right on turquoise butterfly and signed, titled, numbered 12/55 en verso, unframed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 21", w. 24", d. 6.25".
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BUTTERFLY BY ROBERT BOLLING
BUTTERFLY BY ROBERT BOLLING BRANDEGEE. Connecticut/ New York, 1849 - 1922. Watercolor on paper, unsigned. Brown butterfly. Framed, 13.5"h. 11.5"w.
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AUBREY SCHWARTZ (1928-2019), "MOTHS
AUBREY SCHWARTZ (1928-2019), "MOTHS & BUTTERFLIES," 1963 A FULL LEATHER-BOUND PORTFOLIO WITH 36 WATERCOLORS OF MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIESAubrey Schwartz (1928-2019), "Moths & Butterflies," 1963 A full leather-bound portfolio with 36 watercolors of moths and butterflies, in various sizes, all on wove paper with deckled edges, with the original interleaving tissue paper, title page, and embossed decorative end sheets, all housed in a leather and paper slipcase; 31 watercolors on paper laid to the original bound wove paper and 5 watercolors painted directly to the bound wove paper; 26 signed in pencil directly underneath the image, lower right: Abbey Schwartz; 10 initialed in pencil directly underneath the image, lower right: A.S.; the gilt title and date and 5 decorative embossed stamps on the spine of the full leather portfolio Dimensions: Full leather portfolio: 20.5" H x 16.5" W x 2" D; Slipcase: 21.25" H x 16.75" W x 2.5" D
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AUBREY SCHWARTZ (1928-2019), "MOTHS
AUBREY SCHWARTZ (1928-2019), "MOTHS & BUTTERFLIES," 1963 A FULL LEATHER-BOUND PORTFOLIO WITH 36 WATERCOLORS OF MOTHS AND BUTTERFLIESAubrey Schwartz (1928-2019), "Moths & Butterflies," 1963 A full leather-bound portfolio with 36 watercolors of moths and butterflies, in various sizes, all on wove paper with deckled edges, with the original interleaving tissue paper, title page, and embossed decorative end sheets, all housed in a leather and paper slipcase; 31 watercolors on paper laid to the original bound wove paper and 5 watercolors painted directly to the bound wove paper; 26 signed in pencil directly underneath the image, lower right: Abbey Schwartz; 10 initialed in pencil directly underneath the image, lower right: A.S.; the gilt title and date and 5 decorative embossed stamps on the spine of the full leather portfolio Dimensions: Full leather portfolio: 20.5" H x 16.5" W x 2" D; Slipcase: 21.25" H x 16.75" W x 2.5" D
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Group of Eight Butterflies
Group of Eight Butterflies
Estimate:$150-$250
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A Collection of Seven
A Collection of Seven Hand-Colored Engravings of Butterflies and Moths 19th c. including "Cynava" "Psyche" and "Sphinx" among others four after C. Vauthier three after P. Dumenit each sight 5 in. x 7 1/2 in. attractively matted and framed alike.
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SET OF THREE BUTTERFLY
SET OF THREE BUTTERFLY STUDIESwatercolor and ink on paper; unsigned; each framed between two sheets of acrylic; one 9 1/2 x 9 inches frame; one 9 x 8 1/4 inches frame; one 7 3/4 x 7 inches frame; Condition:
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After Maria Sybilla Merian
After Maria Sybilla Merian [BUTTERFLIES AND PLANT STUDY] Color photoreproduction
Estimate:$50-$75
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Butterfly tin litho mechanical push
Butterfly tin litho mechanical push toy; cast spoked wheels, vivid pattern on wings, early 20th C. Overall 27"H. Butterfly wingspan 9"W. Good condition, minor wear.
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A Handcolored Entomological
A Handcolored Entomological Illustration depicting a Southeast Asian megaera butterfly matted and framed. Height 7 1/4 x width 5 5/8 inches.
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AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY. "BUTTERFLIES
AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY. "BUTTERFLIES FOR BRAINS," IRON SCULPTURE (American, 20th century). Iron bust sculpture with iron butterflies atop white marble base, manufactured by Global Views available at Neiman Marcus and Perigold, overall 21" H x 14" W x 10" D.
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Franz Xaver Bergmann.
Franz Xaver Bergmann. butterflies, set of two. c. 1930, cold-painted bronze, enameled metal, plastic, metal wire. 2½ h × 3¼ w × ¾ d in. result: $750. estimate: $700–900. Impressed signature to underside of butterfly wings ‘B’ with urn-shaped cipher. Sold with seven associated Austrian bronzes: a spider, grasshopper, two sweat bees, a bumble bee, and two flies. Smallest example measures: 1/8 h x 1/2 w x 1/4 d inches.
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MENLIBAYEVA, Almagul, (Kazakhstani,
MENLIBAYEVA, Almagul, (Kazakhstani, 1969-): ''Butterfly'', Digital Archive Print, sight size 33.75'' x 47.5'', dated 2010, framed, 35.5'' x 49'', edition of 5.
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STANTON MACDONALD-WRIGHT, OH FLYING
STANTON MACDONALD-WRIGHT, OH FLYING BUTTERFLY I FEEL MYSELF A CREATURE OF DUST, 1966-67Stanton MacDonald-Wright, (1890 - 1973) Oh Flying Butterfly I Feel Myself a Creature of Dust, 1966-67, color woodcut, Artist's Proof signed, editioned, and dated lower left: No. 15 - Issa - StanTon - Kyoto - A.P. 1966-67 From The Haiku Series, #15 color woodcut, Artist's Proof Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 17 in. (52.71 x 43.18 cm.), Frame: 28 5/8 x 24 5/8 x 3/4 in. (72.71 x 62.55 x 1.91 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
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SIX PRINTS OF BUTTERFLIESSix
SIX PRINTS OF BUTTERFLIESSix Antique Prints of Butterflies , 6 hand-colored engravings on paper, sights 11 in. x 8 in. to 11 in. x 8 1/2 in., framed alike. (6 pcs.) . Provenance: Schwitz Collection, Franklin, LA
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THREE BUTTERFLIES/MOTHS IN
THREE BUTTERFLIES/MOTHS IN CASESThree Butterflies/Moths in Cases
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Helen Hyde (American 1868-1919)
Helen Hyde (American 1868-1919) "Butterflies". Color woodcut signed in the lower right 1908 cat. no. 77 "copyright 1908 by Helen Hyde" in the upper left "H H" and the artist's seal in the upper right matted and framed under glass overall apprx. 14-1/4" x 8-1/4".
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After Pieter Cramer (Dutch,
After Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721-1776) "Butterflies", suite of five chromolithographs, sight 10-1/2" x 8". Glazed, double-matted and presented in mahogany-grained frames.
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Arthur Gardiner Butler British 19th
Arthur Gardiner Butler British 19th century Butterflies and Moths watercolor on paper initialed and dated ''A.G.B. 1861'' 5 3/4 x 6 in. framed Estimate $ 200-300 Frame wear. Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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EMIL FUCHS (NY/AUSTRIA/UK,
EMIL FUCHS (NY/AUSTRIA/UK, 1866-1929) "Butterfly Girl", depicting a nude adolescent girl noticing a butterfly that has landed on her heel, cast and patinated bronze, circa 1898-1910, mounted on a variegated green plinth, signed on the base, stamped by Roman Bronze Works, NY. 14 1/2" tall. Very good condition.
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GROUP OF 4 HAND COLORED BUTTERFLY
GROUP OF 4 HAND COLORED BUTTERFLY STUDIES GROUP OF 4 BUTTERFLY STUDIES, LITHOGRAPHS WITH WATERCOLOR, DOUBLE MATTED IN FRAME.
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EVE SONNEMAN (b. 1946):
EVE SONNEMAN (b. 1946): "BUTTERFLIES IN PLASTIC" Cibachrome print 20 x 24 in. (sheet) signed titled dated 1983 and numbered 1/15 on verso. Provenance: Castelli Graphics New York.
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A PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL BUTTERFLY
A PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL BUTTERFLY PIN IN 18K 18K yellow gold enamel butterfly pin made in Italy, wings feature plique-a-jour enamel with diamond accents, 1.5 in. W, 6.8 grams
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RICHARD MACDONALD: "BUTTERFLY
RICHARD MACDONALD: "BUTTERFLY HALF LIFE SIZE"bronze inscribed in casting and numbered 13/90 33 inches high Condition:
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PIETER WITHOOS (1654 - 1693)
PIETER WITHOOS (1654 - 1693) BUTTERFLY, MOTHS, AND INSE...Pieter Withoos (1654 - 1693) Butterfly, Moths, and Insects gouache initialed P.W. lower right sight size: 9" x 6 1/2"
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A Set of Good Quality Various
A Set of Good Quality Various Specimen Butterflys in Silk Frames (11)
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BIRD AND BUTTERFLY WITH SPUN
BIRD AND BUTTERFLY WITH SPUN GLASS WINGS Germany silver blown glass butterfly with spun glass wings and blown glass milk glass bird with spun glass wings. 4'' to 5''. (Exc. Cond.)
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Edward Donovan (British, 1768-1837)
Edward Donovan (British, 1768-1837) "Butterflies", suite of eight hand-colored engravings, London, 1822. Glazed, matted and presented in burlwood frames.
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FOUR HEREND PORCELAIN BUTTERFLIES
FOUR HEREND PORCELAIN BUTTERFLIES (ONE REPAIRED) AND A SMALL PIERCED BOWLFour Herend Porcelain Butterflies (One Repaired) and a Small Pierced Bowl,
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BRONZE CHERUB WITH BUTTERFLY
BRONZE CHERUB WITH BUTTERFLY circa 1900. Patinaed bronze and gilt bronze.
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VINTAGE BUTTERFLY WEATHERVANE. A
VINTAGE BUTTERFLY WEATHERVANE. A molded and gilt sheet metal weathervane of a butterfly, attributed to Fiske, 21.5”H x 27”L, on a custom made stand, 23.5”H overall. Provenance: Purchased at the NY Winter Antiques Show prior 1980.