A few examples of appraisal values for
MANTIS

• THELEN, Hubert J., (American,
  THELEN, Hubert J., (American, 20th Century): ''Mantis'', Oil/Masonite, 27'' x 19'', signed upper left and dated 1963, signed, titled, and dated verso #54, encased in a custom extruded aluminum frame, 27'' x 19 1/4''. #54 From the Artists Raisonne, in his words, ''PRAYING MANTID, 16X24, 1963 An abstract painting of a praying mantis showing head, foreleg, egg mass, and embryo. A red beetle is about to be caught. The frame was made by me from extruded aluminum using my patented grating bars.''
• AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED PRAYING
  AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED PRAYING MANTIS. Late 20th century. Standing wooden praying mantis with original paint. Originally held something in one "hand". 31"h. 32"l.
• J. D. Brasser (French, b. ca. 1946)
  J. D. Brasser (French, b. ca. 1946) "Praying Mantis", a large gilded brass figure, 1970, presented on a custom-crafted gilt-brass and black smoked mirror stand in "Bamboo" decor, accompanied by the original bill of sale from the sculptor, h. 30-1/2", w. 24-1/4", d. 15-3/4".
• WILHELM FUESSEL "PRAYING MANTIS"
  WILHELM FUESSEL "PRAYING MANTIS" BRONZE SCULPTURE Wilhelm Fuessel Foundry patinated verdigris bronze statue sculpture depicting a Surrealist praying mantis, marked "W. F?ssel / BERLIN" to underside, in the manner of Andre Masson (French 1896-1987). 8.25" H x 9.28" W x 3" D.
• Chinese carved jade tomato plant;
  Chinese carved jade tomato plant; crawling vines with praying mantis resting on upper leaf. On wooden base; also with fabric lined and covered box. Overall: 7 1/2"H. Repair to two flowers/buds.
• MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT
  MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT QUARANTENA ETCHING ,1971La Quarantena, edition 5 of 35.
• GEFEVRE UTILE MANTIS BISCUITS
  GEFEVRE UTILE MANTIS BISCUITS LU.Gefevre Utile Mantis Biscuits Lu. Print. Measures 25 inches high x 17 inches wide in a 2 inch frame.
• BAMANA, SOGO BO MEREKUN MARIONETTE,
  BAMANA, SOGO BO MEREKUN MARIONETTE, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., Mali, carved wood, incised sheet metal, red fiber, cowrie shells, depicting female figure with headdress, 16.5"h x 4"w
• JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE
  JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE TSUBASigned. Decorated on both sides with a mantis and other insects. Diameter 3 in. (Cond: good)
• Shadowboxed Collection of Insect
  Shadowboxed Collection of Insect Specimens, the white background and black frame containing forty specimens of the genera Metopodontus and Prosopocoelus, the so-called stag or bison beetles, h. 10-1/4", w. 15-1/2", d. 2-1/4".
• AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE
  AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PAINTED M...AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PAINTED MANTIS SHRIMP MODELED EWER, SHIPWRECK ARTIFACT, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, with a bulbous body and sides centering native carp swimming amidst marine foliage beneath a lotus petal collar, enclosing a nicely detailed mantis shrimp form neck with curved body and back supporting a basket shaped mouth while its claws clutch a serpentine spout, opposite a curling worm form handle, raised on a lotus petals decorated flaring circular base. Height: 12" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 6" Condition: Good condition for Vietnamese shipwreck artifacts including but not limited to dulled surface, encrusted marine life residue, crazing, kiln firing flaws and surface buildup throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• THE DEADLY MANTIS 1957 ONE SHEET
  THE DEADLY MANTIS 1957 ONE SHEET MOVIE POSTER Starring Craig Stevens, Alix Talton, and William Hopper. #57/132, 9673
• AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE
  AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PAINTED M...AN UNUSUAL VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PAINTED MANTIS SHRIMP MODELED EWER, SHIPWRECK ARTIFACT, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, with a bulbous body and sides centering native carp swimming amidst marine foliage beneath a lotus petal collar, enclosing a nicely detailed mantis shrimp form neck with curved body and back supporting a basket-shaped mouth while its claws clutch a serpentine spout, opposite a curling worm form handle, raised on lotus petals decorated flaring circular base. Height: 12" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 6" Condition: Good condition for Vietnamese shipwreck artifacts including but not limited to dulled surface, encrusted marine life residue, crazing, kiln firing flaws, and surface buildup throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• Shadowboxed Collection of Insect
  Shadowboxed Collection of Insect Specimens, the white background and black frame containing twelve specimens of the genus Pepsis, the tarantula hawk wasp, exhibiting specimens from Asia and South America, h. 10-1/4", w. 15-1/2", d. 2".
• IVAN MOSCA (ITALIAN, 1915 -
  IVAN MOSCA (ITALIAN, 1915 - 2005), "IMENOTTERI", 1954, OIL ON PANEL, SLIGHTLY ABSTRACTED STUDY OF A WINGED INSECT STANDING ON SOLID...Ivan Mosca (Italian, 1915 - 2005), "Imenotteri", 1954, oil on panel, slightly abstracted study of a winged insect standing on solid surface, naturalized background, etched lines in foreground suggest webbing, signed lower right, dated lower left, additional information/ inscription verso, in simple frame with loss, painting with wear consistent with age including small areas of scattered loss/ flaking mainly near edge, sold as is, ss: 4 1/4" h. x 6 1/2" w.
• BAMANA PEOPLES, "MEREKUN"
  BAMANA PEOPLES, "MEREKUN" MARIONETTE, EX-MUSEUM 20th c., West Africa (Mali), dark patina carved wood, depicting a male head and torso raised on a tapered handle, mounted to a wood stand, museum accession number along handle bottom, 23"h (total)
• Two Butterfly Specimens each
  Two Butterfly Specimens each depicting a South American example encased with ants and a tarantula together with a vinegar spider and a megalodon tooth. Height of tallest 21 3/4 x width 14 3/4 inches.
• MANUEL CIPRIANO GOMES MAFRA
  MANUEL CIPRIANO GOMES MAFRA (1829-1905), THREE LIZARDS, TOAD, AND BEETLEManuel Cipriano Gomes Mafra, (1829-1905) Three lizards, toad, and beetle, Portuguese Palissy glazed majolica ceramic Signed: M. Mafra / Caldes / Portugal Portuguese Palissy glazed majolica ceramic Dimensions: 2.5" H x 11.5" Dia.
• FANTASTICAL HUMAN HYBRID CANE20th
  FANTASTICAL HUMAN HYBRID CANE20th Century- High relief carved stag handle of a fantasy creature that has the body of a flying insect and the face of a man, signed sterling quadruple ring collar, exotic wood shaft and a matching stag ferrule. H.- 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" O.L.- 37 1/2"
• 2pc Yang Qilian (20th Cent.
  2pc Yang Qilian (20th Cent. Chinese) ''Insects'' Album Paintings Watercolor on Paper 11.75''x12'' Image. An intricate pair of paintings depicting crickets, praying mantis, frog and caterpillar on fruit and grasses. Calligraphy inscription with artist chop seals upper right. Framed 21.5''x16.5''. Excellent condition. 20th century.
• 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.
• Shadowboxed Collection of Insect
  Shadowboxed Collection of Insect Specimens, the black-lined background and frame containing four specimens of the green and purple winged grasshopper from Guyana, h. 15-1/2", w. 19-3/4", d. 2-1/4".
• A South East Asian painted wood
  A South East Asian painted wood marionette in the form of a tiger, 48 x 31cm More Information Minor scuffs and scratches consistent with use, no obvious damage or repairs, strings tangled
• BAMANA PEOPLES, NTOMO
  BAMANA PEOPLES, NTOMO SEVEN-HORNED MASK Mali, carved wood, the oval human face surmounted with high comb of vertical spikes behind standing female figure, on custom metal stand, 22"h x 7"w (mask)
• Fossilized Manticoceras, Morocco,
  Fossilized Manticoceras, Morocco, Devonian Period diameter 6 in — 15.2 cm
• BAMANA PEOPLES, JANUS FEMALE FIGURE
  BAMANA PEOPLES, JANUS FEMALE FIGURE 20th c., Mali, dark stained carved wood, the double-headed figure divided by large headrest, raised on slender neck, supported by two male figures on domed base, 36"h x 9"w x 8"d
• MANUEL CIPRIANO GOMES MAFRA,
  MANUEL CIPRIANO GOMES MAFRA, (1829-1905), TWO TOADS AND LIZARD WITH BEETLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY, PORTUGUESE PALISSYWARE GLAZED CERAMIC, 1Manuel Cipriano Gomes Mafra, (1829-1905) Two Toads and Lizard with Beetle, late 19th century Portuguese Palissyware glazed ceramic Signed: M. Mafra / Caldes / Portugal / 6 1.5" H x 9.25" Dia. Portuguese Palissyware glazed ceramic Dimensions: 1.5" H x 9.25" Dia.
• 2 ANTIQUE ANDEAN INDIAN MANTA2
  2 ANTIQUE ANDEAN INDIAN MANTA2 Antique Andean Indian Manta Condition: Please Email for a detailed condition report.
• Three framed butterfly specimens
  Three framed butterfly specimens including Chrysiridia Madagascarensis from Madagascar, Papilio Lorquinianus Albertisi from Celebes, and Morpho Menelaus from Peru; all in good condition; the two larger frames each 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" (approx.)
• An early 20th Century Japanese
  An early 20th Century Japanese carved ivory figure of a bird carrying a winged insect in its beak 4.25ins (109mm) long x 2ins (51mm) high (Meiji period - damaged)
• BAMANA PEOPLES, NTOMO
  BAMANA PEOPLES, NTOMO SEVEN-HORNED MASK Mali, carved wood, seeds, fibre, cowrie shells, glass beads, the oval human face surmounted with high comb of vertical spikes, on custom metal stand, 24"h x 8"w (mask)
• ANONYMOUS BLUE HERON, MANSON
  ANONYMOUS BLUE HERON, MANSON MEEKINS RIG Avon, North Carolina, circa 1970, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, painted M.M brand, mounted on cut log base including four vintage photos on Manson Meekins in action.
• JAPANESE CARVED FIGURE 'BUTTERFLY
  JAPANESE CARVED FIGURE 'BUTTERFLY MANA' AND CONTEMPORARY DECORATED WOOD FIGUREJapanese Carved Figure 'Butterfly Mana' and Contemporary Decorated Wood Figure
• MANTA RAY SCULPTURE ON WOODTwo
  MANTA RAY SCULPTURE ON WOODTwo Manta rays; carved; on wood base structure. John Perry stamp. Artist: John Perry Dimensions: 15"H Country of Origin: England
• PAIR MOTH & INSECT STUDIES,
  PAIR MOTH & INSECT STUDIES, GOUACHE, PARISH-HADLEY 20th c., Flying Insects, finely detailed, gouache and watercolor on paper, unsigned, hand-painted frames and octagonal mats with marbled paper onlays, each 25"squ
• A Group of Two Stag Antler
  A Group of Two Stag Antler Handles one depicting an octopus atop a barnacle covered post with carved red seal mark to base the other of an orangutan holding a persimmon and seated atop a tree trunk. Height of taller 5 1/4 inches.