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A Set Of Four Oval Framed Butterfly Prints

£1,675    $2,146    €2,034
A set of four 19th Century beautifully illustrated chromolithographs of butterflies, moths and caterpillars. Depicting life stages of various moths and butterflies, including caterpillars feeding on their native food sources, by W.F Kirby, circa 1885.
 
These are presented in our handmade copies of an original Regency frame, of rectangular form, with a central oval border and verre eglomise glazing. These frames are made in our workshop, using the traditional methods of wood, plaster, gesso, bole and gilding with 23 carat gold leaf. They are subtly aged and finished with a period or hand cast brass picture ring for hanging.
 
The chromolithographs were from ''''European Butterflies & Moths'''' By W.F Kirby, assistant in the zoological department, British Museum & secretary to the Entomological society of London.
 
 
Internal Reference: TD2030
Antique Number: SA1014626
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 31.5cm (12.4inches)
Width is 25cm (9.8inches)
Depth is 2.5cm (1.0inches)
Antique #SA1014626, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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