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Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...
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20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin, Lucite

Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
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20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Specimen Coffee Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
used in 3D printing or the way an entomologist might pin an insect specimen in their archive. Batten
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2010s Hong Kong Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Aluminum

Vintage School Teaching Display of Usefull Insects
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A classical vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating usefull insects (insects as
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
invertebrates and insects. It includes eight specimens, each meticulously illustrated with a focus on anatomical
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Used as teaching material in German schools
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching material in German
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
Located in Berghuelen, DE
showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the forest edge. Used as teaching material in German
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

12 Brownfield Aesthetic Movement Cobalt Blue Gold Fruit Dessert Plates
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
finest. Each plate is uniquely decorated with a gold overlay depicting different fruit specimens
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

"Specimen N*01" Side table in bleached maple and handmade leather marquetry
By Atelier C.u.b
Located in Montreal, QC
Inspired by cabinets of curiosity, and naturalized insects, we've created an imaginary new specimen
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2010s Canadian Other End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giant Genuine Natural Colombian Copal
Located in New York, NY
excellent insect specimens, as seen in this giant piece. Copal helps transform negative energy into
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Giant Genuine Natural Colombian Copal
Giant Genuine Natural Colombian Copal
H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
Curious insect cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful cabinet for insect specimens with 20 drawers. Each drawer has different bugs in it
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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Glass

Curious insect cabinet
Curious insect cabinet
H 63 in W 23 in D 13 in
Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Located in Lowestoft, GB
carabid beetle, various dung beetles, a Lantern Fly and several hundred other insect specimens, the
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy

Materials

Mahogany, Natural Fiber

Four Late 19th to 20th C Zoology Entomology Faux Book Box Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastic collection of four book boxes, containing pinned insect specimens. The book boxes are
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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Pair of English Collectors Specimen Cabinets with Butterflies and Insects
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Specimen Cabinets of the William IV Period Constructed in goncalo alves, rising
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Antique 19th Century European William IV Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

A Rare Natural Specimen: A Collection of Insects in a Pair of Wooden Show Cases
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural Wunderkammer Specimen of insects. The Specimens are stuffed and mounted inside a
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20th Century Italian Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

SET OF 4 HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS BY E. DONOVAN 1798-1799
Located in valatie, NY
Hand Colored Engravings from, “The Epitome of the Natural History of Insects of China” by E
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Drawings

19th C. Meissen Hand Painted Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
realistic botanical specimens, butterflies and insects add to the bright enamel palette. Perfect cabinet
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Antique 19th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunningly rendered, 17th century, richly colored, oil-on-copper painting of insect specimens from
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Antique 1670s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Copper

17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting
17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting
H 12.75 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
Entomology Specimen Collection in Display Case
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing collection of 30 insect specimens encased forever in acrylic are wonderful for
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Late 20th Century Asian Taxidermy

Materials

Acrylic

Four Late 19th Century Lepidopterology & Enthmology Faux Book Box Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of four book boxes, containing pinned butterfly, moth and insect specimens
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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine, Paper

Goliathus Beetle, Deconstructed and Mounted 'The Largest Insect in the World'
Located in New York, NY
Goliathus beetle specimen (Goliathus), deconstructed and mounted on a wooden base in a metal and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Other

Hasharat's Defying Gravity: Flight Meets Geometry
Located in New York, NY
real insect specimens. At the center, a vibrant emerald-hued beetle with extended wings commands
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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Paper

Vintage Insect Collection in Specimen Box from France
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage European collection of bug specimens, mounted and labelled in a wooden shadow box with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Other Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! Large specimens with Latin names. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Collection of Resin Incased Insect Specimens
Located in Oakland, CA
This wonderful collection was a de-acquisition from a museum in New Mexico. Nice aged resin from around 1920. This large and rare collection consists of 98 pieces. On sale for throug...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Stick insects Specimens in a 19th Century Globe
Located in Marseille, FR
7 phasmatodeas in a 19th century globe. Good condition. Dimensions of the globe: Height 48.5 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 20 cm.
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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

A Collection Of 72 Boxed Entomological Specimen Displays Circa 1920
By George Fox Wilson
Located in London, GB
variously mounted and bottled insect specimens; wax fruit, flowers and foliage; wax cross-sections
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Art

Plant Reproduction Science Class Specimens
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
plant , insect , and animal specimens.
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Insects Specimen Wall Hanging Sculpture Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique vintage group of insect specimens mounted in a wood and glass wall hanging box. Appears to
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Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Miniature Italian Pietra Dura Insect Plaque
Located in Concord, MA
Miniature Italian Pietra Dura insect plaque. Oval with a fly, mosquito and ladybug. Measure: 7/8 x
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Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Miniature Italian Pietra Dura Insect Plaque
Miniature Italian Pietra Dura Insect Plaque
H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.13 in
Exceptional Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
This is a beautiful specimen and has fabulous winged exhibition.
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20th Century Thai Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exceptional Walking Stick Insect Taxidermy Mounted in Glassed Frame
Located in Cardiff, CA
Fabulous winged exhibition and would make a great collection in any vignette.
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20th Century Peruvian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of 1930s, Czechoslovakian Insect Life Studies, Prague
Located in Hudson, NY
An incredible pair of detailed studies of insect life containing pinned specimens, flora both above
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Vintage 1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

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Insect Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of insect specimen available for sale. The range of distinct insect specimen — often made from glass, wood and organic material — can elevate any home. Insect specimen have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern insect specimen are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Insect Specimen?

Prices for insect specimen start at $290 and top out at $52,840 with the average selling for $1,500.