£150 - £250
Y A DEYROLLE BRASS DISPLAY CASE OF BUTTERFLIES WITH SIGNATURE, 20TH CENTURY OR EARLY 21ST CENTURY Provenance:Property of a Lady, Eaton Square, London Founded in Paris in 1831, Maison Deyrolle is a scientific and educational institute specialising in taxidermy and entomology. In the 1920s and 30s, their collections inspired the work of artists such as André Breton and Salvador Dali, see Dali's The Ship with Butterfly Sails, 1937. With over 190 years of history, the iconic house still operates today, continuing to promote nature and it's heritage through exhibitions, partnerships, and editorial projects.
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaningOne butterfly has become unstuck from the glass, please see imagesSome splits and chips to the baseADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.
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