Butterfly - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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A set of three decorative butterfly wing art panels, each 20 × 34 cm, handmade from real butterfly wings, mounted behind glass, signed and dated ’74, provenance Veilinghuis, origin DR Congo, sold with stands.
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Description from the seller
A special set of three decorative artworks, handmade from real butterfly wings and mounted behind glass. The compositions depict stylized tribal/African figures and are each signed and dated ’74.
The works display a carefully assembled mosaic technique whereby the natural colors and patterns of the butterfly wings form a striking decorative whole. Such Butterfly Wing Art was produced in the 1960s and 70s as artisanal decorative art and is today beloved by collectors of vintage, ethnographic, and decorative objects.
Dimensions (per piece)
* 20 × 34 cm
Condition
The panels are in neat vintage condition with normal signs of wear and aging. The frames show wear and the backgrounds are locally discolored. Some small imperfections are visible, appropriate to the age. Please refer to the photos for an accurate impression of the state.
Special features
* Set of 3 matching panels
* Handmade from real butterfly wings
* Signed and dated ’74
* Behind glass in original frames
* Decorative tribal depiction?
* Vintage collectible
A special set of three decorative artworks, handmade from real butterfly wings and mounted behind glass. The compositions depict stylized tribal/African figures and are each signed and dated ’74.
The works display a carefully assembled mosaic technique whereby the natural colors and patterns of the butterfly wings form a striking decorative whole. Such Butterfly Wing Art was produced in the 1960s and 70s as artisanal decorative art and is today beloved by collectors of vintage, ethnographic, and decorative objects.
Dimensions (per piece)
* 20 × 34 cm
Condition
The panels are in neat vintage condition with normal signs of wear and aging. The frames show wear and the backgrounds are locally discolored. Some small imperfections are visible, appropriate to the age. Please refer to the photos for an accurate impression of the state.
Special features
* Set of 3 matching panels
* Handmade from real butterfly wings
* Signed and dated ’74
* Behind glass in original frames
* Decorative tribal depiction?
* Vintage collectible
Details
Number of objects
3
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
butterfly
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Butterfly
Height
34 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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