Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Insect and Butterfly Prints

Insecta

Butterflies, moths, beetles and their life cycles, from early entomological engravings to the colour-printed plates of the later 19th century.

104 prints

Period

Before 1700 118th century 67Early 19th century 104Late 19th century 7420th century 16

Artist or book

Bertuch 64Calwer's Käferbuch 8Nozeman and Sepp 4Duméril 3Sir William Jardine 3
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  1. Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 97Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$495
  2. Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Spider and Butterfly by Bertuch, 1800
    Pl. 98Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Spider and Butterfly by Bertuch, 1800 1800$385
  3. Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800
    Pl. 99Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800 1800$315
  4. Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 100Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800 1800$280
  5. Antique Giant Locust & Grasshopper Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 101Antique Giant Locust & Grasshopper Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800 1800$350
  6. Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings, Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 102Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings, Bertuch, c.1800 1800$520
  7. Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings, Bertuch, c.1815
    Pl. 103Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings, Bertuch, c.1815 1815$385
  8. Antique Crickets & Mole Cricket Engraving, Bertuch, 1807
    Pl. 104Antique Crickets & Mole Cricket Engraving, Bertuch, 1807 1807$325