A set of boxes containing numerous butterflies, either pinned or preserved in paper envelopes: The collection consists of many species from various origins and families, with some species represented by a large number of specimens. The butterflies were likely intended for sale. The collection includes: - 21 glass entomological boxes measuring 26 x 39 cm, in varying conditions. - 2 boxes measuring 19 x 26 cm. They contain pinned butterflies, most of which require proper softening and mounting. The collection includes Nymphalidae—notably Charaxes spp.—as well as Papilionidae, Brassolidae, various diurnal and nocturnal species, etc. Of note: 11 P. zalmoxis and 11 P. antimachus - 26 glass entomological boxes, measuring 26 x 39 cm, heavily used. They contain butterflies wrapped in paper; therefore, they all need to be softened and spread out. The specimens come from various sources: the Americas (the U.S., French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador…), Africa (the Central African Republic), New Zealand, and Europe. The collection includes specimens from the Central African Republic and many from South America, such as Morpho butterflies (menelaus, hecuba, deidama...), Prepona spp., Brassolidae, etc. - 4 boxes also containing papillotes. This collection will appeal to artists, decorators, and restaurateurs, as well as collectors who may find interesting species here—specimens missing from their collections or suitable for exchange.
Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
€900
Buyer's premium
26%
A set of boxes containing numerous butterflies, either pinned or preserved in paper envelopes:
The collection consists of many species from various origins and families, with some species represented by a large number of specimens.
The butterflies were likely intended for sale.
The collection includes:
- 21 glass entomological boxes measuring 26 x 39 cm, in varying conditions.
- 2 boxes measuring 19 x 26 cm.
They contain pinned butterflies, most of which require proper softening and mounting.
The collection includes Nymphalidae—notably Charaxes spp.—as well as Papilionidae, Brassolidae, various diurnal and nocturnal species, etc.
Of note: 11 P. zalmoxis and 11 P. antimachus
- 26 glass entomological boxes, measuring 26 x 39 cm, heavily used.
They contain butterflies wrapped in paper; therefore, they all need to be softened and spread out.
The specimens come from various sources: the Americas (the U.S., French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador…), Africa (the Central African Republic), New Zealand, and Europe.
The collection includes specimens from the Central African Republic and many from South America, such as Morpho butterflies (menelaus, hecuba, deidama...), Prepona spp., Brassolidae, etc.
- 4 boxes also containing papillotes.
This collection will appeal to artists, decorators, and restaurateurs, as well as collectors who may find interesting species here—specimens missing from their collections or suitable for exchange.
Sale
Wednesday 7 October・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris