Antique collection of stuffed butterflies, restored and pest-free, 20th century

Descriptio Entomological organic material. Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm. Exceptional historical collection comprising approximately 3,400 dried butterflies (57 cases) mounted with pins, 30% originating from Europe and the remainder from regions such as Africa, Madagascar, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, South America, Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia. This type of collection was highly valued by naturalists and enthusiasts during the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in the Victorian era, when the study of insects was considered a scientific and educational pursuit. The specimen has been restored and is completely pest-free, with significant scientific and decorative value. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£25,029.96

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