{"product_id":"antique-brazilian-butterfly-wing-tray-1920s","title":"ANTIQUE BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY WING TRAY (1920s)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA strikingly beautiful butterfly wing tray made in Brazil in the 1920s. This fascinating object consists of various butterfly wings, laid out in intricate patterns, glued to a backing board, and pressed down under glass. The entire piece is set into a dark hardwood tray with lighter-toned inlay.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis particular piece has circular patterns of brown, burnt orange, pale blue, and yellow-toned wings of the Monarch and other butterflies, and features at its center a pair of beautiful blue iridescent Morpho butterfly wings.  Overall, it is in astoundingly good condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eButterfly-wing art was a popular indigenous art form in Brazil and other parts of South America from the late 19th to mid-20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Surprisingly, there is little specific information that exists on its origin. However, there are accounts of sailors bringing trays, pictures, and jewelry decorated with butterfly wings home to the United States and Europe beginning in the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe hallmark of butterfly-wing artwork is the striking iridescent and luminous blue and green tones of the Morpho Butterfly’s wings – they diffract and scatter light, making it appear to change colors. Morpho is a species of butterfly found in the rainforests of the American continent. Over the past century wealthy foreign collectors, fascinated with their exotic color, often sought out these creatures. For instance, it would not have been uncommon to find them in a “cabinet of curiosities” in 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century America and Europe. In Brazil (and other countries), Morpho butterflies were farmed extensively for use in popular art forms brought on by tourism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"js-heading-details\" class=\"section-title\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"js-heading-details\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"product-info-content collapse in\" id=\"js-info-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e13ʺW × 20ʺD × 1.5ʺH\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStyles\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAbstract\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eModern\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePeriod\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1920s\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBrazil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eVintage, Antique or Pre-owned\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterials\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTaxidermy\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWood\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCondition\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eGood Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eColor\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBrown\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"tear-sheet-actions js-product-tear-sheet-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca aria-label=\"Print Tear Sheet\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/product\/3065440\/tear-sheet\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cicon cicon-printer\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Download Tear Sheet\" download=\"antique-brazilian-butterfly-wing-tray-1920s.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/product\/3065440\/tear-sheet?is_download=1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cicon cicon-download\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"detail-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"js-swap-sibling\"\u003e Excellent Vintage Condition. Backboard Replaced.Due to Water Damage..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODERN REDUX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39492185653435,"sku":"ANTIQUE BRAZILIAN BUTTERFLY WING TRAY (1920s)","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/9561\/products\/IMG_20210318_150337-04.jpg?v=1616099578","url":"https:\/\/modernredux.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-brazilian-butterfly-wing-tray-1920s","provider":"MODERN REDUX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}