Tropical Nymphalid Butterflies (Charaxes / Memphis group) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, Exotic Butterflies (1835)

A refined 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two elegant kite swallowtails: Eurytides protesilaus and Eurytides agapenor. Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their distinctive elongated tails and delicate translucent wings.

A vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two striking Asian swallowtail butterflies: the Common Bluebottle (Papilio sarpedon) and the Spotted Bluebottle (Papilio bathycles). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights their elegant turquoise wing bands set against deep black wings.

Delicate blue, white, and vivid red butterflies arranged in a refined vertical composition. An elegant 1835 engraving with balanced decorative appeal.

Original 1835 hand-colored copper engraving depicting the butterflies Pollux and Eurilochus. A visually striking double-specimen plate from Hippolyte Lucas’ celebrated Exotic Butterflies, engraved by Pauquet, with strong appeal as natural history art and antique butterfly wall art.

Deep brown butterflies with electric blue bands and eye-spot patterns, characteristic of Prepona-type species. A refined and highly decorative 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Bright yellow and white butterflies with vivid orange and pink tips. A refined 1835 engraving with strong decorative contrast.

A finely detailed 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two forms of the Clipper Butterfly (Parthenos sylvia). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate highlights the species’ elegant network of white markings across dark wings, creating a striking geometric pattern characteristic of tropical Asian butterflies.

Delicate white butterflies with subtle yellow, orange, and black accents. A refined 1835 engraving with light and elegant decorative appeal.

Black swallowtail butterflies with ivory, yellow and green patterns. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.

Demophon & Demodice Butterflies (Archaeoprepona demophon, Prepona laertes demodice) – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, Exotic Butterflies (1835).

Elegant butterflies combining bright orange, yellow, and white tones. A refined 1835 engraving with strong visual contrast and balance.  

A refined 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting two forms of the La Réunion Swallowtail (Papilio phorbanta). Published in Hippolyte Lucas’s Exotic Butterflies (1835), the plate captures the striking contrast between deep velvety wings and luminous pale blue markings characteristic of this Indian Ocean species.

Striking butterflies in deep red, violet, and dark tones with eye-like markings. A refined 1835 engraving with strong decorative character.

Elegant yellow butterflies with soft brown and natural tones. A refined 1835 engraving with balanced and decorative appeal.

Luminous yellow and white butterflies with warm golden tones. A refined 1835 engraving with bright and elegant decorative appeal.

Elegant Asian swallowtail butterflies with yellow, blue, and ivory patterns on deep brown wings. A refined 1835 engraving, ideal as antique butterfly wall art.