SOLD Enigma Variations Collection: Miniature Antique Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus' Book with a Specimen Butterfly in a Glass Display Dome

Enigma Variations Collection: Miniature Antique Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus' Book with a Specimen Butterfly in a Glass Display Dome

The ancient greeks believed that a new human soul was born every time an adult butterfly emerged from its cocoon.

A beautiful specimen butterfly, from an old museum collection, is placed on a miniature, leather bound book from 1920s/30s, of Shakespeare's tragedy Titus Andronicus. This miniature world is presented in a glass dome with a black waxed wooden base.

Dimensions: height 13cm 

Enigma Variations

Unexpected juxtapositions: where antique artefacts have a poetic dialogue with the natural. 

Due to the fragility of the glass dome and its contents we have reluctantly decided not to offer a delivery service on this creation. Please purchase and arrange collection with the gallery. Thank you.