A framed decorative art piece featuring a colorful scenic illustration with green hills, a pier, palm trees, and a central black silhouette. The frame has butterfly motifs in the corners and geometric border details. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label

Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label

$129.95
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A framed decorative art piece featuring a colorful scenic illustration with green hills, a pier, palm trees, and a central black silhouette. The frame has butterfly motifs in the corners and geometric border details. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A framed decorative art piece featuring a colorful scenic illustration with green hills, a pier, palm trees, and a central black silhouette. The frame has butterfly motifs in the corners and geometric border details. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A rectangular wooden serving tray with rounded corners and integrated side handles, featuring a glossy black center panel decorated with a colorful landscape scene and butterfly motifs. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a colorful artwork depicting trees and foliage in red, yellow, and blue tones, with the text 'Rio de Janeiro' written across a light wood plaque in front. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A small rectangular printed paper label with Portuguese text and handwritten blue ink markings, placed on a light wood surface. The label includes the brand name 'FLORIDA BAZAR LTDA. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a wooden serving tray with a colorful landscape illustration and butterfly inlay, shown next to a pink measuring tape to indicate size. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a rectangular wooden serving tray with a colorful hand-painted landscape panel and butterfly motifs, shown with a pink measuring tape along its side on a white background. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • The underside of a wooden serving tray or board, showing a light natural wood grain surface with a dark brown wooden rim, corner feet with circular pads, a hanging cord with a red bead, and a small paper label. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A framed decorative art piece featuring a colorful scenic illustration with green hills, a pier, palm trees, and a central black silhouette. The frame has butterfly motifs in the corners and geometric border details. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A rectangular wooden serving tray with rounded corners and integrated side handles, featuring a glossy black center panel decorated with a colorful landscape scene and butterfly motifs. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a colorful artwork depicting trees and foliage in red, yellow, and blue tones, with the text 'Rio de Janeiro' written across a light wood plaque in front. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A small rectangular printed paper label with Portuguese text and handwritten blue ink markings, placed on a light wood surface. The label includes the brand name 'FLORIDA BAZAR LTDA. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a wooden serving tray with a colorful landscape illustration and butterfly inlay, shown next to a pink measuring tape to indicate size. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • A close-up of a rectangular wooden serving tray with a colorful hand-painted landscape panel and butterfly motifs, shown with a pink measuring tape along its side on a white background. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
  • The underside of a wooden serving tray or board, showing a light natural wood grain surface with a dark brown wooden rim, corner feet with circular pads, a hanging cord with a red bead, and a small paper label. Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label
Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label

Vintage Brazilian Butterfly Wing Marquetry Tray Rio De Janeiro Inlaid Wood Label

$129.95

 

An exceptional piece of mid-century Brazilian folk art. This authentic, Art Deco-style serving tray features an intricate reverse-painted landscape silhouette of Rio de Janeiro. The artwork is set against a brilliant, iridescent background crafted from genuine Blue Morpho butterfly wings.

The tray is encased in a premium, handmade wood frame. It showcases beautiful geometric parquetry and marquetry inlay work along the borders and integrated carry handles.

Historical Authenticity Label
The underside retains its rare, original paper retailer label from Florida Bazar Ltda., located at Praça Mauá, 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The handwritten vintage label details the batch number (Lote 1397) and size dimensions (25x38 cm). This label provides definitive provenance, dating the piece to the golden age of travel (circa 1940s–1950s) when tourists purchased these premium souvenirs near the Rio cruise ship port.

Specifications
• Origin: Made in Brazil (Indústria Brasileira)
• Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1940s / 1950s)
• Materials: Exotic Brazilian hardwoods, glass, genuine Morpho butterfly wings, reverse-glass paint
• Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 38 cm (approx. 10" x 15")
• Subject: Rio de Janeiro harbor landscape featuring iconic palm tree silhouettes

Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition overall. The butterfly wings retain their striking, vivid blue iridescence with minimal fading. The reverse-painted glass is clear, vibrant, and free of cracks. The inlaid wood frame is structurally sound, sturdy, and shows beautiful natural grain character with only minor, age-appropriate wear. The original paper label on the reverse side is fully intact and legible.

*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify the exact condition of this beautiful collector's piece.*

Keywords: Morpho Butterfly Wing Art, Brazilian Marquetry, Inlaid Wood Serving Tray, Art Deco Souvenir, Rio De Janeiro Collectible, Vintage Handcrafted Tray, Florida Bazar Rio.

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