HERMAN HENSTENBURGH | A spider, beetles and other insects

Light scattered staining throughout, barely visible. Colours remain strong and vibrant.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

See note to lot previous lot.  In a wonderful illusionistic touch, Henstenburgh has here painted a tiny reflection of his studio window on the head of the Click Beetle. 

The creatures depicted, a number of which originate from Indonesia, are as follows:
-             Lower left:         Spine Spider (Gasteracantha spec.)        
-             Lower right:       Click Beetle (Alaus speciosus)
-             Center right:      Bracon Fly (Braconidae)
-             Upper left:         Beetle (Endomychidae)
-             Center:              Oil Beetle (Lydus (Meloidae))
-             Upper right:       Plant Bug (Dysdercus spec. (Pyrrhcoridae))
-             Upper center:    Ground Bug (Lygaeidae)