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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Antique Set of (12) French Pressed Botanicals from a c1893 Monastery School
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (12) found in a closed Monastery School that opened in the late 1800's. The Pressed Botanicals are dated c1901 and are in as found condition. Wh...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Large Drift Timber Wooden Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large sculpture made from drift timber, natural form. Very good texture and colour to the wood, aged over time.
Would look great either indoor or outdoor.
ST1526.
Category
20th Century English Rustic Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy.
Sizes range from:
H: 3 W: 2 D: 3
H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
White Coral Sculpture on a Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking one of a kind organic branch coral assemblage crafted in sustainable specimens with mother nature's sea inspired colors and forms. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pétrea II - Organic sculpture in marble and brass, beautiful centerpiece
Located in Porto, PT
"Inspired by the intricate beauty of nature's floral wonders, Pétrea pays homage to the enchanting Strelitziaceae family. This oversized sculpture is an exquisite embodiment of artis...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pétrea I - Organic sculpture in marble and brass, beautiful centerpiece
Located in Porto, PT
Pétrea draws inspiration from the captivating diversity of flowers found in the natural world, specifically within the Strelitziaceae family. This grand-scale sculpture is a testamen...
Category
2010s Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carved Etched Horn Mounted on a Tesselated Bone Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An interesting decorative sculpture, this etched horn is mounted on a tesselated bone base. It is very much in the style of Maitland Smith or a similar company. The horn is likely a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Horn
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Harry Storms 1945-2023 Bronze Torso on pedestal
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Harry Storms ,1945 -2023 Bronze Torso of a Women .On a Sandstone pedestal .Storms was trained at the pedagogical academy. Initially he was a tea...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Prato by Jonathan Bocca
Located in Lucca, IT
made of recycled paper it transforms spaces with its repre- sentation of a dreamlike meadow that is almost a distant memory. It is an invitation to bring that nostalgia for nature in...
Category
2010s Italian Other Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Lotus - Brass sculpture; gold sculpture; flower Sculpture; Lotus Flower
Located in Porto, PT
Lotus is not merely a tabletop element; it's a bold and assertive sculpture that commands attention with its dynamic character. Its lines exude a sense of vibrant movement, drawing i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Pétrea III - gold sculpture; natures inspired; marble sculpture;
Located in Porto, PT
"Inspired by the intricate beauty of nature's floral wonders, Pétrea pays homage to the enchanting Strelitziaceae family. This oversized sculpture is an exquisite embodiment of artis...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Escape - Center piece; Organic sculpture; marble sculpture; Emperador Marble
Located in Porto, PT
"Escape, a captivating sculpture that evokes the essence of a suspended flower within a luxurious marble base. The intricate detailing of the Heliconia, with its distinctive and stri...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Escape - Center piece; Organic sculpture; marble sculpture;
Located in Porto, PT
Escape, a captivating sculpture that evokes the essence of a suspended flower within a luxurious marble base. The intricate detailing of the Heliconia, with its distinctive and strik...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Elephant bird egg
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elephant bird egg from Madagascar.
The largest egg ever from a living creature; it is from the extinct elephant bird. Assembled from the shards of se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Medieval Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Eggshell
Tria - Large size Sculpture; Lava or Marble finish; Entryway Sculpture
Located in Porto, PT
"Embark on a conceptual journey with this intricately crafted sculpture, a testament to artistic vision and meticulous craftsmanship. At its core, delicate heliconias, meticulously h...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Lava, Marble, Brass
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes.
Made in Englan...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
Rites of Return - Passengers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A study on the voyage of change and the power of returning. Hand cast and patinaed bronze driftwood gathered at specific sites around the globe – embellished with hand woven copper b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually.
Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00
Top Cente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
A pair of Inuit Marine Ivory Charmes, Inuit People, Alaska
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of Inuit Marine Ivory charmes, Inuit People,Alaska
Marine ivory Double Knot Charm,Inuit People,Alaska.
Two piece Charm forming a Whale.
Made to fit stand.
7 x 4.4 x 2.7 cm
2...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Ivory
Two Inuit Marine Ivory Toggles carved as a Seal and a decorated Needle box
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Inuit Marine Ivory Toggles, carved as a seal and an Inuit Marine Ivory Needle Case with typical incised designs.
19-20th Century
Marine ivory
1.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm
5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Ivory
Stacked Glass Panel Saguaro Cactus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool stacked glass panel saguaro cactus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is hand made by gluing stacked panels of glass, it is in very good condition with bo chips or crack...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Natural History Collection of 9 African Taxidermy Hornbils not listed on Cites..
Located in Leuven , BE
Hornbills are strange and beautiful birds, often incorporated in local cultures. In Africa, they are respected by people and involved in mythology and folklores.
These birds are not ...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
NELUMBO - Lotus Sculpture; flower gold finish; flower sculpture; Flower decor;
Located in Porto, PT
"Nelumbo stands as a testament to the art of small sculpture, an exclusive masterpiece that seamlessly blends industrial precision with the grace of handcrafted techniques, resulting...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Set (8) French Pressed Botanicals From c1892 Monastery School More Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of (8) French Pressed Botanicals circa late 1800's to the early 1900's (both larger and smaller sets are available through our 1stdibs listings). We have an extensive collection of Antique French Pressed Botanicals that came out of a monastery school that opened in 1892. After the school closed, we were fortunate enough to be able to acquire their entire collection of Antique French Pressed Botanicals, along with their extensive Mineral and Fossil...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal .
Come in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
French Pressed Botanicals from a c1893 Monastery School Set of (6) or More Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite set of (6) Antique French Pressed Botanicals from a Monastery School in the South of France that opened around 1893. We have several sets of Antique French Pressed Botanica...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Torc, a limited edition patinated bronze sculpture by Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
'Torc' is a limited-edition (3 + 2AP) patinated bronze sculpture by the British artist Vivienne Foley. Two have been sold and so there is only one piece left from the edition.
Vivie...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Brutalist Copper & Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid-century Brutalist Copper and Brass Tree Sculpture—a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and nature-inspired elegance. This remarkable piece is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass, Copper
Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Table or Desk Lamp w. Hand Painted Poppy Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, large size, top quality made and great condition antique lamp.
This work-of-art-table-lamp from the earliest years of the 1900s is of museum quality and condition. Not on...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking, geometrical design wall mirror with handcarved lion / cat carving.
Via one of our trade contacts we recently purchased this perfectly hand carve...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Coco de Mer
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Polished Coco de Mere from the Seychelles, circa 2000.
With documents, see the last picture. Presented on a stand.
Category
1990s Seychellois Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coconut
Coco de Mer on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual Coco de Mer with its iconic form perfectly undecorated. Found on the Seychelles archipelago and presented on a custom aluminum stand.
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coconut
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern hand painted women sculpture.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Ceramic
Condition: ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Australian Handcrafted Burr Wood Bowl Mallee Wood
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand produced bowl, made from solid Mallee wood. Originates from Australia. Very nice smooth finished bowl, contrasting to the textured exterior. Signed Bailey to the under...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl One 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Didactical Model of Cockchafer or May bug sold by the “ Denoyer-Geppert Company
Located in Leuven , BE
Beetle model (Melotontha vulgaris), strongly enlarged. One side shows the outer shape, the other the inner constitution and the viscera, legs and wings ca...
Category
Early 20th Century German Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Contemporary Object d’Art / Leather Wrapped Shell with Bronze Handmade Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
The shell, a marvel of the sea, is embraced by the soft embrace of fine leather, showcasing its natural curves and textures. Each meticulously applied leather detail celebrates the s...
Category
2010s Israeli Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Enchanted Mori Dusk, a tree & bonsai inspired glass artwork by Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Mori Dusk' is a unique sculpted glass installation by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
Thompson's Enchanted Mori are inspired by the practice of bonsai, echoing its ar...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
19th Century Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Wave with Carrera Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique Meiji Bronze Wave - the details and techniques are very intricate. There are no missing pieces or damage. the piece is in very...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Small Deer Antlers for Furniture Handles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
They are the first small antlers of fawns, which are changed as they grow. I did'nt know what to write and describe in 1stdibs site, but they are natural, suitable as handles on fur...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Antler
1990s Italian Sky Blue Leaves Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant in Purple Pot
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia Murano, in a lifelike or...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare 19th Century decorative carved treen corkscrew
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century decorative carved treen corkscrew circa 1880.
Superb decorative piece of treen hand carved using a hardwood. Due to the oversized nature of this piece it would ma...
Category
Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Sycamore
Italian Hand Carved Timber Deer Head Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian hand carved deer Sculpture made of timber.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Pair of Geometric Onyx Bookends
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted genuine onyx bookends with geometric design. Carved and polished natural striped onyx. Each piece is unique and features variegated colors in white, beige, tan, brown, and taupe. Makes a chic desk...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Brown Sea Fan on a Coquina Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty organic brown sea fan with its iconic sculptural tree like form presented on a coquina base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Coral
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
Category
20th Century Unknown Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight
2018, Océano Pacífico
Red extra-size starfish!
A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture
with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed.
With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated
24-karat. Except...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Large White Table Coral Sculpture on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive white coral assemblage using an exceptionally large table coral specimen with its sea inspired color and textures. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands British Colonial Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Monolith Onyx Vase and Sculpture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Onyx vase sculpted from a single monolith stone with carved center and a polished exterior. The vase has a minimalist design which slightly tapers toward the top. Unique from every a...
Category
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Exceptional Pair of Obelisk Shaped Fossil Sculptures 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of obelisk shaped polished extinct fossil sculptures (Orthoceras) with beautiful organic variations which date back 400 million years from Sweden and the Baltic State...
Category
1980s Swedish Prehistoric Vintage Hand-Crafted Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone