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What is a Gogotte formation?
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A gogotte formation is a sandstone concretion formed millions of years ago that consists of quartz pieces and calcium carbonate. Due to their alluring forms, they're sought out by many as art pieces. Shop a collection of ancient Gogotte formations from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Sculptural Gogotte Sandstone Formation on Custom Base, Fontainebleau - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An extraordinary natural Gogotte formation from Fontainebleau, France — a geological masterpiece formed millions of years ago from fine quartz sand fused together by mineral-rich wat...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Sculptural Gogotte Sandstone Formation on Custom Base, Fontainebleau - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An extraordinary natural Gogotte formation from Fontainebleau, France — a geological masterpiece formed millions of years ago from fine quartz sand fused together by mineral-rich wat...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Gogotte, Natural sculputure from France, Fontainebleau
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This desk size Gogotte is an authentic proof of nature's artistic skills in sculpture.
We still don't understand fully how these natural sculptures, made of more than 99% of pure sil...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
"Adveristy" Gogotte on Custom Acrylic Base, Stefano Piccini, Italy
Located in Tucson, AZ
Strength and poise are revealed in “Adversity.” At first glance, gogottes may appear as man-made sculptures. In fact, they are rare sandstone rocks painstakingly excavated from an a...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
"Twist", Gogotte on Custom Acrylic Base, Stefano Piccini, Italy
Located in Tucson, AZ
Winding and interlacing, “Twist” captures each individual turn as intertwining threads create a wondrous, flowing tapestry. At first glance, gogottes may appear as man-made sculpture...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
"Trainer" Gogotte on Custom Acrylic Base, Stefano Piccini, Italy
Located in Tucson, AZ
At first glance, gogottes may appear as man-made sculptures. In fact, they are rare sandstone rocks painstakingly excavated from an ancient sand dune near Fontainebleau in Northern ...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Sandstone
