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Copper Specimen

Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens

Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens

$1,856

H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of 6 natural, native copper specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens

Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Australian Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver, Copper

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen
Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Native Copper from China – Natural History Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Add a striking natural‑history specimen to your collection with this genuine Native Copper from

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Natural Native Copper Ore Specimen
Natural Native Copper Ore Specimen

Natural Native Copper Ore Specimen

$2,423

H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in

Natural Native Copper Ore Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This is a natural sculptural form of a copper ore specimen originating from Chile. Naturally formed

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chilean Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Vanadinite and native copper crystals, mounted over carved

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Native Copper Slice
Native Copper Slice

Native Copper Slice

$5,500

H 13.98 in W 6.5 in D 2.96 in

Native Copper Slice

Located in London, GB

This remarkable sheet of native copper from Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula displays beautiful

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Copper

Copper included Calcite From Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper Dis
Copper included Calcite From Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper Dis

Copper included Calcite From Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper Dis

Located in New York, NY

From Quincy Mine, Hancock, Keweenaw Peninsula Copper District, Houghton County, Michigan Lustrous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Copper

A pair of natural specimens of oval agates with candle holders. Italy, 1830.
A pair of natural specimens of oval agates with candle holders. Italy, 1830.

A pair of natural specimens of oval agates with candle holders. Italy, 1830.

Located in Milan, IT

patinated copper leaf sunburst, mounted on a carved and gilded fruitwood base. On the back, a spiral iron

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Copper

European Tole And Copper Palm Tree
European Tole And Copper Palm Tree

European Tole And Copper Palm Tree

Located in Essex, MA

With a painted tole planter painted to imitate a wood stave pot. The palm with copper stem and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Tin

Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture
Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture

Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture

$2,800

H 17 in W 18 in D 16 in

Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty mid century tree sculpture crafted in copper twisted into form and mounted on an organic

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Vintage Boho Monumental Hand Hammered Copper Pear
Vintage Boho Monumental Hand Hammered Copper Pear

Vintage Boho Monumental Hand Hammered Copper Pear

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hand-hammered copper pear. Its substantial size and beautifully rendered form, complete with a delicate

Category

Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures
Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

$650 / set

H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.25 in

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

By Maria Jarreau Heller

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures
Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

$650 / set

H 2 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

Natural Copper Crystal Cluster from Hubei, China
Natural Copper Crystal Cluster from Hubei, China

Natural Copper Crystal Cluster from Hubei, China

Located in New York, NY

copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural element specimen

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other, Copper

A pair of Mediterranean red coral branches, copper bases, Italy 1870s.
A pair of Mediterranean red coral branches, copper bases, Italy 1870s.

A pair of Mediterranean red coral branches, copper bases, Italy 1870s.

Located in Milan, IT

A specimen of Naturalia: a pair of Mediterranean red coral branches (Coralium Rubrum), mounted on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Copper

Crystallized Native Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset Count
Crystallized Native Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset Count

Crystallized Native Copper from Chimney Rock Quarry, Bound Brook, Somerset Count

Located in New York, NY

The Chimney Rock Quarry in Bound Brook, NJ has produced world-class specimens of native copper

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Pair of Smoky Quartz, Vanadinite, Malachite, Copper Crystals, Italy, circa 1880
Pair of Smoky Quartz, Vanadinite, Malachite, Copper Crystals, Italy, circa 1880

Pair of Smoky Quartz, Vanadinite, Malachite, Copper Crystals, Italy, circa 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A pair of a naturalia mineral specimen. A composition with smoky quartz, vanadinite, malachite and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Quartz, Copper

Polished copper quartz with green accents
Polished copper quartz with green accents

Polished copper quartz with green accents

$3,500

H 2.56 in W 1.58 in D 1.38 in

Polished copper quartz with green accents

Located in London, GB

This striking polished quartz slice from the USA features rich native copper inclusions that streak

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Ben Seibel "Clam" Bookends in a Copper Finish
Ben Seibel "Clam" Bookends in a Copper Finish

Ben Seibel "Clam" Bookends in a Copper Finish

$785 / set

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

Ben Seibel "Clam" Bookends in a Copper Finish

By Ben Seibel

Located in Dallas, TX

Heavy bookends by Ben Seibel in a copper finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Copper Crystal Cluster from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiangxi Province, China
Copper Crystal Cluster from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiangxi Province, China

Copper Crystal Cluster from Chengmenshan Mine, Jiangxi Province, China

Located in New York, NY

. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural element specimen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Green Fluorite Decorative object Organic Sculpture Crystal Rock Table top
Green Fluorite Decorative object Organic Sculpture Crystal Rock Table top

Green Fluorite Decorative object Organic Sculpture Crystal Rock Table top

Located in London, GB

A stunning specimen of green fluorite from China, formed by large intergrown cubes of different

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Copper

Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck
Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck

Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck

By John Steck

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brutalist copper dandelion sculpture from the 1960’s by John Steck. Part of “Desert Flowers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Copper

Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture
Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture

Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture

$1,150

H 36.75 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in

Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Cattail Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the raw, organic beauty of nature with this striking vintage cattail sculpture. Expertly crafted from mixed metals, this artisan piece showcases a dynamic composition of slen...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th Century Italian Bases with Polished Fossil Ammonites
18th Century Italian Bases with Polished Fossil Ammonites

18th Century Italian Bases with Polished Fossil Ammonites

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

polished fossil coordinating ammonites with ruffled copper on a copper in a matrix sliced base. Sold as a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture

Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist look on this unsigned piece that measures 13"W x 10"D x 5"H. Vey good overall condi...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Slate, Copper, Metal

Rites of Return - Passengers
Rites of Return - Passengers

Rites of Return - Passengers

$5,500 / item

H 22 in W 8 in D 3.25 in

Rites of Return - Passengers

By Thomas Cooper Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gathered at specific sites around the globe – embellished with hand woven copper banding and Pohutukawa fan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.

Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.

$4,445Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.

Located in New York, NY

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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Copper Cattail Sculpture
Copper Cattail Sculpture

Copper Cattail Sculpture

Unavailable

H 17 in Dm 13 in

Copper Cattail Sculpture

Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Copper cattail sculpture with natural patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo
Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo

Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A superb collection of 35 mineral specimens that were collected from different mine sites in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Studio Greytak Quartz Talisman on Native Copper
Studio Greytak Quartz Talisman on Native Copper

Studio Greytak Quartz Talisman on Native Copper

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H 6.25 in W 8 in D 4 in

Studio Greytak Quartz Talisman on Native Copper

By Studio Greytak

Located in Missoula, MT

Quartz Talisman on Native Copper Summoning the good vibes of mother nature, Studio Greytak’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Copper

Decorated Driftwood with Natural Forming Copper and Ammonites on Agate Base
Decorated Driftwood with Natural Forming Copper and Ammonites on Agate Base

Decorated Driftwood with Natural Forming Copper and Ammonites on Agate Base

By Interi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Driftwood with natural forming copper and ammonites on a polished agate base. Ammonites are an

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Feather Sculpture 'Can Be Displayed Draped over Mantlepiece, Shelf or Table'
Feather Sculpture 'Can Be Displayed Draped over Mantlepiece, Shelf or Table'

Feather Sculpture 'Can Be Displayed Draped over Mantlepiece, Shelf or Table'

By Yasemen Hussein

Located in Blandford Forum, Dorset

most acclaimed and collectible metal artist working in the UK today. Hussein chose copper wire as

Category

2010s British Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Single Two Fish Bronze Front Door Handle
Midcentury Single Two Fish Bronze Front Door Handle

Midcentury Single Two Fish Bronze Front Door Handle

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Midcentury Single Two Fish Bronze Front Door Handle

Located in Frisco, TX

A single two fish bronze front door handle. In very good condition and an impressive entry piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Exquisite Polished Copper Specimen
Exquisite Polished Copper Specimen

Exquisite Polished Copper Specimen

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H 11.62 in W 9.06 in D 2.96 in

Exquisite Polished Copper Specimen

Located in London, GB

Discover the natural beauty and elegance of this polished copper specimen, sourced directly from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Copper

Native copper ore slice
Native copper ore slice

Native copper ore slice

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H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Native copper ore slice

Located in London, GB

for pure native copper. Mining began in 1845 and continued until 1982. This aesthetic specimen has

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Copper Palm Tree Sculpture
Copper Palm Tree Sculpture

Copper Palm Tree Sculpture

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H 16 in W 16 in D 11 in

Copper Palm Tree Sculpture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century sculpture or object of art composed with four copper palm trees having a verdigris

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Natural Copper Freeform from USA
Natural Copper Freeform from USA

Natural Copper Freeform from USA

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H 7.09 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in

Natural Copper Freeform from USA

Located in London, GB

450 million years. Having amassed a world-class collection of specimens aimed at the interiors market

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Sculptural Crystal Quartz Point Cluster with Copper Formations
Sculptural Crystal Quartz Point Cluster with Copper Formations

Sculptural Crystal Quartz Point Cluster with Copper Formations

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Sculptural crystal quartz point cluster with copper formations. This is an unusual formation of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Vintage Rock Crystal & Patinated Copper Lily Pad Tabletop Sculpture
Vintage Rock Crystal & Patinated Copper Lily Pad Tabletop Sculpture

Vintage Rock Crystal & Patinated Copper Lily Pad Tabletop Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional tabletop sculpture with rock crystal in the center surrounded by a large copper lily

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Brutalist Copper & Brass Tree Sculpture
Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Brutalist Copper & Brass Tree Sculpture

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wunderkammer Diorama: a Parrot and Other 13 Birds, London, 1880
Wunderkammer Diorama: a Parrot and Other 13 Birds, London, 1880

Wunderkammer Diorama: a Parrot and Other 13 Birds, London, 1880

By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio

Located in Milan, IT

different stuffed birds, also leaning against branches. The specimens, taxidermic birds, are mounted inside

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass, Wood

Pair of French 1900s Iron and Copper Floral Sculptures on Medicis Vase Bases
Pair of French 1900s Iron and Copper Floral Sculptures on Medicis Vase Bases

Pair of French 1900s Iron and Copper Floral Sculptures on Medicis Vase Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Turn of the Century iron and copper flowers in vase Médicis sculptures from the

Category

Early 20th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Iron

Malachite from Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo 'Zaire'
Malachite from Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo 'Zaire'

Malachite from Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo 'Zaire'

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box
Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Native copper nugget from Michigan mounted in a custom made acrylic case.     

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box
Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Box

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Native copper nugget from Michigan mounted in a custom made acrylic case.  

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Stand
Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Stand

Michigan Natural Native Copper Nugget Mounted in Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Large native copper nugget from Michigan mounted in a custom made acrylic stand.    

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Midcentury Tree Sculpture by C. Jere
Midcentury Tree Sculpture by C. Jere

Midcentury Tree Sculpture by C. Jere

By C. Jeré Artisan House

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury life size schefflera or umbrella tree sculpture crafted in copper and brass, in the

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mixed Metal Monterey Cypress Tree Sculpture
Mixed Metal Monterey Cypress Tree Sculpture

Mixed Metal Monterey Cypress Tree Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

constructed of steel, Copper and brass. Measurements: 17” high, 19” wide and 19” deep.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Azurite Stone
Azurite Stone

Azurite Stone

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H 3.5 in W 14 in D 10 in

Azurite Stone

Located in Winnetka, IL

An Azurite stone on custom Lucite base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Earthly Treasures No 25, an Acacia & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 25, an Acacia & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 25, an Acacia & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

made from burred Acacia inlaid with Native Copper, Malachite, Gold, Chrysocolla & Turquoise

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Copper, Gold Leaf

Earthly Treasures No 24, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 24, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 24, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

as this, reveals cracks and crevices which the artist has inlaid with native copper, gold, malachite

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Copper, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Sculpture,  Brasseur
Mid-Century Sculpture,  Brasseur

Mid-Century Sculpture, Brasseur

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H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Mid-Century Sculpture, Brasseur

Located in London, GB

Superbly realized fantasy sculpture of a tree and treehouse. Jacques Duval Brasseur. Circa 1960/70. Incredible cast brazing method set upon a marble base. Wonderful piece of workmans...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper

Earthly Treasures No 30, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 30, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 30, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

made from cankered Ash inlaid with Malachite, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Native Copper and Gold

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Copper, Gold Leaf

Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.
Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.

Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.

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H 3.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in

Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.

Located in New York, NY

locations like the source of this specimen, where both copper and cobalt mineralization are present. This

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns
Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns

Located in New York, NY

This sliced mineral specimen exemplifies mother nature at her best.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects

Resplendent Geode Crystal Specimen in Hues of Copper and Oyster Shell
Resplendent Geode Crystal Specimen in Hues of Copper and Oyster Shell

Resplendent Geode Crystal Specimen in Hues of Copper and Oyster Shell

Located in New York, NY

This stunning geode crystal specimen features hues of copper and oyster on an ebonized walnut base

Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Circa 1915 Antique Dried Botanical Specimen Studies, Framed, Set of 6
Circa 1915 Antique Dried Botanical Specimen Studies, Framed, Set of 6

Circa 1915 Antique Dried Botanical Specimen Studies, Framed, Set of 6

Located in Atlanta, GA

Finely framed set of 6 Botanical Specimen studies circa 1915 with excellent dried flowers mounted

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.

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H 5.13 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 7.5 Lb.

Located in New York, NY

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen has been expertly hand-carved into a

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.

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H 5.13 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.

Located in New York, NY

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin
Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin

Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin

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H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in

Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin

Located in New York, NY

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Duck
Hand-Carved Malachite Duck

Hand-Carved Malachite Duck

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H 1.88 in W 3 in D 1.25 in

Hand-Carved Malachite Duck

Located in New York, NY

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Native copper sculpture
Native copper sculpture

Native copper sculpture

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H 8.47 in W 2.56 in D 2.17 in

Native copper sculpture

Located in London, GB

This remarkable specimen is a pure mass of native copper from the USA, showcasing the metal’s

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Fluorite on Copper Base
Fluorite on Copper Base

Fluorite on Copper Base

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H 2.5 in W 5.63 in D 2.75 in

Fluorite on Copper Base

By Studio Greytak

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Fluorite on mirror polish copper base.

Category

2010s American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures
Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

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H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Unusual, interesting and quite unusual original artist made copper and wire construction made by

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures
Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Unique Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Copper and wire constructions artist made by immersing liquid copper in a liquid solution. Various

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Unique Vintage Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures
Unique Vintage Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Unique Vintage Handmade Copper Faux Coral Sculptures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Unique artist made molten copper cold dropped to create intriguing Faux coral sculptures. Various

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

Green Malachite Egg on Copper Base Decorative Object
Green Malachite Egg on Copper Base Decorative Object

Green Malachite Egg on Copper Base Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A small and beautiful green Malachite egg on copper base decorative object, circa 20th century. A

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Copper

1970s Brass And  Copper Floral Sculpture With Stone Base
1970s Brass And  Copper Floral Sculpture With Stone Base

1970s Brass And Copper Floral Sculpture With Stone Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s brass and copper floral sculpture with stone base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large 19th Century Buffalo Horn of Plenty, Cornucopia Mounted in Metal & Copper
Large 19th Century Buffalo Horn of Plenty, Cornucopia Mounted in Metal & Copper

Large 19th Century Buffalo Horn of Plenty, Cornucopia Mounted in Metal & Copper

Located in Haarlem, NL

plated copper and metal, plated copper cover with on top a lion holding a coat of arms. Very elaborated

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Copper

Funkey One of a Kind Tree
Funkey One of a Kind Tree

Funkey One of a Kind Tree

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H 16 in W 24 in D 9 in

Funkey One of a Kind Tree

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Artistic tree made of oxidized copper top with long horizontical leaves, the trunk is base on

Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, Copper

Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Tree Wall Art Sculpture
Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Tree Wall Art Sculpture

Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Tree Wall Art Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid century wall art sculpture by Curtis Jere. Dated 1977. Copper stems, berries and leafs with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Oval Wall Mirror of Practical Size 1910
Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Oval Wall Mirror of Practical Size 1910

Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Oval Wall Mirror of Practical Size 1910

By Conrad Fehn

Located in Lisse, NL

asymmetrical design of the embossed decoration at the bottom makes this hand hammered copper specimen stand out

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Rare Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Hallway Pendant Light Lantern
Rare Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Hallway Pendant Light Lantern

Rare Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Copper Hallway Pendant Light Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

very rare and all handcrafted, copper specimen could be ideal for you. The stretched fabric with skirt

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting
17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting

17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting

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H 12.75 in W 15.5 in D 3 in

17th Century, Insect Specimen Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunningly rendered, 17th century, richly colored, oil-on-copper painting of insect specimens from

Category

Antique 1670s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Copper

Copper Specimen on Base
Copper Specimen on Base

Copper Specimen on Base

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H 16 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Copper Specimen on Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Copper specimen on brushed steel base. The specimen is attractive from all angles sculpted by

Category

20th Century Minimalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Copper-Plated Dog Skeleton
Copper-Plated Dog Skeleton

Copper-Plated Dog Skeleton

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H 12.5 in W 25 in D 8 in

Copper-Plated Dog Skeleton

Located in Hudson, NY

Interesting small dog skeleton wire mounted and copper-plated. Base measures 16.75" x 8".

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Brutalist Lamp with Specimen Flowers
Brutalist Lamp with Specimen Flowers

Brutalist Lamp with Specimen Flowers

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H 29 in W 12 in D 8 in

Brutalist Lamp with Specimen Flowers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Organic and Brutalist lamp with copper leaves and natural specimen flower buds.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Arthur Court Copper Crystals
Arthur Court Copper Crystals

Arthur Court Copper Crystals

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H 12.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Arthur Court Copper Crystals

Located in San Francisco, CA

specimen is a copper crystal with great color and texture.

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Table or Desk Lamp Z Model by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950's
Table or Desk Lamp Z Model by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950's

Table or Desk Lamp Z Model by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950's

By Louis Kalff

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. The lamp is signed on top with the Philips trade mark in copper. This specimen still has the perfectly

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Studio Greytak 'Blue Barite On Copper' Natural Specimen Pedestal Desk Art
Studio Greytak 'Blue Barite On Copper' Natural Specimen Pedestal Desk Art

Studio Greytak 'Blue Barite On Copper' Natural Specimen Pedestal Desk Art

By Studio Greytak

Located in Missoula, MT

BLUE BARITE ON COPPER WITH PATINA FINISH In this stunning piece of pedestal art, Studio

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

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$2,153

H 6.89 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, f...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

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$2,666

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth. Ex. private British collection, this group contains ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

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Copper Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of copper specimen available for sale. The range of distinct copper specimen — often made from metal, copper and brass — can elevate any home. Find 24 antique and vintage copper specimen at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of copper specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Copper specimen bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Studio Greytak, Pietra Gallery and C. Jere Artisan House each produced beautiful copper specimen that are worth considering.

How Much are Copper Specimen?

Copper specimen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $26,250.

Finding the Right Natural-specimens for You

Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.

Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.

Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.

Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.