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Large Solid Malachite Egg on Brass Stand
Large Solid Malachite Egg on Brass Stand

Large Solid Malachite Egg on Brass Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning Russian style large malachite egg on Neoclassical style stand Late 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Blueberry Azurite and Malachite on Stand, North America
Blueberry Azurite and Malachite on Stand, North America

Blueberry Azurite and Malachite on Stand, North America

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Natural Blueberry Azurite and Malachite on Contemporary Stand. North America, date of origin

Category

2010s Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

, sculptural presence. Highlights: Specimen: Genuine polished malachite with chrysocolla Origin: Sourced from

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Polished Genuine Natural Malachite Freeform // 4 Lb
Hand-Polished Genuine Natural Malachite Freeform // 4 Lb

Hand-Polished Genuine Natural Malachite Freeform // 4 Lb

Located in New York, NY

This expertly hand-polished top grade 4 lb malachite freeform from the DRC features excellent color

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Hand-Polished Malachite Slice // Thick// 1.03 Lb
Genuine Hand-Polished Malachite Slice // Thick// 1.03 Lb

Genuine Hand-Polished Malachite Slice // Thick// 1.03 Lb

Located in New York, NY

malachite from the DRC. Malachite is a lusciously hued, bright and dark green banded copper carbonate

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Freeform on stand
Malachite Freeform on stand

Malachite Freeform on stand

Located in MILL, NL

Exceptional specimen of malachite freeform on stand. Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Rare Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg
Rare Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg

Rare Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This stunning Belle Epoque Russian Carved Forest Malachite Egg is a work of art. It is carved from

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Polished Malachite Butterfly Wings on Custom Stand '2 Lbs'
Genuine Polished Malachite Butterfly Wings on Custom Stand '2 Lbs'

Genuine Polished Malachite Butterfly Wings on Custom Stand '2 Lbs'

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted to perfection, this butterfly wing made from AAA quality natural Malachite. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Azurite with malachite From Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico
Azurite with malachite From Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Azurite with malachite From Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico

Located in New York, NY

crystals with small areas coated by fibrous malachite. Gem translucent along the edges with internal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Other

Collection of Malachite Objects

Collection of Malachite Objects

Located in Kent, Dover

A collection of various polished malachite objects. 14 cm largest.

Category

Vintage 1950s Natural Specimens

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Malachite in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Polished natural African Malachite mounted in original design acrylic display
Polished natural African Malachite mounted in original design acrylic display

Polished natural African Malachite mounted in original design acrylic display

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

atmospheres within your home. Origin: Zaire, Africa Vibrant green malachite with an exquisite natural shape

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand
5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand

5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand

Located in New York, NY

This hefty sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

3-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand
3-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand

3-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand

Located in New York, NY

This substantially sized sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Faux Malachite Gilt Wood Obelisks
Faux Malachite Gilt Wood Obelisks

Faux Malachite Gilt Wood Obelisks

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of vintage wood hand painted faux malachite obelisks probably from 1980s in

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Giltwood

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior
20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior This exquisitely

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Alabaster

Malachite slab in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Malachite slab in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Malachite slab in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Azurite and Malachite From Namibia
Azurite and Malachite From Namibia

Azurite and Malachite From Namibia

Located in New York, NY

blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crystals are highly

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Namibian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

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

sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper mines of Shaba

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand II
5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand II

5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand II

Located in New York, NY

This hefty sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Set of Malachites in free form mounted in original design acrylic base
Set of Malachites in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

Set of Malachites in free form mounted in original design acrylic base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Petrified Fossil Colla Wood - Azurite & Malachite
Petrified Fossil Colla Wood - Azurite & Malachite

Petrified Fossil Colla Wood - Azurite & Malachite

Located in London, GB

resulted in Azurite, Malachite and Chrysocolla inclusions. This piece was legally and ethically sourced

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Arizona USA
Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Arizona USA

Azurite with Malachite from Bisbee, Arizona USA

Located in New York, NY

This large specimen from Bisbee, Arizona USA contains an eye-catching blend of electric-blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Turquoise Green Colored Malachite and Chrysocolla Mineral
Turquoise Green Colored Malachite and Chrysocolla Mineral

Turquoise Green Colored Malachite and Chrysocolla Mineral

Located in London, GB

An exceptional turquoise green colored Malachite and Chrysocolla mineral mounted onto a solid

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Antique Solid Malachite Trinket Dish, 20th Century
Antique Solid Malachite Trinket Dish, 20th Century

Antique Solid Malachite Trinket Dish, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique solid malachite specimen trinket dish, early 20th Century in date

Category

Vintage 1910s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Antique Malachite & Ormolu Trinket Dish 20th Century
Antique Malachite & Ormolu Trinket Dish 20th Century

Antique Malachite & Ormolu Trinket Dish 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique malachite specimen trinket dish, early 20th Century in date. Made

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Malachite

Azurite and Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Anhui, China
Azurite and Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Anhui, China

Azurite and Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Anhui, China

Located in New York, NY

azurite crystals on limonite matrix enriched with vibrant green fibrous malachite crystals.The azurite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Chrysocolla After Barite with Malachite Coated with Drusy Quartz
Chrysocolla After Barite with Malachite Coated with Drusy Quartz

Chrysocolla After Barite with Malachite Coated with Drusy Quartz

Located in New York, NY

Chrysocolla after Barite with malachite coated with Drusy quartz Lupoto Mine, Dem. Rep. of the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Azurite and Malachite from Ahouli Mines, Midelt Province, Morocco
Azurite and Malachite from Ahouli Mines, Midelt Province, Morocco

Azurite and Malachite from Ahouli Mines, Midelt Province, Morocco

Located in New York, NY

, Morocco Rich specimen of bright-blue lustrous azurite crystals on powdery green malachite microcrystals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia
Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia

Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia 7.1 cm

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Namibian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Malachite Stalactite from Kolwezi Mining Dist., Democratic Republic of the Congo
Malachite Stalactite from Kolwezi Mining Dist., Democratic Republic of the Congo

Malachite Stalactite from Kolwezi Mining Dist., Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, India Classic example of cream colored cluster of bowtie stilbite crystal on matrix. Stilbite crystals are translucent with lustrous crystal fac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Hemimorphite from Kimbedi, Republic of Congo
Blue Hemimorphite from Kimbedi, Republic of Congo

Blue Hemimorphite from Kimbedi, Republic of Congo

Located in New York, NY

Here is stunning blue botyroidal formation of powder blue translucent hemimorphite on matrix. The hemimorphite has a scintillating surface composed of microscopic crystal faces givin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Earthly Treasures No 28, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 28, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 28, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

made from burred English Elm inlaid with Chrysocolla, Malachite, Gold and Turquoise. Morrison turns

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Gold Leaf

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

Earthly Treasures No 31, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
Earthly Treasures No 31, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

Earthly Treasures No 31, an Elm & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas

By Morrison Thomas

Located in London, GB

made from polarded Burr Elm inlaid with Malachite, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Azurite and Gold

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold Leaf

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

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing

Category

20th Century European Other Obelisks

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens
Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens

Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens

Located in London, GB

converted to display a quantity of mineral specimens. The rectangular hinged lid features malachite

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst
1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst

1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst

Located in London, GB

A charmingly unique 1970's Italian marble specimen box with inlaid crystals and minerals patterned

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

A Beautiful Malachite Box
A Beautiful Malachite Box

A Beautiful Malachite Box

Located in Palm Desert, CA

linear patterns of the malachite the specimen. The lid and sides showcase the unique figuring of this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Italian Giltwood and Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, 19th Century
Italian Giltwood and Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, 19th Century

Italian Giltwood and Specimen Marble Topped Center Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

micromosaic, issuing petal form overlapping lenticular specimen marble inlays, including Malachite, Sienna

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Malachite, Carrara Marble

Antique Specimen Marble Top Table
Antique Specimen Marble Top Table

Antique Specimen Marble Top Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

figured rosewood, having a Florentine specimen marble top; supported on oblate bun feet, the tripartite

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour 19th century marble Pietra Dura specimen top

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

lazuli, malachite, agate, onyx, porphyry and pink granite. It is beautifully framed with an orange

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Porphyry

A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table
A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table

A Gillows George IV Regency Carved Mahogany Grand Tour Specimen Marble Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

the George IV era produced by Gillows of Lancaster incorporating Italian marble specimen tops. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

lazuli, malachite, agate, onyx, cornelian, porphyry and pink granite. Not only is this desk

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Pair of Luscious Polished Malachite Bowls/Objects
Pair of Luscious Polished Malachite Bowls/Objects

Pair of Luscious Polished Malachite Bowls/Objects

Located in North Miami, FL

specimens made into bows from the 1970's from Zaire, Africa.. The government there permitted the malachite

Category

20th Century African Tableware

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

Located in London, GB

specimen stones comprising Blue John, Cornelian, Lapis Lazuli, Cararra Marble, Malachite and other specimen

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio

Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Just the most wonderful collection of mineral specimens, housed in there original birds eye maple

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine

Pair of 19th Century English Ebonized Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century English Ebonized Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century English Ebonized Cabinets

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of 19th century English ebonized cabinets with gilded trim, inlaid with malachite, marble

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Antique Florentine Pietra Dura and Giltwood Table in the Italian Baroque Manner
Antique Florentine Pietra Dura and Giltwood Table in the Italian Baroque Manner

Antique Florentine Pietra Dura and Giltwood Table in the Italian Baroque Manner

Located in London, GB

rests the complex Pietra Dura platform with a central roundel of Lapis Lazuli and Malachite, issuing

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Gueridon

Materials

Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Malachite Specimen
Malachite Specimen

Malachite Specimen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Malachite specimen, organically cut.

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

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Malachite Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of malachite specimen for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct malachite specimen — often made from stone, malachite and metal — can elevate any home. There are 165 antique and vintage malachite specimen for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 77 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of malachite specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Regency malachite specimen are consistently popular styles. Many malachite specimen are appealing in their simplicity, but Pietra Gallery, Morrison Thomas and Anthony Redmile London produced popular malachite specimen that are worth a look.

How Much are Malachite Specimen?

Prices for malachite specimen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, malachite specimen begin at $120 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

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