Italian Natural Specimens

17th century Italian wood-painted figure of Christ (Provence of Lucca, Tuscany) on a coordinating smoky crystal quartz in matrix base. In Easter celebrations of the Italian Catholic...

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

A Wunderkammer naturalia agate specimen mounted in an oval shape frame over a golden wooden base, with candle holder. Italy end of 19th century.

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) from a cabinet of curiosities. The circular base with a wavy edge is made of embossed silver. The first register features...

Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...

A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...

Pair of 18th century Italian dancing angels with coordinating baroque pearls on aragonite crystal clusters. The dancing angels are hand-carved wood, polychromed and gilded, original...

A pair of oval-shaped natural agates from a Wunderkammer in a fruitwood frame decorated with a patinated copper leaf sunburst, mounted on a carved and gilded fruitwood base. On the b...

Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.

Pressed Italian Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in an Old Window Frame with great old paint. We were fortunate enough to purchase two old window frames that probably some very clever i...

A stunning Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed porcelain handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. Marked "Hand-Painted Made in Italy". This gorgeous arrangement fea...

17th century Italian church vase decorated with fossil agate coral, red phantom quartz crystals, and chalcedony rosettes on polished agate base. This fragment is originally from a historical church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. It is part of a very important and rare collection called The Florence Fragment Collection which previously exhibited with Museo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy. This is a collection of historical fragment artifacts found and saved from the infamous Florence flooding of the Arno River in 1966 which was the worst flood the city had faced since the Renaissance. Fossil agate coral is mounted on top of the artifact. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. It is adorned with coordinating red phantom crystals and chalcedony rosettes that resemble the color and texture of the piece. The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...

Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.

19th century Irish embroidered silk picture with a gold frame adorned with an antique silver braid and aventurine, emerald, and topaz polished stones. The picture shows the phrase, ...

A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies, mounted under an oval blown glass bell jar, with a black lacquered poplar base. An...

An ancient example of a red Imperial Porphyry fragment dating back as far as 1st century Ancient Rome. This is a rare and unusual worked example of this semi-precious stone which is ...

18th century Italian silk-wrapped octagonal wall piece with original gilded sunrays and adorned with coordinating mother-of-pearl with gold highlights and a cross-shaped baroque pear...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base mounted with fossil agate coral on a polished agate base. The 18th century hand-carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The po...

A specimen of naturalia from Wunderkammer. A branch of Japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), mounted on a wooden base, holds a palm tree in the shap...

18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved f...

A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.

This exceptional fossilized crab (Harpactocarcinus) originates from the Eocene period and was discovered in Monte Baldo, Italy. Measuring 4 inches in height, this well-preserved spec...

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, mol...

A vintage, mid 20th century G. Ugolini Italian Pietra Dura hard stone picturesque flower in a gilt frame. This incredibly beautiful Pietra Dura features a single stemmed rose, framed...

This is an amazing work in semi precious stones in Hardstones or Pietra Dura work. Framed measures 21 x 24 inches. In back has a partial detail of stones and also origin of art work.

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...

A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5" W x 3.5" D x 3.25" H. #4843

A beautiful small luxury item, an Italian cat's eye egg sculpture decorative object in brown and golden hues polished smooth.

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) and a large branch of Sciacca coral, mounted together on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involve...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base with sea shell trim.

Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".

A vintage, mid 20th century Italian pietra dura hard stone picturesque flower in a gilt frame. This incredibly beautiful pietra dura features a single rose. This is one of a collecti...

19th century Italian hand-carved gilded angels mounted aragonite.  The hand-carved angels were once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction in a historic church in Tuscany. The aragon...

A Memento Mori from Wunderkammer, depicting a painted skull, leaning on a book with a scroll reading: pray to God for the soul, in devotion to the Archangel Gabriel. The painting is ...

Large Carved green jande Grape Clusters Sculpture decoration Italy, 1960s A beautifully carved cluster of green stone grapes from Italy, most likely produced in the 1960s or 1970s. ...

This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a ...

Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.

This exquisite vintage Murano glass nautilus shell is a stunning example of mid-century Italian artistry. Hand-blown on the famous island of Murano, the piece features a luminous opa...

An impressively large mottled 'verde prato' serpentine socle of turned columnar form, rising from a stepped base to a flattened plateau above a cavetto-shaped edge. In relation to it...

18th century Italian gilded angel wing mounted on a polished yellow hematoid heart and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art histor...

A pair of round natural agates from the Wunderkammer collection, set in a gray lacquered fruitwooden frame with a marbled effect, mounted on a matching fruitwooden base. A spiral iro...

A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.

A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.

A finely crafted circular pietra dura plaque, likely originating from Italy during the mid-to-late 19th century, this specimen marble and hardstone inlaid chessboard combines decorat...

Vintage spider conch shell dipped in silver alloy, circa Late 20th Century. This unique seashell has been partially dipped in silver alloy and retains its gorgeous vintage appearance...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), mounted on large octagonal alabaster bases with guilt bronze profile. Connection with a spherical bronze element...

Large Italian 1960s Aragonite Crystal Vide Poche

Branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), mounted on a square-shaped marble base, with a parallelepiped-shaped central body. The entire body is enriched by a mosaic of la...

18th century Italian Carrara marble angel in a bleached turtle shell mounted on a polished alabaster base.  The bleached turtle shell emulates a bath for the angel. The angel is cra...

A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside a glass...

A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural white and red coral branches mounted on Black pedestal base.

Sculpture "Costruzioni di Oasi", designed and produced by Mario Schifano in 1979. These sculptures were made in 100 pieces; the one for sale is numero 55 as per the engraving on the...

18th century Italian gilded scroll fragment mounted on a polished red and white hematoid quartz heart. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbo...

Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...

Large Italian gilt iron floral wall sconce. Adorned with five elaborate tiger Lilly flowers. This unique sconce adds texture and depth to any w...

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour solid marble green & brown obelisk Italy, Late 19th Century Measures: 3.18"W x 3.18"D x 11.5"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor s...

A unique piece of academic art, this vintage plaster sculpture is a school study of a human hand. Dating from the 1950s, it was likely used in an art class or a medical school for an...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Streptopelia turtur) Dove on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cab...

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the amphora-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, ...