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Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina
Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Tall High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With refined

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Natural Rock Crystal Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Natural Rock Crystal Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Natural Rock Crystal Obelisk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A monumental neoclassical grand tour style naturally mined rock crystal obelisk statue. Mounted to

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Distressed Painted Wood Obelisks with Architectural Bases
Pair of Distressed Painted Wood Obelisks with Architectural Bases

Pair of Distressed Painted Wood Obelisks with Architectural Bases

Located in Elkhart, IN

A pair of painted wood obelisks, rendered in a deliberately timeworn finish that evokes

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from Brazil
Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from Brazil

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from Brazil

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite pair of large scale polished rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous accessory that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisks, Pair
Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisks, Pair

Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisks, Pair

$376Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Neoclassical French Country Porcelain Blue and White Obelisks, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of neoclassical, Chinoiserie, or Grand Tour style blue and white porcelain obelisks

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Yellow and Black Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Yellow and Black Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Yellow and Black Obelisk

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Yellow and Black Obelisk

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble yellow, gray, and black obelisk Measures

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Obelisk, Red & Brown, Grand Tour Style
Neoclassical Solid Marble Obelisk, Red & Brown, Grand Tour Style

Neoclassical Solid Marble Obelisk, Red & Brown, Grand Tour Style

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in

Neoclassical Solid Marble Obelisk, Red & Brown, Grand Tour Style

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble red, purple & brown obelisk Measures

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals
Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals

Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals

Located in Elkhart, IN

black obelisks on solid marble pedestals. Italy, Circa early 20th century Solid marble with classical

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Genuine Unheated Natural Citrine Obelisk with Rare Feather Rainbow Inclusion
Genuine Unheated Natural Citrine Obelisk with Rare Feather Rainbow Inclusion

Genuine Unheated Natural Citrine Obelisk with Rare Feather Rainbow Inclusion

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Citrine Obelisk with Rare Feather Rainbow Inclusion ▫️ Description This unheated natural

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Brown and Gray Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Brown and Gray Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Brown and Gray Obelisk

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 2 in D 2 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Brown and Gray Obelisk

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble gray and brown obelisk Measures: 2"W x 2

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

$236Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.75 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisk Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

$116Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.75 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisk Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

9.5 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil
9.5 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil

9.5 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Natural Water-Clear Brazilian Quartz with Obelisk ▫️ Description Aesthetic, powerful, and

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

15 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil
15 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil

15 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Water-Clear Brazilian Quartz Obelisk Description Tall, crystal clear, and refined in form, this

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point with Orange Hematite
AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point with Orange Hematite

AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point with Orange Hematite

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil (Optical Clarity) ▫️ Description

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk with Orange Hematite Inclusions
AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk with Orange Hematite Inclusions

AAA Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk with Orange Hematite Inclusions

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

A High-Grade Lemurian Quartz Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil (Optical Clarity) ▫️ Description

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Rock Crystal Obelisk Silver Gilt Mount
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Rock Crystal Obelisk Silver Gilt Mount

Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Rock Crystal Obelisk Silver Gilt Mount

Located in Atlanta, GA

Monumental mine harvested rock crystal obelisk specimen mounted to a silver gilt wood base. Measure

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from South America
Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from South America

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from South America

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine pair of polished rock crystal obelisks from South America. These are very fine quality

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion
Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Rare Large Golden Honey Citrine Obelisk Tower with Yellow Hematite Inclusion

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Large Natural Golden Orange Citrine Obelisk Tower ▫️ Description Showcasing rare golden

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Blue, Tan, and White Obelisk
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Blue, Tan, and White Obelisk

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Blue, Tan, and White Obelisk

$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Blue, Tan, and White Obelisk

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble blue, tan, and white obelisk Measures

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk with Subtle Citrine Tone and Multiple Rainbows
Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk with Subtle Citrine Tone and Multiple Rainbows

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk with Subtle Citrine Tone and Multiple Rainbows

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk with Subtle Citrine Tone ▫️ Description This natural clear quartz

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals
Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals

Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals

$7,196Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 62 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals

Located in Elkhart, IN

black obelisks on solid marble pedestals. Italy, Circa early 20th century Solid marble with classical

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Large Brazilian Citrine Obelisk Point with Deep Orange Citrine Color
Large Brazilian Citrine Obelisk Point with Deep Orange Citrine Color

Large Brazilian Citrine Obelisk Point with Deep Orange Citrine Color

$692Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Large Brazilian Citrine Obelisk Point with Deep Orange Citrine Color

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

this Citrine Obelisk specimen truly special is its large size, unusual for Brazilian Citrine, as well

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair Of 1890s Brown Marble Obelisks With Carved Floral Motif
Pair Of 1890s Brown Marble Obelisks With Carved Floral Motif

Pair Of 1890s Brown Marble Obelisks With Carved Floral Motif

$775 / set

H 11.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Pair Of 1890s Brown Marble Obelisks With Carved Floral Motif

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1890s carved marble obelisks with floral motif.

Category

Antique 1890s Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks
Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks

Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks

Located in New York, NY

This stunning pair of monumental modernist hand carved rock crystal obelisks were realized in

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Real Lemurian Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point: Water-Clear Optical Transparency
Real Lemurian Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point: Water-Clear Optical Transparency

Real Lemurian Crystal Quartz Obelisk Point: Water-Clear Optical Transparency

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

spotted, giving yet another quality to this point. This is a “crème de la crème” specimen, considered AAA

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Point, High-Grade Water-Clear Diamantina Crystal
Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Point, High-Grade Water-Clear Diamantina Crystal

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Point, High-Grade Water-Clear Diamantina Crystal

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

High-Grade, All-Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Point: A Natural Wonder in the Form of a Water-Clear

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, a Pair
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, a Pair

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, a Pair

$340Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.75 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, a Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisks Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, Set of 5
Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, Set of 5

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, Set of 5

$208Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 1 in D 1 in

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisks, Set of 5

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning set of five neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisks. A favorite

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture
A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture

A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Green Malachite Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculptural Obelisk Suited for Mantel or Desk

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Tower with High-Grade Clear Crystal from Diamantina
Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Tower with High-Grade Clear Crystal from Diamantina

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Tower with High-Grade Clear Crystal from Diamantina

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

details in the pictures. 🧡 ▫️ Natural, Raw Clear Quartz Specimen, Handmade into an Obelisk Tower ▫️

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Sculpture with Multi-Faceted Sides on Metal Stand
Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Sculpture with Multi-Faceted Sides on Metal Stand

Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Sculpture with Multi-Faceted Sides on Metal Stand

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Tall Natural Clear Quartz Obelisk Sculpture on Metal Stand ▫️ Description With remarkable

Category

2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Italian Specimen Grand Tour Style Obelisks
Pair of Italian Specimen Grand Tour Style Obelisks

Pair of Italian Specimen Grand Tour Style Obelisks

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a highly collectible pair of specimen marble obelisks, grand tour style, early 20th century.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks
Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks

Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks

$47,528 / set

H 103.15 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks

Located in London, GB

Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian specimen marble obelisks Italian, 20th Century Measures: Height

Category

20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Porphyry

Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk
Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk

Grand Tour Era, Mixed Specimen Marble & Gemstone Obelisk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Continental, 19th century. A grand tour era (possibly Italian) obelisk constructed with a stepped

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Pietra Dura obelisks, Derbyshire , England circa 1840
Pietra Dura obelisks, Derbyshire , England circa 1840

Pietra Dura obelisks, Derbyshire , England circa 1840

Located in London, GB

A pair of English Derbyshire Pietra Dura obelisks. Specimen stones have been inlaid into the

Category

Antique 1840s English Garniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century

Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks Each in Italian specimen

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

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Specimen Obelisk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the specimen obelisk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and quartz, every specimen obelisk was constructed with great care. There are 42 variations of the antique or vintage specimen obelisk you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the specimen obelisk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each specimen obelisk bearing Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one specimen obelisk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nature produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Specimen Obelisk?

Prices for a specimen obelisk start at $275 and top out at $49,547 with the average selling for $3,519.

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.