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Natural Specimens For Sale
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Mosaic-like Lunar Meteorite Cross Section
Located in London, GB
This spectacular polished slice of the Lunar meteorite Gadamis 004, reveals a mosaic-like interior, evoking the surface of the Moon as seen by the eye on a clear night. Weighing 149 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Sculptural Rose Amethyst Geode Slab with Pink and Red Amethyst, Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Sculptural Formation
▫️ Description
A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice showcases rare characteristics accentu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Fully Rooted Triceratops Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This fully rooted Triceratops tooth offers an exceptional glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic herbivores of the Cretaceous. This remarkably preserved specimen from the Up...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Pair of Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of tan and brown col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Quartz
Red Vanadinite Decorative Object Sculpture Crystal Table top
Located in London, GB
A striking specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, displaying an intense deep red colour and remarkable lustre. The surface is covered with brilliant, well-formed crystals of varying si...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Teak Wood Sphere/Ball Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture is a hand carved reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere. The outer section is polished and the inner root left untouched in contrast. By leaving the live edge it give...
Category
1990s Malaysian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Materials
Composition
Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A stunning geode centerpiece with rich color and flawless crystal formation
▫️ Description
Beautifully formed with large, juicy deep purple points, this amethyst geode possesses al...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Botryoidal Hematite From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
This Hematite specimen from Morocco exhibits a mirror-like metallic luster across its fluid, botryoidal crystal surfaces. The rounded, organic contours give the piece a sculptural qu...
Category
2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Hand-Polished Malachite Egg
Located in New York, NY
This hand-polished Malachite egg is a statement object that reveals the natural artistry of one of the most recognizable copper carbonate minerals. The rich green surface displays sw...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderate to large sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized and beautifully Calcite, dotted with ...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Pressed Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in Old Window Frame Italian Dated 1913
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
1960s Italian Country Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Azurite with Malachite
Located in London, GB
A magnificent large specimen from Guangdong, China, displaying a captivating blend of deep blue azurite and rich green malachite. The surface is covered with crystals of varying size...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Malachite
$6,500
Botryoidal Hematite From Morocco – 374 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hematite specimen from Morocco showcases a brilliant high-gloss, mirror-like natural luster over the fluid, rounded contours of botryoidal crystal structure. The sculpt...
Category
2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
Pair of Carved Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of impressive wall hanging solid composition hand painted in grey, with two different bouquet or flowers.
Category
1980s American Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Composition
$625 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Large Desert Rose from Tunesia
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Desert Rose is a striking cluster of crystal formations that naturally forms in arid, sandy regions—most famously, the desert. Composed mainly of selenite (a variety of gypsum) a...
Category
Late 20th Century Tunisian Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm
Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg
Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
Giant 7.6 Ft Golden Citrine Geode Wings – Museum-Grade Pair, Natural Masterpiece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatched Giant Citrine Geodes Set as Wings with High-Grade Golden Orange Druzy – Considered the Best X-Large Citrine Wings Worldwide
▫️ Description
Giant in size, fabulous in be...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$92,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of (9) Pressed Italian Botanicals Beautifully Mounted in Old Antique Window
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of (9) Pressed Italian Botanicals Beautifully Mounted in an Old Antique Window Frame with great old black paint. We were fortunate to be able to purchase a pair of these old win...
Category
1960s Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Paint
Gorgosaurus or T-rex Tooth
Located in London, GB
The tooth of an adult Gorgosaurus, dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 67
million years old. This large beautifully preserved specimen has a rich brown enamel, near p...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
$13,506
Purple Pink Windowed Amethyst Grey Agatised Rare Calcite Decorative Object
Located in London, GB
The central element of this geode has been preserved with two windows
on each side, revealing gorgeous calcite formations sat on a blanket of
differentially tinted amethystine quar...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Circular Chessboard Plaque Pietra Dura 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Jewelled Red Coral Sculpture~ 19th Century White Bronze Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Red coral branch embellished with natural emeralds mounted on a 19th-Century French white bronze fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet.
During ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Coco de Mer
Located in Long Island City, NY
It was once believed that the trees producing the Coco de Mer seed (the world’s largest, which commonly wash up on beaches) lived in forests at the bottom of the ocean. Later, once t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Seychellois Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
$3,250
Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations.
This is a large geode specimen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
22 Genuine Butterflies in Black Display Frame
Located in New York, NY
This incredible display includes 22 genuine Peruvian butterflies. The frame includes a keyhole hook at the top for mounting the display on a wall. The butterflies in these frames are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Gorgeous Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Spectacular Large Pair of Symmetrical Amethyst Geodes – Sculptural Cathedrals of Unmatched Beauty
▫️ Description
It’s as if nature set out to carve a harmonious pair—these symmetri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Bonfire: A Butterfly Dome by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Bonfire by Hasharat presents a hand-blown glass dome set on an ebonized wooden base, encasing a richly layered display of preserved butterflies in fiery oranges, velvety purples, iri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The ammonite itself is somewhere between 5 and 6 inch...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
$1,209 Sale Price
35% Off
Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive faux sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1990s. This piece is in very good condition and measures 28"W x 20.25"D x 15"H; it would make a...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Plastic
Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (19 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 19 lbs. top quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
MidCentury Fine Carved Gilded Wooden Bamboo Style Wall Mirror w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking Italian faux bamboo hand carved frame with a thick beveled mirror.
Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this practical and handcrafted wall mirror from the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coral, Real, Natural Specimen (ships in USA only) - Beach Decor
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Coral, Real, Natural Specimen (ships in USA only) - Beach Decor
This is a very pretty piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. It measures ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Treasures of the Earth: Monumental Pyrite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large mounted pyrite cluster featuring densely packed, naturally formed cubic crystals with a striking metallic luster, characteristic of fine pyrite specimens. The interlocking crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite, Metal
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith.
Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Quartz on Pyrite From Peru
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic natural sculpture combines radiant clusters of clear Quartz with the rich metallic luster of golden Pyrite. From the celebrated Huanzala Mine in Peru, this museum-grade...
Category
2010s Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Pyrite
$17,500
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Height on custom d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea.
A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Enchanting Hemimorphite: Blue Stone Wonder from China
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the captivating hues of this exceptional hemimorphite specimen from China. This unique piece showcases a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning smoothly fr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Large Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white "Brain" sea coral specimen (Diploria labyrinthiformis) on Lucite stand, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 12"W x 8.5"D x 8"H. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Blue and White Striped Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy, a Geological Artwork
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Blue and White Striped Agate Geode, with Perfect, Intact Laces
▫️ Description
A beautiful agate geode showcasing the rarely seen sea blue and white agate laces that formed in ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat. It is sort of a deep dish shape.
This is a nice, easy to display geode measuring approximately 3 x 1 inches.
Please note...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other
$136 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an brown peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are captured flawles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Feathers
Black-Green Spotted Martian Meteorite
Located in London, GB
This striking meteorite slice is perfectly polished to reveal the mesmerising green-black crystalline interior unique to the Martian surface. This specimen belongs to the rare class ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Giant Clam Shell (Tridacna Gigas?)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Giant Clam Shell (Tridacna Gigas?) The species is our best guess; we are not clam species experts. This piece has many pronounced layers as shown in the photos and deep ridges ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell.
It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior
This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Giant Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals: A Natural Statement
▫️Description
This exquisite X-Large Amethyst Sphere is a rare and extraordinary specimen that showcases t...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Plaster Anatomic School Study of a Human Hand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Malachite Brass Rimmed Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Russian style malachite bowl with brass trim
Late 20th century
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 1.25"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler
Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Authentic Megalodon Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Megalodon tooth fossil from South Carolina measures 5.13 inches high and weighs 239 grams, making it a coveted collector’s specimen. The tooth displays a striking mix ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Large Decorative Cane Cactus, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large decorative cane cactus, 1960s.
In very good vintage condition with minimal wear of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Cane
Emerald on Calcite From Colombia
Located in New York, NY
This superb Emerald on Calcite specimen from Colombia showcases a striking, elongated crystal with vibrant green color and excellent transparency. Rising prominently from its contras...
Category
2010s Colombian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Azurite & malachite harmony
Located in London, GB
This vibrant specimen from China showcases an eye-catching mix of
azurite and malachite in brilliant shades of blue and green. The surface
is alive with crystals of varying sizes — f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Malachite
Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens
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.