Natural Specimens

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus (Cites NL) Provenance: Private collection Brussels The Ground Hornbill is a particularly spectacular rep...

A fabulous vintage Boho wooden top hat. A chic hand tooled wood with beautiful wood grain detail. Made in Italy and marked inside. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk Late 20th Century Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surfac...

This singular combination piece out of the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, was sourced in the 1970s. Large, abundant, gemmy cerrusite crystals on almost shockingly vibrant turquoise-hued rosas...

This is a Pair of Calcite Mineral Geode's They were sliced from one solid piece as shown and fit together like a puzzle They are Free-Standing in various positions. (They cannot s...

Rough American Jasper display specimen - featuring an attractive and consistent rich red color with a single diagonal vein of quartz - known as a stone of protection and balance for ...

Limited edition of 29 pieces. From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the “philosophy” of a state of mind visible and concrete: as if in the musical atmosph...

A beautiful and rare large large pink coral organic specimen (Stylophora Pistillatta) mounted on a solid 1" thick polished lucite base, circa 1980s. The sculpture is in very good v...

A spectacular pair of vintage Boho dogs. Two reclining Whippets in a cast concrete. Perfect indoors or standing guard in the garden. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A fabulous vintage Boho sculpture. A chic monumental piece of driftwood mounted on a steel plinth. A real showstopper. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia Murano, in a lifelike or...

Pair of Brazillian Agate Large Bookends/ Crystals. Wondeful center design with great core feature. Deep and rich color. Solid Stong piece. Great weight.

I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But thi...

Incredible signed Inuit hand carved moose antler Eskimo fisherman sculpture, circa 1990s. The sculpture is incredibly well done crafted with fine detail and fur, leather and wood add...

A vintage folk art watermelon which has been carved from wood and hand painted. This piece is attributed to master New Mexican carving artist Felip Archuleta, who carved animals, watermelons and whirly...

Shiva Lingam is a crypto-crystalline member of the Quartz family. This heavy stone is found in only one of seven sacred Indian rivers. Villagers visit the Narmada River in Onkar Mand...

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Vanadinite and native copper crystals, mounted over carved lacquered wooden base, brown color. Italy, circa 1880.

A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...

Bvlgari, silver mounted amethyst geode quartz sterling silver, maker's stamp on exterior

Beautiful rough stone with beautiful colors. Natural amber beautiful to process as jewelry. The weight of this stone is 86 grams.

A stunning vintage Boho Elephant Ear leaf. Made in a heavy cast concrete and hand painted a Kelly bright green. Makes a fabulous centerpiece on your outdoor table or a chic garden or...

Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice a public academy of art in Venice.

A stunning vintage Brass table top palm tree. Imported from Paris by the Maison Jansen group. A great way to add a flash of glamour to any space. P...

A fabulous vintage Boho signed bronze sculpture. A chic skeleton holding a skull. Sure to add a little zing to any space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A stunning neoclassical style or Grand Tour style solid marble black & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 12"H. Very good original vintage condition...

20th c., a high quality pair of demilune columnar form stone bookends, unmarked. Skillfully carved beige limestone with a large number of spiral shell gastropods, nautiloids, and other fossils polished to show off the beauty of the fossils. There are natural streaks of dark and light limestone, orange iron oxide, and crystalline calcite in the shells. The stone contains a large amount of calcite (or aragonite) with the remainder made of impurities such as dolomite, quartz or silicates, clay, iron oxides, and rock particles of many kinds. These are of lovely quality and are fascinating to look at. As they are cut from the same piece, the fossils match up when both bookends are placed together and the corresponding portion of fossils can be seen on the opposite interior vertical plane. Dimensions: 7"h x 5.75"w x 2.75"d (each half) Condition: Good, a few scratches and nicks on base, attractive appearance. Provenance: A Private Collection: The Sherry Netherland...

Unique Italian hand carved deer Sculpture made of timber.

A spectacular collection of five large specimen clam shells mounted on bespoke steel stands. These have long been sought after for their decorative valu...

This exquisite collection features 14 mesmerizing polished stone specimens sourced from the captivating landscapes of Italy. Each stone tells a uni...

A fantastic vintage Contemporary original sculpture. Done by the artist Gary Hughes and signed and numbered on the back. A bright blue cast stone on a conc...

Bright, deep rich red ground and veins on a deep grey background. Chunghua, China Chicken Blood Stones are a prized ornamental material made of quartz,...

Daniel Pollock organic modern carved wood stool or sculptural object hand carved out of pine wood. This is a very heavy piece and the imperfections only add to its charm and appeal. ...

A sterling silver sculpted lion by late American artist James Schwabe (1918 - 2008) mounted onto malachite. The eyes of the lion are gemstone (possibly cabochon emerald) and there appear to be highlights in a golden metal. The sculpture is signed on the malachite, J. Schwabe and there looks to be a number under the signature. It has been postulated that Mr. Schwabe sold his jewelry in New York under the brand, Patrice and Realm. Mr. Schwabe did design jewelry and other pieces in precious metals and gemstones for Cartier. This sculpture depicts a fierce and cute lion, seated on its haunches with its green eyes wide open. The lion sits patiently on a block of malachite, enjoying a polished surface contrasted with the natural form. So if you still have a curio cabinet, then make some room on the top shelf for this work. And if you have a vanity, then I'm sure this work will look beautiful next to your collection of boxes...

Made in Italy, 1970s. This lemon is made in black Murano glass with silver and gold flakes and then covered in transparent Murano glass. It might show slight traces of use since it's...

Impressive pair of obelisk shaped polished extinct fossil sculptures (Orthoceras) with beautiful organic variations which date back 400 million years from Sweden and the Baltic State...

A selection of Stupa architectural details from Thailand, late 20th century, hand-crafted in traditional Thai clay earthenware, with a glazed glo...

Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.

Lladro porcelain sculpture with doves. Elegant lladro porcelain sculpture with doves made in the 1970s. Discontinued. Perfect condition. Measures: 55x40x30 cm The Lladró factory is...

A Vintage Massive live edge tree root sculpture. An absolute masterpiece from every angle this naturally occurring sculpture is a beauty to behold ...

Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.

A stunning pair of neoclassical style or Grand Tour style solid marble black & gray obelisks Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 12"H. Very good original vintage ...

A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with age...

A stunning neoclassical style solid marble black & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 12.13"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface w...

Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.

Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...

This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...

Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...

Organic molave root sculpture, hardwood from Philippines. Molave is an indigenous species now protected by Philippine law making this a unique, special find. Please refer to profes...

Intriguing vintage object of art with an eccentric composition having an organic nautilus shell in a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortois...

Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or moth at top. Beautiful estate condition.

Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...

Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...

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Vintage Tessellated round shape decorative lidded marble boxes by Maitland Smith Set of Two. Dimensions: Shorter: 4" diameter x 6" height Longer: 5" diameter x 7.75" height. Maitland Smith 1970s tessellated travertine table...

Beautiful form. Signed R.Carnes 98 Lysiton, possibly not very legible.

A beautiful organic sculptural clam shell on a solid Lucite base. This piece is glamorous and Classic. The oval base beautifully displays the ultra polished shell...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

An exceptional vintage Coastal bust of woman. A beautiful profile of a serene woman. A beautiful collection of shells wrap around her head and neck. Acqu...