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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
French Pressed Botanicals from a c1893 Monastery School Set of (6) or More Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite set of (6) Antique French Pressed Botanicals from a Monastery School in the South of France that opened around 1893. We have several sets of Antique French Pressed Botanica...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Angel Botello Sculpture "Denise", circa 1981, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Angel Botello sculpture "Denise".
Made with bronze.
Very decorative.
Signed and numbered 6/6.
Certificate.
Circa 1970, Spain
Angle Botello was born in 1913 in the small town of...
Category
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Pineapples - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage outdoor sculptures. Chic cast concrete pineapples in a distressed white finish. Perfect indoors or outside. Acquir...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen
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
Vintage Hand Carved Chain Link Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Boho hand carved sculpture. A beautiful design of a chain link made from all one piece. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990
Category
1990s Brazilian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard
Joan Shapiro Modern Abstract Alabaster Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) Modern Abstract pink alabaster stone sculpture carved into an organic freeform shape with central cutout, signed to reverse, mounted on a beveled...
Category
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Brutalist Copper & Brass Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Mid-century Brutalist Copper and Brass Tree Sculpture—a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry and nature-inspired elegance. This remarkable piece is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass, Copper
Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Table or Desk Lamp w. Hand Painted Poppy Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, large size, top quality made and great condition antique lamp.
This work-of-art-table-lamp from the earliest years of the 1900s is of museum quality and condition. Not on...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
6 Agate Crystal Geode Stone Clusters Rocks Matching Halves Mineral Specimen 2"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage agate crystal geodes, each with matching half and polished edge.
DIMENSIONS
2" x 1.5" x 1.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of 1970s Longhorn Steer Horns Mounted on Lucite Bases by Jean Roy Designs
By Jean Roy Designs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic and sculptural pair of natural steer horns on custom lucite bases circa 1970s, designed by Jean Roy Designs of California. Label. In fine condition,...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Horn, Lucite
Vintage Coastal Galvanized Tin Palm Tree
Located in west palm beach, FL
A totally incredible vintage monumental palm tree. A chic galvanized tin construction with loose palm fronds that can be arranged as you like. Acquired from a Hobe Sound estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #5
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Vintage Mother of Pearl Nautilus Shell
Located in New York, NY
Vintage mother of pearl nautilus shell. Beautiful large scale natural nautilus shell, perfect for beach house décor and nautical table scapes. Asia, Mid...
Category
20th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wooden Cherry Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic vintage wooden cherry sculpture. Hand carved detail with lots of wood grain detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Vintage Stone Eggs - Set of 8
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 8 decorative alabaster eggs. Beautiful variety of colors and natural veining to the stone.
Each measures approximately 2.5" to 3" Long and 1.5"...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks and Sphere
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful grouping of clear rock crystal quarts pair of obelisks and a sphere.
Category
1950s Brazilian Grand Tour Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Coastal Plaster Faux Clam Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal faux clam shell. Monumental in size and drama. A plaster construction with a beautiful patina from time. Acquired from a Pal...
Category
Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
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
Tiffany & Company 14K Yellow Gold Feathered Leaf Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837), 20th century.
A 14K yellow gold feathered leaf brooch. Marked to verso "Tiffany & Company, 14K".
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Massive natural Tridacna gigas South Pacific ocean giant clam shell specimen. The large shell features a highly calcified exterior and dramatic vertical shell folds. A later added dr...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural red pipe coral reef specimen. Color is a natural red. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Big Bull Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceramic statue in the shape of a bull. Stamped Dominique Pouchain.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Shell and Porcelain Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell sculpture, porcelain figure and gilt bronze base, 20th century.
h: 32.5cm, w: 18cm, d: 17cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Australian Handcrafted Burr Wood Bowl Mallee Wood
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand produced bowl, made from solid Mallee wood. Originates from Australia. Very nice smooth finished bowl, contrasting to the textured exterior. Signed Bailey to the under...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Selection of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
Located in Leuven , BE
Selection of 2 Natural Tridacna or Giant Clam
Provenance: Private collection Brussels
6 x 19,5 x 13 / 14 x 13,9 x 12 cm
Category
20th Century South African Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Natural Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic large clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures. Measure: 16.5 inch.
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Vintage Organic Modern Solid Teak Burlwood Planter Sculpture
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a solid teak sculpture hand-carved from a rare burlwood portion of the coveted Burmese teak tree. Burlwood results from harvesting a tree or a portion of a tree that has ...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern hand painted women sculpture.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Ceramic
Condition: ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Pyramidal Pyrite from Quiruvilca District, La Libertad Department, Peru
Located in New York, NY
A classic and very attractive specimen of Pyrite from Peru. Brilliant crystals of metallic pyrite on a pyrite matrix. The pyrite crystals have excellent surface luster and have small...
Category
20th Century Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Pyrite, Other
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl One 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Nautilus on 18th Century Fragment Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Natural shell mounted on antique fragment. One side of shell has been damaged.
Category
20th Century French Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Didactical Model of Cockchafer or May bug sold by the “ Denoyer-Geppert Company
Located in Leuven , BE
Beetle model (Melotontha vulgaris), strongly enlarged. One side shows the outer shape, the other the inner constitution and the viscera, legs and wings ca...
Category
Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Paper
VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Brass Oskar J.W. Hansen Coleus Calavo Leaf Bowl 4-33
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Charlotte, NC
A leaf bowl sculpture by Oskar J Hansen for Virginia Metalcrafters, part of their leaf sculptures collection. Solid brass depicting four leaves of a Coleus plant. Made in Virginia, U...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Beryl Var. Aquamarine from Linópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
From Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Museum quality, large partial crystal of lustrous transparent-to-translucent aquamarine, the blue gem variety of the min...
Category
20th Century Pakistani Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus
Located in Leuven , BE
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus (Cites NL)
Provenance: Private collection Brussels
The Ground Hornbill is a particularly spectacular rep...
Category
1960s Zambian Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Pair of Organic Sculptural Sea Shells on Marble Bases by Les Hunter Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of organic sculptural sea shells on white marble bases by Les Hunter Designs of California, circa 1970s. This glamorous pair has a real Hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Large geode amethyste with quartz from Morvan France 46lbs 21kg
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the majestic beauty of this large amethyst geode with quartz inclusion, originating from the Morvan region in France. Weighing an impressive...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil
Located in London, GB
Set of pink amethyst, agate, fossilised ammonite and coral fossil
Continental, 20th Century
Largest: Height 6cm, diameter 18cm
Smallest: Height 3.5cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm
The col...
Category
20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Other
Vintage Boho Italian Carved Wood Top Hat
Located in west palm beach, FL
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Pair of Saw Tooth Fish Bill on Metal Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great pair of saw tooth bills on metal stands
They came from a wonderful collection of under the sea items from an avid collector.
Category
20th Century North American Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Shell and Crystal Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell sculpture, porcelain figure and crystal base, 20th century.
h: 30cm, w: 17cm, d: 14cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Petrified Wood Specimen and Amethyst Geode
Located in London, GB
Petrified wood specimen and amethyst geode
Continental, 20th Century
Long stone: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 13cm
Tall stone: Height 19cm, width 17cm, depth 12cm
The amethyst g...
Category
20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this pi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions: 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Drift Wood Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
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.
Category
Late 20th Century French Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Pair of Calcite Crystal Geodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
1980s Brazilian Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Cerrusite on Rosasite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1970s Namibian Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Other
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking, geometrical design wall mirror with handcarved lion / cat carving.
Via one of our trade contacts we recently purchased this perfectly hand carve...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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.