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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Sculpture "Costruzioni Di Oasi", Design Mario Schifano, Italy 1979
Located in Napoli, IT
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Carved Rock Crystal Sculpture Alligator Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Carved Rock crystal sculpture Of An Alligator Paperweight Desk Accessory.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'
Located in Leuven , BE
Mounted on an oak square base with wheels, feathers in good condition, vintage colors and for the species recognizable bald feathers on intact wings.
Category
Mid-20th Century Australian Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Mounted Conch Shell with Crystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful conch shell professionally mounted on a coral base, with crystal quartz pieces artistically embedded in, decorative object of art for display.
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
Pair of Antique Horse Skulls
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique adult horse skulls.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Selection of Specimen Marble and Stone Spheres
Located in London, London
Specimen marble spheres
Different stones
Sizes are 15cm, 13cm, 10cm and 8cm diameter
Age unknown
Category
20th Century Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Seashell and Urn Sculpture Topiary
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful seashell and urn sculpture piece decorative object, circa early-20th century. Piece/sculpture 'topiary' has a metal urn base with bird handle...
Category
Early 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Tall Driftwood Freestanding Sculpture with Metal Leaves and Carved Wood Birds
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and organic sculpture using driftwood intertwined with oxidized metal leaves and cattails. There are two hand carved birds perching on the wood. The sculpture is in wonderfu...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood
Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century bird or stork sculpture crafted with silvered metal, brass, and an organic conch shell in a familiar pose. Stamped Binazzi Firenze on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Continental Neoclassical Rock Crystal Obelisks on Rock Crystal Balls
Located in New York, NY
Continental neoclassical pair of rock crystal obelisks in hexagonal shape, each mounted on six bronze rods holding rock crystal balls and connecting to the hexagonal rock crystal bas...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique Top Quality Carved Black Forest Style Knitting Farmer's Wife Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the best ever hand carved, black forest of Southern Germany sculptures.
This unique antique is for the collectors and connoisseurs, because the quality in the details of th...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Clam Shell Seashell White Natural
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, white natural clam shell seashell. Seashell is real. Beautiful as a stand-alone piece or fill with your favorite fruits, vegetables, etc. Seashell meas...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Cream Color Sea Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic sea fan with an organic sculptural form. Why not hang it on a wall and be inspired by the grace and style of mother nature? Check our other lis...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The front of the gemstone features tight and small polished botryoidal form, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. The back is natural with exposed malachite fibers fused in the bedrock. The slab form rock is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Organic Modern Hand Carved Malachite and Rose Quartz Egg Sculptural Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic Modern Hand Carved Malachite and Rose Quartz Egg Sculptural Set of 4. Midcentury green malachite hand-burnished egg set of 3 with one large rose qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Quartz
French 1970s Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with Vanilla Parts Inclusions
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This resin, lucite sculpture, has an regangular form. Inside. It is an inclusion of a Vanilla plant.
This has been done in France circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Mother-of-pearl and Metal Bird
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 silver plated bird with mother-of-pearl insets.
Measurements:
Height: 27"
Width: 20"
Depth: 14".
Category
1960s North American Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Botanic Model of Different Type of Inflorescences, Italy, 1930
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanic didactical model of the different types of inflorescences specimen made out of hand painted plaster red buds, copper metal green branches and rubber central component ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Copper
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate
Oversized Roku Pottery Sculpture of an Apple by Renzo Faggioll
Located in Downingtown, PA
Oversized Sculpture of an Apple by American Ceramicist, Renzo Faggioll,
Raku Pottery,
1980s
The sculpture is of a naturalistically shaped pear with stem in yellows and green. It is Raku pottery.
Dimensions: 20 inches high x 14 inches diameter.
Renzo Faggioli...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique under the Water School Specimen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique under the water school specimen.
An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The gemstone has pointed and jagged surface on one side and a botryoidal form on the other side, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pair of French Midcentury Zinc Topiary Sculptures with Stepped Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage zinc topiaries from the mid 20th century, with stepped bases. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of zinc sculptures features a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Zinc
Large Vintage Malachite Natural Stone Vide Poche Trinket Dish Italy, C.1960
Located in London, GB
Large Vintage malachite natural stone vide poche trinket dish Italy, C.1960
A substantial piece of all natural malachite mineral stone. Polished beautifully to depict the natural ...
Category
20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Abstract Flower Shaped Steel Sculpture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-20th century Abstract flower shaped steel sculpture
Initialed "GH" on base.
Measures: 22.75" H, 16" W, 6" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Three Gold Plated Nautilus Shells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Group of three nautilus shells with their iconic form, gold plated with a copper under coat wearing through as a sculptural element.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Antique Large & Impressive Alabaster Harpy Eagle Sculpture with Spreads Wings
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent alabaster sculpture of what we believe is the Harpy eagle.
Carving anything even remotely realistic out of a mineral stone rock like alabaster...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Organic Cream Sea Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic sea fan with an organic sculptural form. Why not hang it on a wall and be inspired by the grace and style of mother nature?.
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass and Marble Seagull Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern sculpture features a heavy solid brass seagull sitting on top of a thick marble slab. The sturdy round marble base and...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century tree sculpture crafted in copper twisted into form and mounted on an organic stone base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
White Tailed Eagle 'Haliaeetus Albicilla' Mounted on a Branch, 1959
Located in Leuven , BE
The White-Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a bird of prey that feeds itself mainly with fish, but it also hunts on birds, rabbits and hares....
Category
Mid-20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in all sides except one side with a fissure to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and colors. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Sculpture Brown & Yellow Speckled Egg in Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It do have a lovely brown and yellow colo...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Massive 8ft Artisan Made Iron Candelabra Tree Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MONUMENTAL artisan made candelabra. This candelabra is a true piece of art, standing at over 8ft high, it is formed out of iron bent to resemble a tree or bush with branches or leaves. How incredible would this piece look illuminated?
The candelabra is a STATEMENT piece to say the least. It is substantial and heavy, completely freestanding and stable. It is 100% structurally solid.
There is surface rust as seen in pictures, but we left it as found because someone may appreciate it just as it is. It could be easily cleaned or painted if so desired. There is one missing candle plate...
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The gemstone in the botryoidal form was polished in all sides except one side with a fissure to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and colors. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise specimen...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nature has been a source of inspiration for artists, craftsmen, and to people of all trades since the dawn of time. This spike-shaped sculptural creation is ideal to bring a piece of...
Category
20th Century African Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden ba...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Model of Torpedo Boat Klasse Batum, 1880
Located in London, GB
Handmade and detailed early 20th century model of three-master torpedo boat Klasse Batum, 1880.
Ram-bowed with turtle deck forward, two funnels abreast, ...
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
20th Century Tureen or Center Piece in Sterling Silver 925 by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
The Rocaille tureen or center piece is a unique piece produced in the 70.80s in sterling silver 925 silver by Alcino Silversmith 1902.
This piece was designed and produced in our w...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Malachite Rock Specimen on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The botryoidal form was polished in the front and sides to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and color while the back was left natural. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Curved Horn and Mirror Cube Sculptures Pair of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of curved horn and mirror base cube sculptures are from the 80's. The gradients of colors of the horn range from tan to off white to gray and slate gray and etc. The...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Horn, Mirror
Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
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 blue grayish colo...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Gonshi Chinese Metamorphic Scholar's Rock
Located in New York, NY
Chinese metamorphic scholar's rock, unmarked, glued to base.
Dimensions: 6.5" H x 11" W x 2.5" D
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Green Malachite Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial piece of natural green malachite, polished smooth. A great paperweight or decorative object (as demonstrated) for a desk, shelf, table, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.25" ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Orange/Brown/Green by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Brazilian Crystal Amethyst Geode Specimen
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning and sculptural amethyst geode were found in Brazil, where many of the world's most precious and exquisite gems are mined. It feature unfinished back showcasing the exte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Green Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely glaze.
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely .
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Shadow Box Sculpture "La Cirque de La Loba" by Bob La Bobgah, 1985
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting "La Cirque de La Loba," a captivating sculpture from the 1980s crafted by the accomplished artist Bob La Bobgah, also known as Robert Hamilton...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Hunter with Deer Attributed to Amadeo Gennarelli, Italian, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Materials: Silvered bronze and marble
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Amedeo (sometimes Amadeo) Gennarelli (1881-1943)
An Italian/French sculptor, he was a pupil of Francesco Jerace...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Italian Onyx Large Cat Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Italian onyx marble cat sculpture 1970s.
Stunning Art Deco decorative cat sculpture in amber colour onyx stone.
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual tea caddy crafted from a coco de mer shell featuring amethyst stone handles and embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side hand...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and branch coral, all great for decorative use. Small natural losses but overall very nice...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Blue Grey Onyx Agate Quartz Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An onyx agate bowl in the organic modern style, with a raw exterior and polished smooth interior, in a blue-grey hue.
Dimensions: 3" Height x 6" Diameter.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Onyx, Agate
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.