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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Set of Six Belgian Garden Stone Mushrooms or Toadstools 'Sold as Set'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of Belgian garden mushroom (or toadstool fungi) sculptures of composition stone featuring naturalistic detail and of varying sizes.
The larg...
Category
20th Century Belgian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone
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
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
Unusual Black Amethyst Druze Formation on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
An exquisite black amethyst druze cluster with polished stalactite. Rare and notoriously difficult to find, this stunning and unique black amethyst druz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
207.32 Gram Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 207.32 Gram
Dimension: 8.2 x 6.7 x 3.2 Cm
Origin: Afghanistan
Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of beryl. The color of aquamarine can be changed by heat. Aqu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy.
Sizes range from:
H: 3 W: 2 D: 3
H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Set of (12) French Pressed Botanicals from a c1893 Monastery School
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (12) found in a closed Monastery School that opened in the late 1800's. The Pressed Botanicals are dated c1901 and are in as found condition. Wh...
Category
Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Large Drift Timber Wooden Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large sculpture made from drift timber, natural form. Very good texture and colour to the wood, aged over time.
Would look great either indoor or outdoor.
ST1526.
Category
20th Century English Rustic Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the set includes 30 European minerals includin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL
Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12 cm tall x 12 cm wide
This Alpine region is most well known...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil
Located in New York, NY
TOURMALINE
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter
Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland
28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide
In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Quartz, Colombia
Located in New York, NY
QUARTZ
Peña Blanca Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Western Boyacá Prov., Boyacá Dept., Colombia
14 cm tall x 20 cm wide
The Pena Blanca Mine is typically known for emerald crystals. In a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Stibnite with Barite & Quartz, China
Located in New York, NY
STIBNITE WITH BARITE & QUARTZ
Xikuangshan antimony deposit, Lengshuijiang Co., Loudi, Hunan, China
23 cm tall x 28 cm wide
The largest and most important stibnite specimens have his...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth.
Ex. private British collection, this group contains ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
C2 Rainoldi over 37 inch Beech Wood Pinocchio 1980s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Once upon a time, Master Geppetto created a beautiful little boy from a log of wood. The little boy suddenly came to life and was named Pinocchio. Pinocchio is basically a good littl...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Beech
Midcentury Porcelain Tusk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk.
Measurements:
Height: 20"
Diameter (base): 7"
Category
1970s Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
Masonic Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957
Located in Den Haag, NL
Masonic Brothers/Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957 ,
very good condition. signed .
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is attributed to the famed Italian fa...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is attributed to the famed Italian fa...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture was made by th...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture was made by th...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 7"W x 6.5"D x 5"H. #3593
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
A. Del Porujia Alabaster & Marble Nude Sea Nymph Sculpture C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster & Marble Sculpture by A. Del Porujia, Nude Sea Nymph Seated on the Shore Rocks Looking into the Sea, Signed, C1910
Measures- 21.75''H x 11''W x 10''D
Category
Early 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Septarian Dragon Egg Geode Bookends - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Large bookends made from a sectarian geode, also known as "dragon egg" or "dragon stone".
The polished face is 7 inches tall by 5 ½ inches and the depth is just under 5 inches.
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Starfish by Douglas Cloutier
By Douglas Cloutier
Located in New York, NY
Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and
miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier
The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.
Category
1990s American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Postmodern Monumental Apple
Located in west palm beach, FL
American Ingenuity: The Monumental Legacy of Vintage Postmodern Apple" - A bold testament to innovation, this architectural marvel embodies the spirit of American creativity, blendin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin
20th Century French Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Bring a whimsical flair to your garden or patio with this charming 20th Century French concrete sculpture, depicting a duo of rustic mushrooms. This enchanting piece captures the ess...
Category
20th Century French Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Fossil Leaf Montana USA Paleocene Epoch Natural Fossilized Plant Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
Fossil Leaf
Davidia antiqua
Paleocene epoch
Fort Union Formation
Glendive, Montana, USA
5.47 x 5.55 x 0.97 inches
(13.90 x 14.10 x 2.46 cm)
Beautifully presented and carefully pres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Pair of Columns in Precious Black Marble and Brass from the 1900s
Located in Foggia, FG
Coppia di Capitelli in marmo scuro pregiatissimo
Primissimo '900 con inserti in ottone
Integre e in perfetto stato conservativo
Possiamo imballarle in casse di legno e offrire un...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Giant Titanites Ammonite Fossil on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb giant ammonite fossil of the Titanites Giganteus variety mounted on a bespoke steel stand with sandstone base. Ex. private collection of Gordon Walkden.
Sourced from Worth Quarry, Swanage on Britain’s Jurassic Coast, this impressive large-scale ammonite spans a length of 66 cm (25.89 in). It is an excellent example of the Titanites variety, with a defined scroll shape and natural, stone-like texture with distinctive fossilised chambers present throughout. The Titanites variety of ammonite date back as far as 152 million years to the late Tithonian period.
Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. This striking and un...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Collection of Mounted Native Copper Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 6 natural, native copper specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.
Ex. private British collection, this group includes a range of superb s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
Fratelli Manelli Style Venetia Travertine Stone Heart Sculpture Raymor Italy
Located in Miami, FL
The Italian Classic Riven Travertine Venice Heart Sculpture attributed to Fratelli Manelli for Raymor is a versatile element with particular design, different from any other similar ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Travertine
Large Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large yellow (dyed) sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8.5"W x 9"D x 6"H. #3592
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 9.5"W x 7"D x 8"H. #3591
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.
Ex. private British collection, this group contains a ran...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli
Located in Pomona, CA
As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Large Natural Carboniferous Fossilised Fern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural plate type carboniferous fossilised fern. Showing ferns in relief, this fossil would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any home or collect...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large botryoidal green malachite specimen from Kolwezi, Congo, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster display plinth.
Named for its distinctive form resembling a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello.
Engraved signature on the base.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Brass
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in Marbella, ES
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in Marbella, ES
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Natural Specimens
Carved Etched Horn Mounted on a Tesselated Bone Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An interesting decorative sculpture, this etched horn is mounted on a tesselated bone base. It is very much in the style of Maitland Smith or a similar company. The horn is likely a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Horn
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.