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Natural Specimens For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of (8) Spectacular Specimens c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (8) Spectacular examples and ready to frame. We believe that the Pressed French Botanic...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material, Paper

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Chicago, 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.
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Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Descloizite From Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Rare, inky, lustrous, sharply defined descloizite from a pocket mined in the 1970s out of the Tsumeb Mine in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia, the large, fully formed crystals on this ...
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1970s Namibian Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare Vintage Pink Coral Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely vintage selection of pink coral is a rare specimen beautifully presented. The California Hydrocoral is a slow growing, deep water coral which unfortunately was overharves...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Sulfur From Sicily
Located in New York, NY
This rare collector's specimen came out of a famous pocket in Sicily in the 1970s and exhibits the large crystals, excellent clarity, and isolation of crystals for which the location...
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1970s Italian Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

1970s Barovier Murano Glass Apple & Pear
Located in Roma, IT
A hand-blown Murano Glass Apple & Pear decorated with tiny 'bolle' (small air bubbles) throughout. These decorative objects or paperweights were fou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Greenlandica, collection of seven various bone tools
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, a collection of various bone tools, comprising seven pieces in total. Originating from Greenland. Dating back to approximately the 1970s. The largest piece measures:...
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1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Shell Natural Specimen With White Marble Pedestal Bronze Bird Can Be Removed
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on pure white marble pedestal It has an ornament of a bronze bird, but you can remove it if you don't like it and leave the shell alone. Its condition i...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble

Big Clam Shell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell. Its condition is excelle...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Four Seasons “Spring” Statue
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho cast concrete sculpture. A beautiful composition of one of the Four Seasons “Spring”. Perfect indoors or outside. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired...
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Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Very Big cattle’s horns, Stanta Fè, NM, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A stage of long horns of cattle, mounted on a wooden support, covered in saddle leather, hand-printed on the surface with a design in relief, depicting a head of cattle with horns. S...
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Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn, Leather

Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A milennia old naturally formed and veined quartsite egg from Henan province, China. Found in the mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready made art...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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,...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn, Lucite

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...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens

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Paper

Antique Set (8) French Pressed Botanicals From c1892 Monastery School More Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of (8) French Pressed Botanicals circa late 1800's to the early 1900's (both larger and smaller sets are available through our 1stdibs listings). We have an extensive col...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Natural Specimens

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Other

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in. The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
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 ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Gigas Tridacna clam shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful white clam shell in wonderful condition
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Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Natural Real Sea Coral Reef Specimen Beach Decor A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. Note: This is a vintage coral reef...
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Early 20th Century American International Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
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...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Deer Taxidermy 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique taxidermy from Germany. You're looking at an extremely rare example of original craftsmanship: A hunting trophy hand-carved and hand-painted from the early 20th century. Ca. ...
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Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone, Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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...
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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 ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 190...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
Located in Charleston, SC
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...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Vintage Felipe Benito Archuleta Style Wooden Watermelon Folk Art
By Felipe Archuleta
Located in Charleston, SC
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...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris, Design: JOUANT
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Design: Jules Jouant (1863-1921) Pitcher sign: Foundry: Eug. Blot Paris / Design: Jouant Material: Silver plated Biography Auguste Jules Alphonse Jouant was born in Paris, Cité Fénelon, in the 9th arrondissement, on June 19, 18632, son of Étienne Alphonse Jouant, carpenter, and Louise Carré. A student of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris3, Jules Jouant was one of Auguste Rodin's practitioners. He exhibited the Bust of Prince Gedroyc at the Salon of 1883 and sculpted busts of musicians such as Richard Wagner, Frédéric Chopin or Ludwig van Beethoven. He obtained an honorable mention at the Salon of 1913. Jules Jouant is renowned for his works of art (vases, dishes, lamp bases, pitchers, candlesticks, table bells, trinket bowls, etc.) typical of the Art Nouveau style, produced in pewter by the Barbedienne founders This link leads to a disambiguation page, Eugène Blot and Ettlinger Frères. He also collaborates with the workshops of the Daum brothers This link returns He was appointed professor at the Ecole Boulle in Paris. He is buried in the Cimetière de Passy (2nd division). Public collections -Museum of Art and History of Belfort seaweed, pewter The Holly, pewter -Mignard, marble bust, Paris, Manufacture des Gobelins7. Plaster model preserved in Angers in the Maine-et-Loire prefecture8 -Léo Delibes, marble bust, National Opera of Paris9. Plaster model preserved in the town hall of Rochefort (Charente-Maritime) -Two bas-reliefs, stone...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

A natural specimen of fish, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen of Gattuccio (Scyllum Catulus), preserved in formaldehyde and sealed on cylindric shape glass vase. Italiy early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Marble Ball On Stand
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century, Italian marble ball on a small black wooden base. The marble is polished and it is in great condition.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Natural Specimens

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Marble

Art Déco Sculpture by Darny .G , Archer
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Great Art Déco sculpture archer by G .Darny Nice patine « vert de bronze » Sculpture is signed on marble top The archer is very sculptural and muscled with a nice finition of details
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Located in Southall, GB
Natural giant clam shells with lustrous milky patina from South Pacific or Indian Ocean. There is some weathering consistent with their age. The second clam shell is slightly smaller...
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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Natural Specimens

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Shell

Silver Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
The verisimilitude of this pin to a leaf may be the result of its actually having been cast from one. But the unobtrusive nib at the end of the gently curving stem, by which the pin ...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Figurine of Thumbelina Patinated Bronze n Stone Base 19th Century Art Nouveau
Located in Sweden, SE
Wonderful bronze sculpture of Thumbelina from the fairy tale of the world Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Very fine cast bronze figure of the late 19th century in the Art Nouv...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Weathered Stone Architectural Disc Sculpture, Indonesia, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Indonesian round stone architectural disc on stand. Natural weathered patina. Stand measures 4". x. 6"
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1920s Indonesian Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Big Shell Tridacna from Pacific Ocean
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What a wonderful shell ! It's very big, from the Pacific Ocean, from Indonesia. Placed on the table it is a true natural sculpture, but it can serve as a bowl to contain fruit or soa...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Natural Specimens

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Shell

Japanese Iron Vase with Inlaid Silver and Gold by Ueda Hiroshi
Located in Stamford, CT
A cylindrical iron Ikebana vase with silver and gold spiral design depicting stream. The vase was made by Ueda Hiroshi and is signed Hiroshi. The box come...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Black Murano Glass Lemon with Gold and Silver Flakes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Brass

Decorative Centre Piece -Celosia Cristata Bonsai
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scale decorative centre piece. Cast iron urn, filled with ornamental joined tree branches, adorned with striking pink Celosia Cristata ( Crested Cockscomb) reminiscent of coral. This piece has a true Bonsai feel and would make a great feature in vibrant well designed room this was sourced from a country estate in England and would possibly be estate made for a decorative purpose . a true one off and a great talking point . Dimensions:W: 77cm (30.3")H: 76cm (29.9")D: 58cm (22.8") We are happy to work with you with your choice of shipping or we can of course obtain further quotes if required this includes UK or international Please view our other items we currently have on our profile New items loaded onto our profile weekly Large Antiques Warehouse...
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Early 20th Century English Natural Specimens

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Wood

Charles Reussner French Sculpture of a Bronze Owl Perched on a Natural Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpted bronze Art Deco style owl perched on a natural stone by artist Charles Reussner (1886 - 1961). This wise old owl is on the side of the natural form rock, shades of stone w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Tree with Flowers Sculpture, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Specimens

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Iron

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vine Tree Sculpture, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Specimens

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Iron

Flower Boat Sculpture, 1900, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Natural Specimens

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Marble

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

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Malachite, Silver Plate

Italian Hand Carved Timber Deer Head Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian hand carved deer Sculpture made of timber.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Lladro Porcelain Sculpture with Doves
Located in Madrid, ES
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...
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1970s Vintage Natural Specimens

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian 1930s Tôle Calla Lillies Sculptures in Red and Gold Containers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian vintage painted tôle Calla Lilies sculptures from the early 20th century, with white, yellow and green tones, in red containers. Created in Italy during the second ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Tôle

Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Mirror

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.

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