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Natural Specimens For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Folk Art
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the crow (Corvidae) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned bas...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Wood
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:...
Category
1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Antique Red Fox Skull Taxidermy, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Red Fox Skull Taxidermy, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned ba...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the badger (Meles meles) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden tur...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos domestica) mounted on an ebonized wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Bone
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...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Heavy Shiva Lignam Fertility Banalinga Stone Brahmanda Egg
Located in Dayton, OH
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Pair of Triton Sea Shell Sculptures
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of unique folk art sculptures completely comprised of natural triton shells. Ball form, each spiral trumpet sea shell protruding outward, creating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Framed Set of Four Herbaria
Located in Houston, TX
Framed set of four vintage herbaria, (circa 1930-1949, Sweden). Each herbarium (botanical) measures: 15.75 inches high x 9.5 inches wide and floats within a...
Category
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France. Entire set pictured together in last three images.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
31 Brazilian Silver Amulets
Located in New York, NY
These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century to form pomegranates, sugar apples, guava, and other...
Category
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
American Shellwork Standing Mirror in the Form of a Harp
Located in Downingtown, PA
American shellwork standing mirror in the form of a Harp,
circa 1885
The unusual 19th century American shellwork standing mirror is in the form of a harp....
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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Early 1900s Bronzed Terracotta Christ Sculpture Religious Bust, Signed S. Marton
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning sculpture of Christ.
Even from up-close most people think this is a bronze. That's how good the surface and bronzed patina of this impressive sculpture are. The sc...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
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H 12.2 in W 11.2 in D 7.3 in
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Rocking Horse and Pull Toy, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing rocking horse made of wood covered in cow hide. Its saddle and reins and tack are all leather while the bit and stirrups are metal. The horse has inset glass eyes and rest...
Category
Early 20th Century German Natural Specimens
Materials
Hide, Wood
Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48"
Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rus...
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin
Eurasian Badger (Meles meles), NL.
Located in Leuven , BE
The Eurasian badger or European badger (Meles meles) is a social, omnivorous mammal that resides in woodlands, pastures, suburbs, and urban parks throughout most of Europe and Asia.
Category
20th Century Belgian Natural Specimens
Materials
Organic Material
Set of Seven Gnomes
Located in Washington, DC
Set of seven painted dwarfs Gnomes.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique Bavarian hunting walking cane from the early 20th century - the walking cane is handmade of blackthorn wood, featuring an engraved deer antler handle with silver chiselled col...
Category
1910s German Rustic Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Antler
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Composition
H 1.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in
Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German corner shelf is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beau...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 4.38 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Bisque Head, Arms and Leg Doll is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful Sailers Outfit, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse.
The set includes The Doll with the Outfit, all in very good condition. Made of Fabric, Bisque Porcelain parts and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Previously Available Items
Studio pottery hand created mythical sculpture of the many faces of sea urchins
Located in Central England, GB
This incredibly complicated hand sculpted work of art is the work of a very creative and imaginative artist the likes of which we have never seen before. There is a simple inscribed...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Clay
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Hand Carved Swan Decoy
Located in Jupiter, FL
This large hand-carved and hand painted swan decoy, came for my families personal collection, my mother was an antique dealer in Washington state. This was a piece that she loved tre...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Large Bezoar Curiosity Natural History Museum Specimen
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful early 19th century large Bezoar housed on a period but later turned brass and ebonised wood stand.
The bezoar has a good colour/patina from years of being hand...
Category
Early 19th Century European George III Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Cornish Carved Serpentine Stoneware Model of a Lighthouse
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish carved red serpentine stone ware model of a lighthouse dating from the early to mid 20th Century. The lighthouse is carved from a sing...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Serpentine
Folk Art Seashell Flower Motif Bouquet in a Stone Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bouquet of seashell flowers potted in a stone vessel. This unique piece of folk art will be a gorgeous addition to a dining table, coffee table, or ...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France. Entire set pictured together in last three images.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France. Entire set pictured together in last three images.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France. Entire set pictured together in last three images.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France.
Category
1940s French Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Quirky American Folk Art Iron Tree Stump
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky mid-20th century American Folk Art iron tree stump with attach wrought iron ax, and applied roots with a wonderful applied bark texture. Rings can be seen on the top of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Torrey Pine Needle Spiral Basket by Fran and Neil Prince
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic example of contemporary folk art, this spiral-form basket is attributed to American artists Fran and Neil Prince, who created sculptural works throughout the late 20th ce...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Colorful and Charming Folk Art Bird Tree
Located in Stamford, CT
Colorful and charming Folk Art bird tree with 15 hand carved and painted wood birds, circa 1930s-1950s.
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
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.