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Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chinese red bamboo coral fossil specimen with its enchanting soft red color and organic form. Presented on a Lucite Stand to enhance the sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Vug in Fuchsia & Gold ii, Pink & Gold Geode Glass Artwork by Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Fuchsia & Gold II' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass in fuchsia pink and amber/gold, the trans...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite
N’Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
2.6 cm tall x 4.4 cm wide
The N'Chwaning Mine has produced many of the finest kn...
Category
15th Century and Earlier South African Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Group of Three Red Coral Specimens on Lucite, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of three organic red coral specimens each with its own ocean inspired color and form, presented on lucite bases to enhance their scul...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Crocoite from Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Located in New York, NY
From red lead mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Colorful specimen of bright red-orange translucent crocoite crystals on brown gossan with minor yellowish-white gibbsite microcryst...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Vibrant Red & Yellow Natural Mookaite Mineral from Australia
Located in London, GB
Freestanding vibrant red & yellow natural mookaite mineral from Australia
Since 1986 Dale Rogers has been sourcing the grandest fossils, crysta...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Egg in Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France, Scandinavian 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 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in very good condition except from s...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Two Species of Magpie Jay’s Fine Taxidermy by DS&vT
Located in Haarlem, NL
‘Stills from a Courtship Dance’ is a series of Fine Taxidermy works with smaller exotic (rare) birds. Sinke and van Tongeren created this series of birds as if they suddenly seemed f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin
Elegant Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Ruby hues and Submerged Gold 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Ruby hues and Submerged Gold 1980s Italy.
The sculpture represents a red shell submersed in a thin and elegant transparent film of gold glass....
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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Sculpture Table with Coral from all contenants cast into the mold
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a foc...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Cast Stone, Zinc
Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture
with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed.
With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated
24-karat. Except...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
Weight: 26.65 grams
Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm
Origin: Paprok mi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 3.55 in W 0.52 in D 0.4 in
Large Handcrafted Rhodochrosite Hinged Box
Located in New York, NY
Large handcrafted rhodochrosite hinged box, 10" x 5.80" x 2.30" H. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that ranges in color from light pink to bright red and is found in A...
Category
2010s Indian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Rhodochrosite on Manganite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Rich specimen of Transparent pink rhodochrosite crystals with sugar-like microcrystals on the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
22K Gold Gilt Crystal Geode by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique crystal geode has been meticulously gilt in 22-karat gold leaf.
The one-of-a-kind natural sculpture will be a nice accent on a desk, coffee table, or anywhere it can be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #4
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
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #6
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
Natural White Elkhorn Coral Reef Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white Elkhorn sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Brain Coral Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large piece/fragment of natural brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, centerpiece, on a shelf, as a bookend, as ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Previously Available Items
Hand-Sculpted Pate-de-Verre Glass Coral in Red
Located in Istanbul, TR
A glass coral sculpture in real coral colors! Hand sculpted and kiln casted using pate-de-verre technique, the intricate branch details have been expertly crafted and visible. The pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
Big Reddish Line, a Unique Orange / Red Cast Glass Sculpture by Karin Mørch
By Karin Mørch
Located in London, GB
Big reddish line is a unique cast glass sculpture in reddish / deep burnt orange glass, created by the Danish artist Karin Mørch. Dramatic sweeping curves ...
Category
2010s Danish Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
H 16.54 in W 15.36 in D 3.75 in
Large Crimson Alabaster Grapes with Wood Stem Centerpiece
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern grapes in a unique cream hue. Hard to find large size and coloration with wooden stem. A perfect centerpiece.
Dimensions are approximate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we have a red coral specimen with its iconic tropical color and organic sculptural form. Presented on a custom Lucite stand.
Category
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Ashy Starling Fine Taxidermy by DS&vT
Located in Haarlem, NL
‘Stills from a Courtship Dance’ is a series of fine taxidermy works with smaller exotic (rare) birds. Sinke and van Tongeren created this series of bird...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin
Massive Old Red Pipe Organ Coral Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Very large red pipe organ coral natural history ocean specimen in old as found condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair of Red Coral Sculptures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of ancient Chinese bamboo red coral fossils with their iconic tropical color and organic sculptural form. Presented on custom Lucite stands.
Measures from left to right:
3...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic Chinese red bamboo coral fossil specimen with its enchanting colors and organic form. Presented on a Lucite Stand to enhance the sculptural e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Anatomic Human Skull in Red Glazed Pottery as Art Sculpture Bookend
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A really great contemporary reproduction of a 19th century Arts & Crafts ceramic skull right down the glaze. Beautiful.
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Stoneware
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.