French Natural Specimens

Antique decorative Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities. Abalone shell (Genus Haliotis) inside with shimmering layer of mother of pearl. This type of obje...

Replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull based on a model preserved at the "Tristan Otto" Museum in Copenhagen . This museum-quality resin replica is the result of a rigorous scientific ...

One of the most impactful natural wonders in existence, this monumental, sparkling sandstone concretion — a ‘gogotte’ recovered from the most important discovery of its kind at Fonta...

6.5 kg

An extraordinary and large natural history specimen sculpture from the 1970s, featuring an authentic sawfish rostrum (Prionistius / Sawtooth) mounted on a custom modern base. The na...

This natural fossil of scallop, (sp. gigantopecten restitutensis) on custom hand made wooden stand, is a remarkable specimen as it is double sided and full. It has a nice size and qu...

Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...

Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome. The European lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus gammarus or commonly known as the common lobster, is ...

This striking pyrite nodule, originating from Northern France, boasts a captivating marcasite structure with a raw, rugged texture that shimmers with a unique metallic luster. Often ...

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Custom Glass Case: Maja brachydactyla belongs to the Majidae family and is a type of crab. Initially considered a...

This natural fossil piece shows a rare combination of paleontological interest and interesting aesthetic. The urchin sp. Tripneuste Parkinsoni, and shell sp. Gigantopecten Restitut...

Odyssée De La Mer. A large 19th-century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan...

An egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") tall including the stand. It´s in very good condition except fro...

Beautiful and highly decorative Lucite sculpture or decorative paperweight entirely crafted in clear lucite with encased thistle flowers inside. This stylish and unique piece was des...

Aesthetic combination of scallops shell fossils, called gigantopecten restitutensis, and an oyster, this is a nice collection and decoration piece on its black wooden stand. It can b...

Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of Six from Maison des Frères Maristes, located in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Group of (6) with smaller and larger groupings are available. B...

This uncommon display of naturals fossils of Tripneustes Parkinsoni (a species of urchins), is from France, more precisely from Luberon's mountain, Lacoste area. It originates approx...

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This ...

Pressed Botanicals in a set of (9) from France circa 1900. Our Set of (9) Pressed Botanicals are from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (9) with...

Gogotte de Fontainebleau Highly unique. Gigantic fragment of Gogotte de Fontainebleau on custom stand. A Gogotte de Fontainebleau is a natural sandstone formation that originated ...

Natural amber stone found in Corsica on a wooden stand painted black. Makes a lovely gift. Will enhance any shelf, table or countertop.

A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...

Rare and important specimen of white coral mounted on a brass base. Width: 70 cm (27.56 inches) Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches) Depth: 172 cm (6.5 inches)

This striking original Art Deco sculpture depicts a graceful woman walking two sleek Borzois,, a motif that exemplifies the elegance and glamour of the 1920s and 1930s. The figure is...

Claude Gaget Amazing large stoneware tree sculpture by the French artist. Original perfect conditions, signed at the base GAGET Brown and colored firi...

An extraordinary natural Gogotte formation from Fontainebleau, France — a geological masterpiece formed millions of years ago from fine quartz sand fused together by mineral-rich wat...

Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...

An attractive Palaeolithic hand axe – an iconic tool of our early ancestors from the Lower Palaeolithic, with an old inscription revealing its early collection history. This elegant...

Sculpted natural stone tablet on base. Beautiful on a custom tripod with an antique character. A stone that has in its natural palette, shades of pink, blue and gray-brown. A true pa...

A Gogotte Formation - Running Fontainbleau, France Oligocene Period Light Weathering Measurement Inc Stand. Gogottes are beautiful and beguiling mineral formations. They are rare ...

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 ...

A French tôle and glass tree in pot from the mid 20th century, with orange and yellow fruits. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th century, this botanical sculptur...

Gorgeous stylized iceberg sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has...

Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...

Gorgeous French Brown Marble Classical Obelisk. Beautiful details and Classical French Form. Add some French Chic and Hollywood Regency Glam to your Design Project

A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on original rock crystal stands. Each orb is hand carved and hand-polished from a single p...

This gorgeous large hand-carved amethyst "Madonna" specimen is a truly exceptional piece, standing at an impressive 16.5" H. Acquired in Paris, the carving features intricate details...

This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and prepaired in our workshop in Marseille. It is around 20 millions years old, from Mi...

Discover an extraordinary Museum Quality Natural History assemblage featuring a pristine Mortoniceras Ammonite preserved alongside a rare Ostlingoceras on its original Cretaceous sea...

Set of two pearlescent shells. Set of two pearlescent shells, 20th century. 1-H: 4 cm, L: 20 cm, D: 17.5 cm 2-H: 4 cm, L: 16.5 cm, D: 17 cm Please contact us before ordering to con...

A 15th century French recuperated floor slab of huge proportions. Because of its beauty, unusual size and the richness of fossilles we decided to mount this piece as a sculpture. We...

Cactus sculpture from France made of plaster. This mid-century piece has lovely detail and a green painted finish. The cactus is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surfac...

Natural shell mounted on antique fragment. One side of shell has been damaged. All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is. Expect natural wear, patina, a...

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...

Due to recent changes in U.S. legislation impacting customs procedures and documentation processing, order handling times within the United States may extend to 2-3+ weeks. For all o...

This exceptional Gigantopecten restitutensis fossil group from the Luberon, presented on a custom-made base with a steel stand, is a remarkable natural display combining paleontologi...

The folio made of strong card stock opens to reveal 12 samples with each specimen described in French. Measures: Each Specimen 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”. Case closed. 5”x9” 1/2”.

This spectacular pair of obelisks is constructed of amethyst, a lavender to purple translucent semi-precious crystal that is a form of quartz found in many locations around the world...

Francois Decorchemont Pate-de-Verre Chameleon Paperweight sculpted with orange and clear bubbled glass. Francoise Decorchemont pioneered the pate de Verre industry in the turn of the...

These handcrafted mushroom sculptures embody the wabi-sabi aesthetic, celebrating imperfection, balance, and the quiet beauty of natural forms. Each piece features textured stems and...

Pair of whimsical concrete mushrooms crafted with playful proportions and vivid polychromy. Designed as decorative garden accents, they capture the imaginative spirit of mid-century ...

A beautifully preserved and patinated Palaeolithic flint hand axe, with a vibrant, banded-orange colour, and representing one of the earliest and most enduring forms of human technol...

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...

Sevres pair of pigeons (Vinsare) origin France Art Deco period in perfect condition circa 1930.

A handsome and high quality French 19th century patinated Bronze, Ormolu and marble equestrian sculpture. This wonderfully detailed sculpture representing Vulnerability versus Power,...

Amazing handmade French antique iron plant sculpture of a potted plant made at the end of 19th century. A pot sprouts tall, languid iris stems and le...

An extraordinary natural Gogotte formation from Fontainebleau, France — a geological masterpiece formed millions of years ago from fine quartz sand fused together by mineral-rich wat...

A monumental almost 9 foot tall banana leaf palm tree we feel comfortable attributing to Maison Jansen. This brass piece is truly wonderfully crafted and is of the highest quality, e...

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