Italian Natural Specimens

An Italian cameo seashell, Neoclassical Revival style, circa mid‑20th century (1950s–1970s), Italy. A well‑proportioned natural seashell intricately hand‑carved with a classical fema...

The work stands upon an elegant fluted column base crafted from fruitwood, lacquered in light blue and partially gilded, supported by refined classical-style goat-hoof feet. Surmount...

Pair of Large Red Sea Fans on 19th-Century Italian Giltwood Bird-Form Bases, 25"H A dramatic pair of large natural red sea fans, each displaying an exceptionally delicate, lace-like...

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. By Ruzzetti & Gow. Comprising a polished, chambered nautilus sea shell with silver overlay. The opening of the shell and the spiral fully ca...

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A taxidermy stuffed armadillo: Nine-banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus, 1757), resting on metal pins under its legs on ...

Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...

A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5" W x 3.5" D x 3.25" H. #4843

A vintage, mid 20th century Italian pietra dura hard stone picturesque flower in a gilt frame. This incredibly beautiful pietra dura features a single rose. This is one of a collecti...

A Wunderkammer naturalia agate specimen mounted in an oval shape frame over a golden wooden base, with candle holder. Italy end of 19th century.

A beautiful small luxury item, an Italian cat's eye egg sculpture decorative object in brown and golden hues polished smooth. Mother of pearl caviar dish...

A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base with sea shell trim.

A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies, mounted under an oval blown glass bell jar, with a black lacquered poplar base. An...

The cover inlaid with the title 'COLLECTIO MARMORUM' incorporating ebony, tulipwood and mahogany. The hinged wooden book having the appearance of gold pages and opening to reveal a t...

A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside a glass...

Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed sickle pomfret (Familia: Bramidae. Genus: Taractes. Species: Rubescens). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a base that...

Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...

Transporting the viewer to the majestic Ice Age, this Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) tusk is a remarkable relic of the Pleistocene epoch. Approximately 30,000 years old, the ...

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded Rococo flower fragment mounted on a calcite crystal formation. The gilded fragment originally came from a historic...

A commanding cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) skull fossil, preserved from a species that once inhabited caves across the European continent, this specimen reflects the rugged environments...

A pair of red gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood with heraldic crests. Italy, circa 1870.

A frog sculpture made of silver-plated Murano glass, with silver-plated metal legs, created in the 1980s Ø 9 cm Ø 8 cm h 6 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass produced on t...

Set of 5 vintage alabaster fruits Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s Very nice set of 5 alabaster fruits in yellow tones from Italy 1970s. This set contains a mango, a melon, a pear, a...

An opalescent spectrum unfolds across this exceptional ammolite specimen, revealing vivid flashes of green, blue, orange, yellow, red and violet. Among the rarest of organic gemstone...

A natural specimen from Wunderkammer: a crocodile skull. The wooden column base is decorated on the upper edge. A metal bar supports the crocodile skull. Italy circa 1870.

Sculptural 17th century Italian fragment mounted with a mica formation with fossil ammonites. The Italian fragment originally came from an altar candlestick from a historical church...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded Rococo scroll fragment mounted on a crystal quartz base with fire crystal quartz. The gilded fragment originally came from a historical church ...

Fantastic Seahorse, made of Murano glass by Barovier & Toso, 1980. Designed by Toni Zuccheri.

Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone plaque depicts a bas-relief display of grape clusters hanging from a vine with large leaves. Presented horizontally, the vine stretches almost the entire length of the rectangular plaque. The gray limestone has developed a wonderful, mottled patina with elements of black, white, and gold. Our bas relief plaque...

18th century Italian fragment with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix mounted on a Italian glass bobeche base. The fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved f...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer: Stuffed bird (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinch on a ebonised wooden base black color with cartouche. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabin...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...

Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...

A sand-white gorgonian branch from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The base is in carved and silvered wood in the shape of a vase with volutes. Italy, circa 1870.

A stunning Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed porcelain handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. Marked "Hand-Painted Made in Italy". This gorgeous arrangement fea...

The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designers, selected for their particular gifts and their poetic world, lending an innovative and sensitive ...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) House sparrow mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...

A pair of fan-shaped red Gorgonian branches from Wunderkammer. The bases are in carved and gilded wood. Italy, circa 1870.

Pair of 18th-century Italian fragment candlestick bases decorated with fossil agate coral. The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The agate coral coo...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base mounted with fossil agate coral on a polished agate base. The 18th century hand-carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The po...

This vibrant vintage art glass apple is a striking example of hand-blown craftsmanship, echoing the celebrated techniques of Murano glassmakers. The piece features a brilliant lime g...

The mesmerizing beauty of nature is revealed in this striking amethyst geode, distinguished by its richly saturated purple crystal core and dramatic presence of large calcite formati...

A stunning example of classic Italian majolica, this monumental fruit centerpiece offers timeless opulence and vibrant artistry. Meticulously hand-sculpted and glazed, it features a ...

Large Carved purple Amethyst Grape Clusters Sculpture decoration Italy, 1960s A beautifully carved cluster of purple stone grapes from Italy, most likely produced in the 1960s or 19...

A natural specimen of an iguana skeleton from the Wunderkammer The specimen is twisted into a circle and hung from a string. Italy, circa 1890.

Ancient red porphyry is a magmatic effusive lithotype characterized by a Bordeaux-red color, composed of a cryptocrystalline matrix in which floating phenocrysts of pale pinkish whit...

DETAILS Specimen: Odobenus sp. Geological Period: Holocene Age: 10,000 Years Old Origin: Alaska, USA Dimensions (Fossil): L 13 x D 9 x H 17 in (L 33 x D 23 x H 43 cm) Weight (Fossil)...

This outstanding and remarkable skull piece captures the free roaming spirit of the ancient bison. This extinct species of Bison is also known as the steppe bison, which was widespre...

The Minerals: Vanadinite and Native Copper. The visual and structural association within these specimens is highly intriguing.The Orange-Brown Prismatic Crystals (Vanadinite): These ...

This monumental Apatosaurus femur embodies the immense scale and enduring legacy of one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Originating from the renowned Morrison Formatio...

Fantastic Seahorse made of Murano glass, created by Barovier & Toso and designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1980.

A specimen from Wunderkammer: the tail of a barracuda fish (sphyraena barracuda). An example of a natural specimen intended to be suspended, consists of the tail of a barracuda (sphy...

Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A stuffed female house sparrow (Passer Domesticus), mounted on an ebonized fruitwood base. Specimen for a laboratory and natural histo...

19th century Irish embroidered silk picture with a gold frame adorned with an antique silver braid and aventurine, emerald, and topaz polished stones. The picture shows the phrase, ...

Taxidermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed Stingray (Raja Clavata). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a base that rotates 360 degrees on its own axis and tilts a...

Large Carved green jande Grape Clusters Sculpture decoration Italy, 1960s A beautifully carved cluster of green stone grapes from Italy, most likely produced in the 1960s or 1970s. ...

Natural quartz mineral fragment.

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...