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Place of Origin: Italian
18TH Century Putti Statue
Located in San Angelo, TX
Absolutely breathtaking, one of a kind 18th century putti statue that stands upon a pedestal. Found and purchased in Lucca, Italy. In great condition for...
Category
18th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Calcite Crystals & Sphalerite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian vase with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix with sphalerite.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966.
The calcite crystal cluster with sphalerite is from Elmwood Mine in Tennessee. It is an example of the world’s finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (featured in American Mineral Treasures, pg. 337). These minerals are formed from the chemical precipitation of calcium carbonate and zinc. The minerals are essentially deposited on the walls, floors, and ceiling of the geological caverns of the zinc mine. It is known for producing some of the most superb various examples of calcite, fluorite, and sphalerite with exceptionally large and sharp calcite clusters.
The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 17th century.
The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s
Measures: diameter 4 inches
1 in stock in Palm Springs ON 50% OFF SALE for $199 !...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with a Mica Cluster & Garnets
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment mounted with mica cluster with garnets on a petrified wood base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It wa...
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Midcentury Handmade Holly Leaf Tray Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large and heavy set handmade bronze tray in the shape of a holly leaf. Perfect for candy, snacks, fruit, keys or simply for decorative purposes.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Sphere of Red Jasper, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A sphere of red jasper resting on a base, made of brass that has a vase-shaped support with a wavy profile that opens upwards with a concave top. Italy circ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Wulfenite on a Fishtail Selenite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment with wulfenite on a fishtail selenite base
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from t...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
2000s Italian Teal Gold Green Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with lifelike organic modernist shape in teal green textured Murano glass highlighted by 3 large yellow blooming flowers with red center and overlayed in crystal clear, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Armis I Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This one-off sculpture invites one to lean on the superb shapes only nature can draw. An ideal accent piece to create a decorative focus in contemporary or rustic-chic decors, it fla...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Pair of 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vases with Fossil Agate Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 17th century Italian fragment vases decorated with fossil agate coral on cut rock coral bases.
The pair is from a church in Florence. They were found and saved from the hi...
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Agate
20th Century Italian Pure 990 Silver Grape Bunch
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italy, a country that produces great wines and an ancient agricultural tradition, could not fail to dedicate its art also to create prestigious objects concerning this excellence for...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Sterling Silver
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns
Measures: length 4 inches, width 3 inches, height 2 inches
1 in stock in Palm Springs O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Sulfur on Aragonite Mineral from Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Sulfur on Aragonite from Agrigento Province, Sicily, Italy
Classic and beautiful plate of bright, gemmy, and translucent rich-yellow Sulphur crystals. The sulfur crystals are surrounded by translucent white aragonite...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Murano Glass Vase with Pulegoso Glass Fruit Ascribable to Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This transparent murano glass vase features a Pulegoso glass fruit.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Leaf Bronze Trays Midcentury, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Two gold colored sand cast trays molded from a natural leaf to use for keys, nick-nacks or as ashtray. Stands on small legs.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Stuffed Bullfinch Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Bullfinch, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinch on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Naturalist...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Feathers, Animal Skin, Wood, Paper
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Agate Coral and Fossil Oyster Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with agate coral, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a baroque pearl on a polished petrified wood base.
This fragment is fro...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Calcite Crystals in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian vase with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix on a petrified wood base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flo...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Stuffed Green Sandpiper Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Green Sandpiper (Tringa Ochropus) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Set of Four Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculptures
By Marta Marzotto
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning group of vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactuses circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, thes...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Natural Specimen Amethyst and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Amethyst, colacite stones and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy 1880 ca.
Category
1870s Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Amethyst
Natural Specimen: a Big Rock Crystal, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A big rock crystal mounted over a carved wooden base gold gilt with carved leaves. Italy 1870 ca.
Category
1880s Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural Specimen a Pair of Druzes with Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A natural mineral specimen for Wunderkammer. A pair of Apophyllite and white quartz druzes, mounted over carved wooden base, vase shape with l...
Category
1870s Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Memento Mori, Oil on Agate, Germany Beginning XVIII Century
Located in Milan, IT
Memento Mori for Wunderkammer, depicting a skull and a tulip, oil paintings on hard stone. A large specimen of oval-shaped natural agate, with a black wooden frame, is mounted on a b...
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Brass
Linguat I Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of nature in its purest form, this set of two wooden sculptures is meticulously handcrafted from pieces of oak trunks used in the 1930s for dying tapestries. Elegant and minimalist iron pin...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century.
This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All the stones used in this panel were also used in many different antique furniture and decorative arts pieces. Some of the rarest pieces are now in museums and private collections worldwide.
This can be hung on the wall as art or used as a tabletop.
Excellent condition. No damages noted.
Measures 27" x 27".
Provenance:
Vince...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Mounted with a Fossil Stromatolite & Rose Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian fragment base mounted with a large stromatolite and adorned fossil rose coral.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was fo...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two sculptures is carefully handcrafted using two pieces of oak trunks that had been used to dye tapestries in the 1930s. Si...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Stylized Murano Horse Head Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano horse sculpture in clear and grey Sommerso glass. Manufactured circa 1970. possibly by Ermanno Nanson, Murano. See: Von Zezschwitz Kunst un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Small Green Cactus with Black Plugs in Wire Mesh by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Benedetta works in many materials but is most well known for her innovative and extraordinarily wire work. Each piece starts life as flat rolled chicken wire which is gradually shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wire
Armis II Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
An enthralling piece of weathered chestnut in a dynamic shape reminiscent of a flame marks the design of this precious sculpture. Perfect to infuse contemporary homes with a dash of ...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Sphere of Red Jasper, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A sphere of red jasper resting on a base, made of brass that has a vase-shaped support with a wavy profile that opens upwards with a concave top. Italy circ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Natural Specimen a Pair of Scolecite and Apophilite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of compositions of Scolecite and Apophilite crystals, mounted over gold-plated wooden bases, shape of vase with carved leaves. Italy 1880 ca.
Category
1880s Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This sublime sculpture made from a piece of weathered chestnut wood celebrates the authentic, singular beauty of shapes drawn by nature. Its unrepeatable contours, swirls, and fissur...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Chesapecten Shell & Gold Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian vase with a chesapecten shell & gold-plated crystal points.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of t...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold Plate
Mid Century Electric Blue Hand Blown Murano Glass Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning electric blue Murano glass flower sculpture, with gold leaf incorporated into the glass and rich blue tone. Beautifully crafted by h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Per Mulieres II Brown Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted out of a single piece of weathered chestnut, this intriguing sculpture will be an intriguing focal point in sophisticated rustic-chic decors. The unpredictable yet unique det...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Blue and White Natural Glass Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white natural glass specimen. Chunky natural glass of clear and dark blue and white aggregate for bookshelf or paperweight.
Dimensions: 6" W x 5"' D x 4.5" H.
Category
20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Sea Urchin Curiosity with Feather and Shells
Located in Toronto, ON
A contemporary curiosity objet made in Venice using antique brass components and shells.
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Tourmaline & Crystals on Petrified Wood
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian vase with black tourmaline and crystals on a petrified wood base
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966.
The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The tourmaline and crystals have been applied to the fragment vase and mimic the texture and color of the painted distressed fragment.
The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
Category
17th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Tourmaline, Rock Crystal
Pair of Pogona Reptiles for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer. A pair of taxidermy stuffed Pogona Vitticeps reptils, mounted on an olive briar and swiss pine wooden base. Sulfur glass eyes. Specimen for labora...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Pine
Black and Green Cactus in Wire Mesh by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Benedetta works in many materials but is most well known for her innovative and extraordinarily wire work. Each piece starts life as flat rolled chicken wire which is gradually shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wire
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Chesapecten Shells & Faden Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with chesapecten shells, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a faden crystals on a polished petrified wood base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966.
The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The fragment artifact is mounted with chesapecten shells and adorned with fossil shells and faden crystals. The zig zag oyster fossils act as arms on the fragment vase.
The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pineapple Medium in Crystal, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass.
Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured object...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Italian Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A very cool mid century Italian hand carved wooden sea shell with white painted surface. The surface impasto gives this piece a tactile appeal, you just want to touch. Perfect decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Mecca Vase with Mica, Tourmaline, and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca vase mounted with mica and tourmaline and adorned natural-forming baroque pearls. The mica and baroque pearls perfe...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Fossil Agate Coral and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick top with polished fossil agate coral and natural forming Baroque pearls. The 18th century fragment comes from Tuscany and has the original candlestick wax...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Pineapple Big in Crystal, Italy
By VG design and laboratory department
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass.
Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured object...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Iron Sculpture with Amethyst Stone
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian sculpture.
Measurements:
Height:47"
Width: 24"
Depth: 20"
Base: 11" x 17".
Category
1960s Vintage Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Houndstooth Calcite Crystal Mineral on Antique Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Houndstooth calcite crystals in matrix on a wood base with 18th century Italian molding.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rococo Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale hand carved sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will make a unique decoration for the Hamptons home or beach...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Bases with Polished Fossil Ammonites
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian (Region of Puglia) painted and bronzed bases decorated with a matching pair of polished fossil coordinating ammonites with ruffled copper on a copper in a matrix...
Category
Early 18th Century Rococo Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
17th Century Italian Candlestick with a Selenite Blade Cluster and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian candlestick base decorated with a selenite blade cluster, fossil shells. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the notorious fl...
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Natural quartz mineral fragment.
Category
1960s Other Vintage Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Pair of Decorative Iridescent Ceramic 'Elephant Tusk' Horn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant pair of 'Elephant Tusk' horn, made of iridescent ceramic, mounted on ceramic base.
Decorative ornaments for your desk, dresser or in front ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Glazed Terracotta Horse Sculpture Mancioli Pottery for Raymor
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s Italian glazed terracotta horse sculpture by Mancioli for Raymor. The horse is hand painted with flowers all around and it’s mark...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
Large Italian Scagliola Shell
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Scagliola shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century.
Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Scagliola
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx, Marble
