1930s Natural Specimens

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Murano, flute vase in glass, 1920s.  

Rock crystal sphere mounted on a brass stand. Rock crystal, a form of quartz, has been used in jewelry and ornaments since antiquity, and is the purest form of quartz discovered. Mea...

Name: Sauropods Period: Triassic-Late Cretaceous (approximately 210 and 66 million years ago) Sauropods (Sauropoda) are an infraorder of sauropodomorph dinosaurs that lived from the Late Triassic to the Late Cretaceous (approximately 210 and 66 million years ago, they lived in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica. They were herbivorous and they were quadrupedal. Sauropods had very long necks, long tails, small heads (relative to the rest of their body), and four thick, pillar-like legs. They are notable for the enormous sizes attained by some species, and the group includes the largest animals to have ever lived on land. They were The name Sauropoda was coined by Othinel Charles Marsh in 1878, and is derived from Ancient Greek, meaning "lizard foot...

A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...

Impressive Clear Rock Quartz Healing Ball in a Brass Angel Stand. Ball weight is 22.6 pounds, 26" in circumference, and 12"H including stand. Tripodal stand is ornate brass with deta...

Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells. Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore of a large body ...

Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927 A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...

Charming pair of neoclassic Italian tole or painted palm trees with stylized fronds and trunks set in mustard color planters with galleries and decorated with birds and trees. From ...

A beautiful green Malachite egg sculpture decorative object on gold gilt brass fluted base, circa mid-20th century. Malachite egg object has beautiful design/coloring, piece is a han...

This 4.5-inch Rock Crystal Sphere exemplifies the purity and elegance of natural quartz. Expertly crafted and polished to a flawless finish, this sphere highlights the inherent clari...

Hand carved eagle in fine condition and rare to find by Thomas Rhodes carver from Arizona.The shape & form is the best.

Bring bold, tropical vibes indoors or onto a covered lanai or inside with this large-scale vintage canvas palm tree. This sculptural piece features a wrapped canvas trunk, seven over...