19th Century Natural Specimens

Period: 19th Century

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.

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Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Onyx, Marble

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks

Finely Modeled Terracotta Capital with Cherubs, Late 19th Century

Located in Prato, IT

Florence, late 19th century Break repaired with old restoration (see photos) Dimensions: cm H 30 x L 33 x P 26.

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Italian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Terracotta

Finely Modeled Terracotta Capital with Cherubs, Late 19th Century

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.

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Chinese Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Stone

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Other

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'

Venetian Wood Sculpture

Located in New Orleans, LA

An exceptional and monumental Venetian wood sculpture surmounted by two putti holding a footed tray. The base is decorated with a bas-relief of the view ...

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Italian Other Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood

Venetian Wood Sculpture

Enormous Old Witches Broom Burl Mounted Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

A huge witches broom burl from a very old conifer tree with massive proportions and beautifully aged color and surface mounted on a circular iron base. A s...

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American Organic Modern Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Burl

Enormous Old Witches Broom Burl Mounted Sculpture

Ancient Driftwood Carving from Northern Thailand Found in the Chiang Mai Region

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall northern Thai ancient driftwood carving from the Chiang Mai Region. This tall ancient driftwood carving, originating from the Chiang Mai region in Northern Thailand, is a striking piece of natural art. Found near the Ping River, it features a tall and narrow rustic silhouette that embodies the raw beauty of nature. Its weathered appearance and textural depth make it a captivating decorative item, perfect for adding a touch of organic charm to a modern décor. Ideal for placing against a plain wall to create a focal point, this driftwood carving can be dramatically enhanced by directional lighting, such as a spotlight positioned below to cast intriguing shadows and highlight its unique contours. This approach not only accentuates its form but also imbues your space with a sense of historical mystique and natural elegance. Whether positioned in a living room, hallway, or large open-plan area, this Northern Thai wood carving...

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Thai Rustic Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Driftwood

Ancient Driftwood Carving from Northern Thailand Found in the Chiang Mai Region

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall northern Thai ancient driftwood carving from the Chiang Mai Region. This charismatic tree carving was found near the Ping River and presents a tall, rustic silhouette. Perfect to be placed in a modern décor where it will bring a grand contrast with its lovely weathered appearance, this northern Thai wood carving...

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Thai Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Driftwood

Ancient Driftwood Carving from Northern Thailand Found in the Chiang Mai Region

Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Malachite Egg

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Impressive and large Russian malachite egg, carved from the solid. A timeless yet historic decorative object, which is a great addition to any sophistica...

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Russian Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Malachite

Large Belle Epoque Russian Carved Malachite Egg

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work figures. The cover surmounted by three sea horses and...

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Austrian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is very good. There are five peaches in the group.

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American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble, Wire

Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oakwood Altar Boy Sculpture Holding a Church Censer

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and unique, mid-19th century work of religious art. Over the years we have sold many good quality sculptures of saints, but we have never seen or sold a top quality carved, wooden sculpture of an altar boy. The fact that this 19th century prime example is holding the church incense...

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Dutch Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Oak

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oakwood Altar Boy Sculpture Holding a Church Censer

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Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silver Chamberstick / candleholder hippocampus / seahorse, circa 1837 Munich, Germany. This silver Chamberstick retain the original detachable snuffer.

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German Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets

Located in New York, NY

These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century to form pomegranates, sugar apples, guava, and other...

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Brazilian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets

Late 19th Vienna Bronze Representing "Locust"

Located in Marseille, FR

Late 19th Vienna bronze representing "Locust".

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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Bronze

Late 19th Vienna Bronze Representing "Locust"

Wooden Torch Sculpture with Flame Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Unique hand carved wooden torch sculpture with flame from Austria, circa 1880. This unique highly decorative piece was artfully carved out of bass wood an...

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Austrian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Iron

Wooden Torch Sculpture with Flame Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880

Large Old Burl Tree Trunk Mounted as Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

Old cut a way tree trunk with large burl formation and beautiful naturally aged surface and color - mounted on custom iron stand as organic modern sculpture.

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American Organic Modern Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Iron

Large Old Burl Tree Trunk Mounted as Sculpture

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...

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German Rococo Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries

Set of Four Quartz Geode Specimens

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four quartz geodes specimens.

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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Quartz

Set of Four Quartz Geode Specimens

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

By Benjamin Schlick

Located in New York City, NY

A fine quality mid-19th century silver electroplate sculpture of a nude male figure after the antique, on original malachite base. A classica...

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European Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Malachite

Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

American Shellwork Standing Mirror in the Form of a Harp

Located in Downingtown, PA

American shellwork standing mirror in the form of a Harp, circa 1885 The unusual 19th century American shellwork standing mirror is in the form of a harp....

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American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

American Shellwork Standing Mirror in the Form of a Harp

19th Century Thick Walnut Cutting Board

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Extremely heavy spade shaped walnut cutting board. Very thick carved wood that has the quality of sculpture. This piece has an elemental and organic feel that is hard to catch on fil...

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Tribal Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Walnut

19th Century Thick Walnut Cutting Board

Breccia Marble Amphora Urn

Located in New York, NY

Breccia marble amphora urn. Rich brown and coffee colored Italian Breccia marble urn of the Charles X period with black and grey highlights fashioned in a...

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Italian Charles X Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Breccia Marble

Breccia Marble Amphora Urn

Italian Neoclassical Style Obelisks in Extinct Brown Alabaster

Located in New York, NY

Italian 19th century pair of neoclassical style obelisks made in rare extinct brown alabaster. The pair was made in Italy and is in great condition, wi...

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Italian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Alabaster

Italian Neoclassical Style Obelisks in Extinct Brown Alabaster

Breccia Marble Amphora Urn

Located in New York, NY

Breccia marble amphora urn. Rich brown and coffee colored Italian Breccias marble urn of the Charles X period with black and grey highlights fashioned in ...

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Italian Charles X Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Breccia Marble

Breccia Marble Amphora Urn

Black Forest Carving of Bucket of Grapes, Stump

Located in Vista, CA

Black forest carving of a bucket of grapes on a tree stump, late 19th century.

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French Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood

Black Forest Carving of Bucket of Grapes, Stump

Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very graceful form with an offering box in the centre of the piece. The extraordinary surface...

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Laotian Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood

Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina

Sicilian Olive Wood Starfish Stands Circa 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Italian carved olive wood Rococo style stands holding starfish specimens. The bases are 19th century, circa 1880. Starfish are recent additions s...

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Italian Rococo Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Hardwood

Sicilian Olive Wood Starfish Stands Circa 1880

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th century Grand Tour specimen blue coral on Carrara marble pedestals, each one removable from the finely carved 7-inch square Greek / Roman style Carrara marble bases. Ea...

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