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Period: 20th Century
Rutilated Smoky Quartz Bowl, Hand-Carved Crystal with Rutile Inclusions, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional example of natural crystal carving, this substantial smoky quartz bowl is crafted from a rare variety of quartz rich in golden rutile inclusions. The yellow rutile nee...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

A pure malachite chunk catchall, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A raw natural chunk of malachite, roughly fashioned as a catchall, probably 20th century - but of course the stone is older.
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A visually dynamic smoky quartz crystal cluster, showcasing multiple sharply terminated points growing from a natural quartz matrix. This raw mineral specimen measures approximatel...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Jadeite Jade Bracelet Large 18mm Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning all-natural jadeite jade bracelet, featuring hefty approximately 18mm beads in a captivating mix of lavender, green, gray, and white hues. Each bead is uniquely colored by...
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Chinese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade

Brain Coral
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of brain coral. Use as a standalone decorative object, on a shelf, as a luxury display piece, etc. Natural white/off-white hue. Very Good condition as shown in images...
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20th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
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English Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Composition

Italian Alabaster Marble Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oversized egg-shaped alabaster marble sculpture in pink and neutral hues, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object. Very good c...
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Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Pressed Botanicals Grouping of (24) More Available 125-Years Old French
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Pressed Botanicals, Grouping of (24) many more still available. The pressed botanical are roughly 125-Years Old and were found in an old French Monastery School that opened i...
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French Country Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material, Paper

Snail sphere of limestone rock with rich and valuable fossil presence
Located in Milan, IT
Limestone sphere called Lumachella from the characteristic precious and rich presence of fossils. Slugs originate from sedimentation of organic remains of shells, ammonites and p...
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Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Coco-butts old
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Coco-butts mounted on a base (by the previous owners) dating from the 70s. Coconut, Lodoicea maldivica, is a fruit from the “sea coconut palm”. This is a species endemic to the Sey...
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Seychellois 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Slice of wood from Arizona's Petrified Forest and dating back to the Triassic period
Located in Milan, IT
Slice of wood from Arizona's Petrified Forest dating back to the Triassic period. It is a trunk slice complete with bark of the conifer Araucarioxylon Arizonicum an extinct species a...
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Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s A Malachite egg standing on a Malachite bowl, with exactly the size that the egg fits in the bowl and can be used as stand. Has some f...
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Congolese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Blue Coral Organic Sculptural Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful blue coral organic specimen, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 9"W x 7"D x 9"H. Gorgeous! #4275
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American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Vintage Oriental Chrysanthemum Jade Glass Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot
Located in Palermo, PA
Chinese Republic Jade, Glass, and Hardstone Flower Bonsai Tree in Celadon Pot – Mid-20th Century This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardston...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what is called a 'great rapa chank', with origin off the cost of Sri Lanka. A beau...
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Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well as a standalone decorative object, with other seashells, as a display piece, etc. S...
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea. A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
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Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Agate

Very Large Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Delft, NL
Very large amethyst cathedral geode Amethyst cathedral geode of 69 cm high and 43 kilos This amethyst cathedral geode has a natural shap...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of impressive wall hanging solid composition hand painted in grey, with two different bouquet or flowers.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Composition

Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
Pair of Carved Wall ‏Hanging
$625 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Large Brown and Colored Stoneware Ceramic Tree Sculpture Claude Gaget
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Claude Gaget Amazing large stoneware tree sculpture by the French artist. Original perfect conditions, signed at the base GAGET Brown and colored firi...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Large Heavy Shiva Lignam Fertility Banalinga Stone Brahmanda Egg
Located in Dayton, OH
Shiva Lingam is a crypto-crystalline member of the Quartz family. This heavy stone is found in only one of seven sacred Indian rivers. Villagers visit the Narmada River in Onkar Mand...
Category

Folk Art 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely . Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
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French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive 90 pound natural white quartz specimen. Gorgeous natural sculpture adding organic modern element to any room. This white crystal is considered a “master heal...
Category

Primitive 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only)
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only). A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. Note: This is a vintage coral reef...
Category

American International Style 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith. Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
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Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Massive Brazilian Cathedral Geodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Massive Brazilian Cathedral Geodes Each weighs about 60 lbs
Category

Brazilian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

"Winter's Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar's Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, scholars' ...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Pair of Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of tan and brown col...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
Category

Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
$650 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only). BeFirstBoldy com A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dwelle...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 9.5"W x 7"D x 8"H. #3591
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Mid Century Plaster Faux Clam Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Plaster Faux Clam Shell. Offered vintage plaster faux clam shell can be used as a planter or decorative table accessory. Unique!
Category

Unknown Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Teak Wood Sphere/Ball Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture is a hand carved reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere. The outer section is polished and the inner root left untouched in contrast. By leaving the live edge it give...
Category

Malaysian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, some crystal quartz accents. Great nat...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Monumental Italian Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Clam Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a ...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Stacked Glass Panel Saguaro Cactus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool stacked glass panel saguaro cactus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is hand made by gluing stacked panels of glass, it is in very good ...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in. The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging t...
Category

Unknown Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white "Brain" sea coral specimen (Diploria labyrinthiformis) on Lucite stand, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 12"W x 8.5"D x 8"H. ...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...
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Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

White Alabaster Marble Egg Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white alabaster marble egg and Lucite decorative object sculpture, circa late-20th century, Italy. Egg is hand-crafted and hand-marked on undersi...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Malachite Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

Asian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
Category

Russian Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Pink and Cream Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisk Late 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.88"D x 9.75"H. Good vintage condition. Minor surface wear expecte...
Category

Mexican Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique French Pressed Botanicals Set of (20) from a Monastery School c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Pressed Botanicals from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (20) and many more still available. The pressed botanicals are roughly ...
Category

French Country Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Paper

Daniel Pollock Organic Modern Carved Pine Wood Stool or Sculptural Object, 1995
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Daniel Pollock organic modern carved wood stool or sculptural object hand carved out of pine wood. This is a very heavy piece and the imperfections only add to its charm and appeal. ...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Pine

White Sea Coral Specimen on Acrylic Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1647 White natural finger coral specimen on an acrylic base
Category

Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

"Crashing Wave" Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled rootwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic root form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks, or gongshi, ...
Category

Chinese Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Painted Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Medium sized hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted black fragment base. Perfect addition to your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
Category

North American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #2
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural red pipe coral reef specimen. Color is a natural red. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Antique 20th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Stand c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships. The turtles were then boil...
Category

British Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8.5"W x 8"D x 5"H. #4058
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Seashell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell. Its condition is excelle...
Category

Italian Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

1950s Hand Carved Cameo of Dancing Women on Conch Seashell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch seashell depicting dancing women made circa 1950s .
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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