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Period: 20th Century
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

Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...
Category

European Gothic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Signed E Rossi Art Nouveau Life Size Bronze Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 75in W: 37in D: 20in This Italian signed Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926) Art Nouveau life size bronze sculpture of a woman is an exceptional sc...
Category

Unknown Art Nouveau 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Medium Hindu Two-Toned Stone Shiva Lingam from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its smooth surface and warm, multicolored tones, this medium-size polished stone Shiva Lingam brings both visual appeal and symbolic weight to a space. Carved from natural river...
Category

Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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.
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Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Scagliola

Vintage Collection Of Dusky Pink Giant Barnacles, Shell Specimens, Mid-20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE SHELL COLLECTION Consisting of five separate colonies of large pink barnacle shells collected by the same family in the early-mid 20th century. Circa 1920s-1960s. Originati...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Golden, White, & Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen This beautiful geode is small, but mighty in sparkle. It measures approximately 3 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches. We're not sure what ...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Pyrite, Rock Crystal, Other

Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice a public academy of art in Venice.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Italian Wood Sculpture
Italian Wood Sculpture
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Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Category

European Victorian Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Large Rock Crystal Quartz Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice large and heavy natural Rock Quartz Crystal Fragment. Features natural facets and an irregular shape that adds character. Shape reflects light beautifully. Fragment will ma...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...
Category

Brazilian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique French Pressed Botanical from an 1890's Monastery School More Available
Located in Chicago, IL
French Pressed Botanicals in a Set of (9) found in a Monastery School that opened in the 1890's in the south of France. The Pressed Botanicals are dated around c1900 and are in as fo...
Category

French Country Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Chinese Jade and Jadeite Grapes Vine on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Jade sculpture of grape vine in spinach Jade vase with jadeite grapes Chinese handcarved. Sculpture on green marble stand. Exceptional craftsmanship. From a private Florida co...
Category

Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade

Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Gilt Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive faux sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1990s. This piece is in very good condition and measures 28"W x 20.25"D x 15"H; it would make a...
Category

Asian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category

Swedish Victorian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Slate

78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base Mint!
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Jumbo Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.
Category

American American Craftsman 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Sits Flat. It is sort of a deep dish shape. UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This is a nice, easy...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s A vintage hand-painted anatomical model depicting the structure of human skin with hair roots. The model is...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin, Wood

Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970
Located in London, GB
Pair of Mid Century Brazilian Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970 A stunning pair of polished geode bookends. Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category

Brazilian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Vintage Chinese Jade & Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Category

Chinoiserie 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade, Quartz

Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen is a natural wonder. It is formed when water seeps into cracks in the earth and evaporates, leaving behind a ...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large 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

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The ...
Category

Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Pair of French Midcentury Palm Tree Sculptures in Black Tapering Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage painted tôle palm tree sculptures from the mid 20th century, with tapered pot and lion ring pulls. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of foliage sculptures depicts a palm tree planted...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Tôle

Mid-Century Malachite Vide Poche Ashtray, Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid-century malachite vide poche ashtray, Italy, C.1950. In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category

Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category

Unknown 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Bronze Sculpture Of Two Dolphins
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful bronze sculpture featuring two dolphins This is a, likely once the was centerpiece of a fountain. The dolphins are depicted in a dynamic pose, their forms gracefully intert...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Chinese "Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to i...
Category

Chinese Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Signed Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful signed hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5.5" W x 4.5" D x 3...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Massive Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
Massive natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Antique Italian Alabaster Pendant Light with Impressive Hand Carved Putti Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Large early 1900s handcrafted, natural mineral stone with bronze hardware light fixture. It is difficult to understand how they created such a perfect, circular shape pendant out of...
Category

Italian Neoclassical Revival 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Category

Italian Other Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fi...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Glass Leaves and Flowers Center Piece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-124 Antique handmade Austrian glass center piece set on a clear glass base.  
Category

Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade. Incredibly beautiful grain. Very good condition.
Category

Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Olive

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 with sea shell trim.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Sculptural Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. This enticing piece of natural sea coral takes on the form of a modern sculpture with its s...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Fossilized Organic Natural Red Sea Coral Specimen / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare fossilized organic natural red sea coral specimen, circa 1930s. The piece is in great condition and measures 2.75"W x 1.75"D x 6.5"H. Gorgeous and rare! #4355
Category

Chinese Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Coco de Mer on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual Coco de Mer with its iconic form perfectly undecorated. Found on the Seychelles archipelago and presented on a custom aluminum stand.
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coconut

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs. Many large, thick spikes. Unmounted. Likely from southern Arkansas early 20th century. Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, tra...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy & Focal Center Crystal This small, beautiful geode offers quite a sparkle--one could almost make a pendant of it. It measures approximatel...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Impressive Cast Concrete Clam shell Planter or Sculpture , sold individually
Located in Wichita, KS
Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as fountains or possibly concrete sinks. Dimensions ...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

Angel Botello Sculpture "Denise", circa 1981, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Angel Botello sculpture "Denise". Made with bronze. Very decorative. Signed and numbered 6/6. Certificate. Circa 1970, Spain Angle Botello was born in 1913 in the small town of...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category

North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Marble Plinth or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A substantial light gray marble plinth for sculpture, etc., for use as a bookend, in the Modern or Minimalist style, circa late-20th century. Very...
Category

Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Natural Red and White Coral Mounted on 18th Century Wood Pedestal
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural white and red coral branches mounted on 18th century wood fragment and square lucite base.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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