Skip to main content

20th Century Natural Specimens

to
124
741
1,083
185
2,125
80
210
223
12
1
5
12
13
21
44
64
27
17
144
42
36
13
11
9
9
8
7
4
4
3
2
323
197
181
70
63
516
188
269
186
164
104
85
Height
to
Width
to
741
741
741
8
6
4
3
3
Period: 20th Century
Large Italian Clam Shell
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.
Category

Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Scagliola

Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup
Located in Queens, NY
Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...
Category

French Brutalist 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Czech Taxidermy Cow Tur Domácí Bos Taurus Hind Leg Bone Classroom Study
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very interesting early 20th Century Czech made taxidermy cow "Tur Domácí Bos Taurus" hind leg for classroom study, probably used at a University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The leg is at least a hundred years old, you can see by the way it is fixed together (the curly iron thread) and the surface ware of the real bones, it is smooth and yellowish. The iron and wood holder however is probably aded very recently (my guess is in the 80s 90s). Tur Domácí Bos Taurus (which is Czech and Latin for domestic bovine, or domestic cow) is an even-toed ungulate from the genus Bos of the bovine family...
Category

Czech 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Stoneware Egg Sculpture Green 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 glaze. Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes. The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples. The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...
Category

Unknown 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Antique Top Quality Bronze Land Worker / Male Sower Sculpture by Max Valentin
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique museum quality bronze male sower on a marble base with signature, sculptor Max Valentin (1875-1931). This antique is for the collectors and connoisseurs, because the quality...
Category

European Arts and Crafts 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Antique Steel Brutalist Floral Arrangement & Table Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible, bespoke and one of a kind are just a few words that come to mind when describing this beautiful artisan made sculpture. The details of all the pieces are absolutely stun...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

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

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...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural deep purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, library, etc., many places to...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

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

Natural History Sea Shell Specimen Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern natural history specimen large sea shell as collectible or coastal decor.
Category

American Organic Modern Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Blue, Tan, and White Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble blue, tan, and white obelisk Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 10.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Category

Pakistani Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wood Painted Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This expressive carved wooden mask is full of personality and theatrical flair. With its bold eyebrows, curled mustache, and sharply defined jawline, it seems to embody a mischievous...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 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
Natures WonderSea Shell Urchins Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare natural specimen sea shell urchin with spikes. Placed on a lucite stand.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Egg-Shaped Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished egg shape of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vi...
Category

Afghan 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Large Natural Teak Root Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive large single piece of sculptural carved free-form organic teak rootwood becomes a writhing, wispy, whimsical wonder of craftsmanship and artistry. This naturalistic...
Category

Minimalist 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

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

Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial purple amethyst natural specimen piece. A beautiful decorative object with a rich purple hue. A beautiful piece that could...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

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 7.75"H. Good original vintage condition. Minor surface wea...
Category

Mexican Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...
Category

Canadian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

20thC "Blonde" Turtle Shell On A Metal Mount By Anthony Redmile, London c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on metal stand by the renowned designer Anthony Redmile. Redmile has mounted a rare antique turtle shell onto a stand ...
Category

British Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Bronze Orchid Sculpture by William Jauquet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning patinated bronze sculpture of an orchid by renowned artist William Jauquet, created in 1988. This exquisite piece is signed and numbered discreetly on the verso of one of ...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal bust of woman. A beautiful profile of a serene woman. A beautiful collection of shells wrap around her head and neck. Acqu...
Category

North American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Plaster

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 blue grayish colo...
Category

American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Pair of Pink and Black Rhodonite Stone Obelisks
Located in Toronto, ON
This spectacular pair of obelisks is constructed of rhodonite, a natural stone from the word rhodon, which means ‘rose’ in Greek. Like a field of flowers in full bloom and the color ...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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

Vintage Coral, Real, Natural Specimen (ships in USA only) - Beach Decor
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Coral, Real, Natural Specimen (ships in USA only) - Beach Decor This is a very pretty piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. It measures ...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

Large Teak Wood Root Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture Sphere
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressive organic teak wood root shaped into a sphere sculpture. This large heavy natural teak root sculpture sphere has been hand-carved from reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere to create this perfect beauty sculpture. The inner root has been left to its natural beautiful state, while the outer section has been polished to produce a visually stunning contrast. By leaving the live edge it gives the inner surface of the ball a unique organic shape and preserves its natural beauty. This is a great piece of hand carved teak wood ball...
Category

Asian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 2oth century hand carved wood sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will make a unique decoration for the Hampton's, Palm Beach, Malibu home or bea...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Natural Sculptural Piece - Decorative Dynamic Old Sun Bleached Driftwood
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This stunning piece of old sun-bleached Japanese driftwood embodies the beauty of nature’s artistry. Shaped by time, wind, and water, it features an organic, sculptural form with a r...
Category

Japanese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

CLEARANCE SALE Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Five Inch Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 5 This crystal cluster specimen measures about 5 x 3.5 x 2 inches. It is a complex cluster with mostly clear cry...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Other

Neoclassical Solid Marble Onyx Green and Brown Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble onyx green & brown obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected wit...
Category

Pakistani Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

A Large Needle Quartz Crystal Cluster Geological Specimen
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Presenting a substantial Crystal Celestite and Quartz Cluster fluorite specimen is a testament to the enchanting beauty of natural rock formations. Spanning an impressive 46cm in width, this cluster captivates with its intricate arrangement of crystal formations. The Crystal Quartz, with its clear and transparent nature, takes center stage, forming an exquisite cluster that showcases the inherent elegance of these minerals. The fluorite crystals, with their distinctive hues, complement and enhance the visual spectacle, adding a delightful splash of color to the overall composition. As a natural rock formation, this specimen is a testament to the Earth's geological artistry, capturing the essence of time and the fascinating processes that shape these crystalline wonders. Whether admired for its scientific significance or cherished for its aesthetic appeal, this large Crystal Quartz Cluster...
Category

European 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Very Large Red Coral Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very large natural specimen of red pipe coral. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great large size ...
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Signed Inuit Hand Carved Moose Antler Eskimo Fisherman Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible signed Inuit hand carved moose antler Eskimo fisherman sculpture, circa 1990s. The sculpture is incredibly well done crafted with fine detail and fur, leather and wood add...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather, Antler, Fur

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

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 Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
Category

English Victorian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

An Italian Marble Specimen Sample Book, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover inlaid with the title 'COLLECTIO MARMORUM' incorporating ebony, tulipwood and mahogany. The hinged wooden book having the appearance of gold pages and opening to reveal a t...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Solid Marble Onyx Green and Brown Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble onyx green & brown obelisk Measures: 3.18"W x 3.18"D x 10"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expec...
Category

Pakistani Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal Citrine Quartz
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Atlantic sea shell with decorative stripe professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embeded with fantastic crystal quartz citrine stones, to make exce...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Shell Natural Specimen White and Marble Pedestal Victorian Style 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on pure white marble pedestal It has an ornament of a bronze bird, but you can remove it if you don't like it and leave the shell alone. Its condition i...
Category

Spanish Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Chinese Carved Soapstone Lychee Fruit Branch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or moth at top. Beautiful estate condition.
Category

Chinese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Soapstone

Antique French Pressed Botanicals from Maison des Frères Set of (15) c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Pressed Botanicals from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (15) and many more still available. The pressed botanicals are roughly ...
Category

French Country Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This intriguing cast concrete skull brings a unique edge to your decor with its bohemian charm. Its weathered patina and rugged texture evoke a raw, earthy feel, perfect for adding a...
Category

American Rustic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

Large Hand Forged Iron Garden Tree Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large hand made iron tree sculpture for yard/garden w/natural patina. Beautiful for entrance with uplight casting reflections on home/building. This sculpture stands over 6.5 ft t...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Marble

Sterling and Amethyst Pineapple by Grupo Gal
Located in Greer, SC
This is a stunning piece of Grupo Gal Sterling Silver and Amethyst in the shape of a pineapple.
Category

Brazilian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Green Malachite Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculptural Obelisk Suited for Mantel or Desk Exquisite craftsmanship, wonderful colour. A sumptuous...
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Italian Modern Wooden Botanic Model
Located in Roma, IT
A botanic didactical specimen in the manner of the famous German botanist Robert Brendel. "In the late 19th century Robert Brendel and his son Reinhold produced beautiful and accur...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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

Recently Viewed

View All