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Sulfur From Sicily
Located in New York, NY
This rare collector's specimen came out of a famous pocket in Sicily in the 1970s and exhibits the large crystals, excellent clarity, and isolation of crystals for which the location is known. These gemmy, fully formed single sulfur crystals...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Traditional Preliminary Sketch Wooden Sculpture of a Tree
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-20th century carved trial figure made of wood. Made in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials:...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Antique Terracotta Picador in the Taste of Botero
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Terracotta Picador in the taste of botero
Decorative figure in terracotta simulating a picador on horseback dressed in the costume of lights. Work signed by: M.Elena-1980s. ...
Category
Spanish Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
Amethyst Purple Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A natural purple amethyst specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a beautiful deep purple hue as shown. Dimensions: 2" Depth x 3.75" Width x 2.25" Height.
Italian Mura...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural rock crystal tower Obelisk.
Natural rock crystal on carved wood base.
Category
Chinese Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Malachite natural specimen sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
Malachite natural specimen sculpture
A large natural malachite specimen on a cypress wood base. Cypress wood is softwood and not heavy. The beautifully shaped piece of malachite is ...
Category
African 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Pair of Fossil Specimens
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Orthoconic Cephalopods towers or fossilized squid specimens carefully cut from stone and polished to reveal these remarkable organic sculptures.
Category
Canadian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
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: 4"W x 4"D x 15.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wea...
Category
Mexican Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Rock Crystal Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A rock crystal natural specimen with Lucite stand, circa late-20th century. A beautiful, natural white, off-white, and tan hues rock crystal specimen piece with Lucite and metal disp...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Collection of Semi Precious Stone Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Collection of various exotic stones including Lapis, onyx, quartz etc Obelisks, 224total ranging in height from 3 to 8 inches.
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
French 1970s Lucite Resin Cube Sculpture with Vanilla Parts Inclusions
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This resin, lucite sculpture, has an regangular form. Inside. It is an inclusion of a Vanilla plant.
This has been done in France circa 1970.
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
Large Midcentury Redwood Burl Sphere Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and monumental in scale (26" in diameter / 79" circumference) redwood burl sphere. Can be used as a stand-alone impressive sculpture / decorative object or, with slight m...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Burl
Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial natural quartz geode specimen decorative object, Organic Modern style, circa 20th century. Colors include a puddy brownish-grey and butter hues. A great piece for an of...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
CLOSING SALE - Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE - Deep White Crystal Geode Natural Specimen, Bowl Shape
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
This handsome geode measures approximately 3 x 1.5 inche...
Category
Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Other
Organic sculpture in Narra hardwood from the Philippines
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful organic sculpture in Narra hardwood (root wood) from the Philippines.
It is an Asian tradition to appreciate sculptures found in the nature, and Narra is the national tree...
Category
Philippine Other 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and branch coral, all great for decorative use. Small natural losses but overall very nice...
Category
Unknown Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Textured macrame wall hanging, Spain, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb macramé wall tapestry made in Spain in the 1970s. Large format. Handmade tapestry composed of different textures and materials creating unique patterns and reliefs. All the ro...
Category
Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
Category
Papua New Guinean Other 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Leaf" recessed wall light by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb frosted Murano glass leaf wall light, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Wall light in the shape of a leaf supported by a...
Category
Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage art glass pear by Zorza Glass of Poland. Beautiful opaque white and blue coloring to the glass with a clear stem.
Category
Polish Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category
Malagasy Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Porcelain Tusk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk.
Measurements:
Height: 20"
Diameter (base): 7"
Category
Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
"Chasm" 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
Hand Carved and Polished Feldspar Stone Sculpture on Lacquered Wood Base.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural feldspar stone sculpture. Hand carved and polished, then mounted on lacquered wood base with felt bottom. Great color, movement and composition.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measur...
Category
American Brutalist 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist look on this unsigned piece that measures 13"W x 10"D x 5"H. Vey good overall condi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate, Copper, Metal
Mid-Century Mother-of-pearl and Metal Bird
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 silver plated bird with mother-of-pearl insets.
Measurements:
Height: 27"
Width: 20"
Depth: 14".
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions: 2...
Category
Victorian 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin, Lucite
Two heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang janiform reliquary head, stylized headdress with two drooping locks, pierced base of the neck with triple braided necklace wicker. Gabon, 20th c.
Category
Gabonese 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wicker, Wood
1970s Fossil Shell On Brass Holder and Lucite Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Agate Stone / Ammonite Fossil on Brass Holder and Lucite Base
ENTIRE Dimensions:
H 6.25 W 6.5 D 3.5
SHELL/AGATE Dimensions:
H 5.5 W 6.5 D 1
Category
Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Agate, Brass
Italian Artpiece Table Sculpture Flowers Encased in Cast Resin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1695 Custom made table sculpture flowers encased in cast epoxy resin
Category
Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Clear Crystal Quartz Obelisk Crystal Point
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful clear quartz crystal obelisk. Clear quartz is thought to amplify energy and thought. Obelisk contains natural occlusions, which is normal and does not indicate a defect.
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Marble and Rock Crystal Spheres
Located in New York, NY
A set of marble and rock crystal spheres with crystal bowl. Set makes a great decorative object on a coffee/cocktail table, credenza, shelf, etc. Set includes 1 pink marble sphere, t...
Category
Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble
Vintage School Teaching Display of Usefull Insects
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A classical vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating usefull insects (insects as producers, insects pollinating flowers, insect sanitary police and insects annihil...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Boho Patinated Leaf Tree
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Patinated Leaf Tree, a stunning sculptural piece that captures the essence of organic beauty. Handcrafted...
Category
American Rustic Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
Category
German Victorian 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Showcase with Stone Specimen, Decomposition of Rocks, circa 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The vintage natural scientific specimen diorama shows the decomposition of rocks behind glass in a wooden case. It was used for class, circa 1930.
Measures: Width 14.37" (36.5cm)
Hei...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands. Dimension is for the largest one.
Category
Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity
Located in Haarlem, NL
A little bit creepy but very beautiful this petrified unborn cow baby mummy.
Calf mummification occurs when a cow foetus dies inside the womb for to some reason and instead of expelling the foetus like normal, it dehydrates due to the absorption of amniotic fluids and mummifies in the mother’s body over time.
Cows carrying a mummified calf...
Category
Dutch Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Leather
Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of monumental modernist hand carved rock crystal obelisks were realized in Brazil- renowned for its glorious abundance of precious and semi-precious stones- during...
Category
Brazilian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Skohg River Stone Sterling Overlay Flower Paperweight Sweden Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a largest Skohg stone with have ever had, its wonderful!
4.75 x 4 x 1.63 in
1 lb 9 oz
Category
Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Selection of Midcentury Marble Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of midcentury marble lamps, American, circa 1950s.
From left to right in the first photo, they are:
1) Variegated round marble lamp in gr...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
Located in Ross, CA
A pair of sodalite bookends each a unique, detailed combination of vivid blue, white veins and patches of calcite. Polished on the interior sides and flat base, rugged and raw on th...
Category
American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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
Opened Mouth Barracuda Weather Vane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fantastic 20th century copper barracuda was a part of a weather vane but now lacking the directional and the post but will make a wonderful sculpture with weathered verdigris patin...
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm
Height on cus...
Category
Papua New Guinean Other 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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
Mid Century Modern 78" Tall Narrow Drift Wood Sculpture Specimen on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 78" Tall Narrow Drift Wood Sculpture Specimen on Wooden Base.
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Sculpture in Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material.
Conditi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Oak
Natural Onyx Agate Quartz Geodes Decorative Objects, Set/Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, natural set of two (2) onyx agate geode objects. Colors include light blue, grey, and browns.
Dimensions:
3" Depth x 3.25" Width
2.94" Dept...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx, Agate, Quartz
Vintage Organic Natural Form Cypress Knuckle Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vintage coastal cypress knuckle sculpture. Large and free standing .
Naturally formed growth of Cypress wood . Works as a organic sculpture or green house element .
Category
American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Cypress
European Tole And Copper Palm Tree
Located in Essex, MA
With a painted tole planter painted to imitate a wood stave pot. The palm with copper stem and green palm fronds. Lacking the top clustered frond. Nine branches.
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper, Tin
Monumental Neoclassical Grand Tour Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks on Pedestals
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of monumental neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble pink, gray, brown, and black obelisks on solid marble pedestals.
Italy, Cir...
Category
Italian Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Natural Turbo Marmoratus or Green Turban Shell
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen.
Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...
Category
Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Mid Century Biomorphic Pottery Coral Reef
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly unique and sophisticated pottery sculpture of a sweeping coral reef. Brown glazed pottery with striking organic visual appeal. Two mirrors inset in the reef to depict reservoi...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Pottery
Curved Horn and Mirror Cube Sculptures Pair of
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely pair of curved horn and mirror base cube sculptures are from the 80's. The gradients of colors of the horn range from tan to off white to gray and slate gray and etc. The...
Category
American Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Horn, Mirror
Purple Amethyst Geode Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A light blue and purple amethyst geode natural specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a light blue surface with a deep purple amethyst encrusted chasm. Dimensions: 4" D...
Category
Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
