20th Century Natural Specimens

Curios collection of hand made knitted three dimensional flowers, displayed on a mossy base. Housed in its original glass dome and ebonised base on bun feet, early 20th century in a...

A stage of long horns of cattle, mounted on a wooden support, covered in saddle leather, hand-printed on the surface with a design in relief, depicting a head of cattle with horns. S...

Very nice example varnished driftwood root natural organic wood pedestal side end table stand mint!

A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...

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...

8-124 Antique handmade Austrian glass center piece set on a clear glass base.  

Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.

Beautiful handmade Black Forest Woodcarving . Tiroler men with Pipe . Very nice quality carving . signed with a monogram M O . and underneath the place where it was made . and dated...

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...

Vintage C. 1930's Taxidermy Swan on Marble and Mahogany Display Base. Beautiful vintage taxidermy Swan presented on a marble topped serpentine shaped mahogany base. Good condition ...

Beautiful real white coral speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This coral is carefully drilled in our studio and displayed on a patinaed iron rod which is sealed to retain the...

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 9.75"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor sur...

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 9.75"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor sur...

Every cottage needs one of these! A 20th century North American caribou mount with a wonderful expression and a larger-than-life presence.

Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.

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...

1960s driftwood sculpture.

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 From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

A beautiful and unique pair of vintage hand carved natural oak mushroom statues. These would be perfect for a country house, indoors or outdoors! They ...

Mid-Century Brazilian tribal art gourd sculpture with stained finish and hot needle point artistry, 1960s.

Set of five ornamental shells in Mexican silver baskets. Five Mexican small sterling silver woven baskets topped with decorative mica stone chips suggesting baskets of silver with fi...

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...

Natural organic molave root sculpture from the Philippines. In Asia they have always shown a fascinating for nature's unpredictable organic forms and o...

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...

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...

An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk. Measurements: Height: 20" Diameter (base): 7"

A beautiful and substantial white and brown agate geode natural specimen sculpture piece. Piece makes a great standalone decorative object, bookend, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" Depth x 5...

An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...

A stunning pair of neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisks Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 9.75"H. Very good original vintage condition. ...

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...

An onyx agate bowl in the organic modern style, with a raw exterior and polished smooth interior, in a blue-grey hue. Dimensions: 3" Height x 6" Diameter.

A stunning pair of monumental neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble pink, gray, brown, and black obelisks on solid marble pedestals. Italy, Cir...

Beihilfe Mine, Halsbrücke, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany This specimen comes from the worldfamous find in the so called "Blaue Druse" (blue cavern) in the year 1964...

This is a wonderful Pacific Elkhorn coral specimen on a black Asian stand.

A circa 1960's Italian sculpture. Measurements: Height:47" Width: 24" Depth: 20" Base: 11" x 17".  

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.

Signed C. Branch Brutalist bromeliad sculpture featuring hand cut brass leaves with coral mounted on driftwood.

This fantastic and gorgeous biomorphic shaped polished stone is an organic modern sculpture. It is different from all angles and rests on a custom triangle shaped stainless steel sta...

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.  

Solid driftwood root sculpture organic jewerly display nice patina & shape mint!

3 Eggs created by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. The eggs are 30 cm, 25 cm and 12,5 cm high and do all have a stunning glaze. They are al...

Anatomical Deco period model sculpture of an eel. Mounted on original base that allows the sculpture to swivel.

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...

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:...

Italy, a country that produces great wines and an ancient agricultural tradition, could not fail to dedicate its art also to create prestigious objects concerning this excellence for...

Blue and white natural glass specimen. Chunky natural glass of clear and dark blue and white aggregate for bookshelf or paperweight. Dimensions: 6" W x 5"' D x 4.5" H.

Alan Wallwork (1931-): Organic landscape sculptural vessel, 1960-1965 Exhibiting the articulated, inventive, organic qualities & tactility of Wallwork’s early oeuvre for which he is best known - This sculptural landscape vessel has been handmade by coiling, slabbing and shaping the clay. The totemic form and pitted and pierced surfaces draw on the abstract landscape and tactility of elements in nature. matte glazes and oxides have been skillfully used to enhance the rich textures of the surfaces and the organic aesthetic. - Wallwork is one of the great individualists in British pottery, developing an archetypal language that echoed some of the wider artistic obsessions of that period, what the art critic Herbert Read called the “postwar ferment” of sculptural activity. - This piece was made during 1960-1965, the time that Wallwork was sharing a studio in Greenwich with Bernard Rooke and comes from a private collection along with a waterscape vase by Rooke and a bottle by Robert Fournier...

Sculptural vintage burlwood decorative sphere, 1970's, American craftsman made.

A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Us...

Add a touch of artisanal warmth and sculptural beauty to your space with this impressive vintage hand-hammered copper pear. Its substantial size and beautifully rendered form, comple...

Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977), a 'Pianta Grassa' sculpture, ca. 1925-1931 executed by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 21 cm (height) signed with two-line acid stamp very good conditio...

This powerfully scaled and stunning Modernist Uruguayan Amethyst Rock Crystal Specimen on Black Lacquered Base originates from Uruguay during the latter half of the 20th Century. Fea...

Set of two amazing anatomical models university, circa 1950s. Measurements from left: height 30 cm, 23 cm.

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...

Beautiful Giant Clam real and all natural matched pair of a speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This piece is GORGEOUS and ready to ship! We make art/ coral and fossil b...

Elegant sculpture of fish made of solid brass, professionally mounted on natural sea coral base Beautiful object of art for display.

A natural specimen of Gattuccio (Scyllum Catulus), preserved in formaldehyde and sealed on cylindric shape glass vase. Italiy early 20th century.

Elevate your garden or home decor with this pair of Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Fruit Topiaries. These American-style pieces showcase intricate crafts...

This is a largest Skohg stone with have ever had, its wonderful! 4.75 x 4 x 1.63 in 1 lb 9 oz