Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

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...

A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.

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

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...

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...

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...

Pair of impressive wall hanging solid composition hand painted in grey, with two different bouquet or flowers.

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

1647 White natural finger coral specimen on an acrylic base

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.

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...

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. ...

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' ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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

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...

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...

Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.

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...

Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.

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...

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...

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...

1778 Set of 7 Italian hand painted ceramic pairs set in a foldable basket as a work of art

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...

This is a stunning piece of Grupo Gal Sterling Silver and Amethyst in the shape of a pineapple.

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...

Pair of natural specimens deer horns on stands.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Invite the raw beauty of the earth into your home with this stunning vintage amethyst geode, a perfect piece to embody a natural Vintage Boho aesthetic. This captivating crystal spec...

Rare natural specimen sea shell urchin with spikes. Placed on a lucite stand.

Sculpture "Costruzioni di Oasi", designed and produced by Mario Schifano in 1979. These sculptures were made in 100 pieces; the one for sale is numero 55 as per the engraving on the...

Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.

Vintage pair of white coral, sea shell and barnacle clusters natural specimens placed on wood stands.

Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or moth at top. Beautiful estate condition.

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 ...

Large skull sculpture by the Spanish Artist Gabriel Made with Rubber Strips, circa 1990, Spain Very good vintage condition. Gabriel Sanz Romero was born in 1954 in Barcelona. He ...

A signed 1989 Curtis Jere circular tree blossom raindrops brass sculpture. This incredible vintage metal sculpture features a large circular ring design with wispy tree blossoms flow...

Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as fountains or possibly concrete sinks. Dimensions ...

Ron Bertocchi bronze sculpture of a young girl standing, mounted on a natural amethyst stone ground at the edge of pond with ducks and reeds, covered by a stylized sprawling tree. La...

A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...

This lovely vintage selection of Merulina coral is an extremely beautiful specimen in terrific condition. The exquisite form offers a variety of textures and shapes and even looks dr...

This stone is cut and polished in this unique shape . It has layers and layers on different stone in it . Have never seen one in this design . Purchased a long time ago in Rio Brazil...

Beautiful massive Italian art glass apple by Murano Glass, circa 1998. Stunning fluorite green color with sparkles of gold; the piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips...

This vintage white cauliflower gets its name from the unique shape of the coral branches. Cauliflower corals are known for their uniform and symmetrical shape. This charming sculptur...

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 stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble gray and brown obelisk Measures: 2"W x 2"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition.

Rough American Jasper display specimen - featuring an attractive and consistent rich red color with a single diagonal vein of quartz - known as a stone of protection and balance for ...

H. Quarles 1991 Signed Mountain Laurel Burl Wood Freeform Live Edge Bottle Sculpture with Large Stopper This unique bottle sculpture by H. Quarles, dated 1991, is crafted from mount...

A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with age...

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...

Antique organic natural specimens brunch coral on a marble and wood stand. Great natural light pink color. Great condition.

Rare and important specimen of white coral mounted on a brass base. Width: 66 cm (26 inches) Height: 50 cm (19.7 inches) Depth: 35 cm (13.8 inches)