Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

Period: Mid-19th Century

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful third quarter 19th century Italian 'grand tour' ancient marbles specimen plaque in original silver-gilt frame.

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850

$6,975

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

A Memento Mori from Wunderkammer, depicting a painted skull, leaning on a book with a scroll reading: pray to God for the soul, in devotion to the Archangel Gabriel. The painting is ...

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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Glass, Wood

A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.

$4,639

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silver Chamberstick / candleholder hippocampus / seahorse, circa 1837 Munich, Germany. This silver Chamberstick retain the original detachable snuffer. We have specialized in the sa...

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German Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany

$1,620

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

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English Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

$2,500 / set

French 1930s Tôle and Glass Tree in Pot Sculpture with Orange and Yellow Fruits

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French tôle and glass tree in pot from the mid 20th century, with orange and yellow fruits. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th century, this botanical sculptur...

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French Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Tôle

French 1930s Tôle and Glass Tree in Pot Sculpture with Orange and Yellow Fruits

$3,750

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

This large branch of Mediterranean coral, 'Corallium Rubrum' is mounted on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the amphora-shaped base involves various techniques: lost wax casting, ...

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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral, Bronze

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1850.

$8,921

Wulfenite from Defiance Mine, Costello Mine Group, Gleeson, Arizona

Located in New York, NY

From Defiance Mine, Costello Mine group, Gleeson, Turquoise District, Dragoon Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA Classic aesthetic specimen of lustrous sharp Wulfenite crystals in a s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Wulfenite from Defiance Mine, Costello Mine Group, Gleeson, Arizona

$8,500

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets

Located in New York, NY

These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century to form pomegranates, sugar apples, guava, and other...

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Brazilian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets

$8,500 / set

Italian Marble Sculpture of a Cherub Forging Love by Pio Fedi

By Pio Fedi

Located in Lantau, HK

Considered by his contemporaries as one of the most distinguished and talented sculptors of his time, Pio Fedi, who produced many works for European monarchs,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Italian Marble Sculpture of a Cherub Forging Love by Pio Fedi

$25,000

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

$5,000

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American Hollywood Regency Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen

$375

H 5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

Large Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #2

Located in Bradenton, FL

Natural red pipe coral reef specimen. Color is a natural red. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.

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Unknown Organic Modern Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral

Large Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #2

$1,800

H 12 in W 16 in D 8 in

Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Circular Chessboard Plaque Pietra Dura 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely crafted circular pietra dura plaque, likely originating from Italy during the mid-to-late 19th century, this specimen marble and hardstone inlaid chessboard combines decorat...

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Circular Chessboard Plaque Pietra Dura 19th C

$2,470

H 2 in Dm 16 in

Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Ceramic

Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s

$1,736

H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Bla...

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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

$16,291

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.

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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

$10,250

H 1 in Dm 3.63 in

German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers

Located in Barntrup, DE

This amazing German chandelier features a delicate hand-carved and polychrome hand-painted mythical lady or mermaid with a scaly fishtail. The adorable and handsome lady is holding a cartouche-shaped shield. The light fixture is hung on a chain suspension, mounted on real antlers, and decorated with red and yellow wrought iron...

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German Early Victorian Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Metal, Wrought Iron

German Lusterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier w. Carved Mermaid Figure and Antlers

$11,063

H 41.34 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bea...

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Belgian Black Marble

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century

$2,800

H 1.25 in Dm 4 in

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Located in London, GB

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...

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Chinese Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$8,261 Sale Price

20% Off

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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American Hollywood Regency Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Coral

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen

$275

H 8 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Marble Nero Antico Obelisks

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very attractive pair of Italian Grand Tour black marble obelisks. Detailed hieroglyphics to the front side, on a green marble plinth. Minor corner chips to both obelisks, otherwise...

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Marble Nero Antico Obelisks

$11,657 / set

H 18.51 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Bronze

1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base

$2,409 Sale Price

30% Off

H 10.63 in Dm 3.43 in

Previously Available Items

Pair of obelisks in Lapis Lazuli, Afghanistan, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Add a touch of mineral brilliance and timeless elegance to your interior with this striking pair of lapis lazuli obelisks, carved from stone with a deep, vibrant blue enhanced by del...

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Afghan Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Lapis Lazuli

Pair of obelisks in Lapis Lazuli, Afghanistan, 19th century

H 17.33 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

Located in New York, NY

*"Mirage" by Hasharat* is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements, encased within a large 19th-century oval glass dome measuring 12.5" x 8.5" x 20" H. ...

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American Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Glass, Blown Glass, Wood

Mirage: 19th-Century Glass Dome with New Shimmering Butterflies

H 20 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in

Massive Old Sun Bleached Weathered Driftwood

Located in Rochester, NY

From the Finger Lakes region of Western NY State a massive old piece of driftwood in as found naturally aged pale bone gray weathered surface. Use for exterior garden landscape desig...

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American Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Driftwood

Massive Old Sun Bleached Weathered Driftwood

H 45 in W 50 in D 32 in

A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

A wunderkammer marine specimen: an ancient pair of shells or carapaces of a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata Linnaeus, 1766), the structure in bone and cartilage, origina...

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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood, Sea turtle

A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.

H 22.5 in W 14.5 in D 6.75 in

Organic tree root sculpture

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fantastic burl wood rootpiece. This root was probably salvaged when harvesting a beautiful tree to make furniture back in the 19th centuyr. As nothing was wasted this piece was use...

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French Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Burl

Organic tree root sculpture

H 19.69 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Breccia Marble Orbs. Italy C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful pair of Breccia marble spheres Amazing colours Good condition - some minor filling with red brick colour stone filler. Shown in last 4 images The price is for the pair.

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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Breccia Marble Orbs. Italy C.1850

H 4 in Dm 4 in

Marlin Fish Rostrum Turned to Emulate the Narwal Tusk, Italy 1850

Located in Milan, IT

A Marlin fish rostrum turned to emulate the spiral shape of a Narwhal tooth. The octagonal base is made of gilt bronze, according to a neoclassical layout. The rostrum of Marlin (Ist...

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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Bronze

Marlin Fish Rostrum Turned to Emulate the Narwal Tusk, Italy 1850

H 21 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Marlin Fish Rostrum Turned to Emulate the Narwal Tusk, Italy 1850

Located in Milan, IT

A Marlin fish rostrum turned to emulate the spiral shape of a Narwhal tooth. The base is made of ebony wood according to a neoclassical profile. The rostrum of Marlin (Istiophorus pl...

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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood

Marlin Fish Rostrum Turned to Emulate the Narwal Tusk, Italy 1850

H 21.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Carved French Oak Capital on Stand, Dated 1841

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in France on “1er Octobre 1841” (see photo of the verso side), this oak capital features a large floral display beneath the molded entablature....

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