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Style: Primitive
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster
Located in Dayton, OH
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
102lb Honeycomb Calcite Amber Onyx Rock Stone Crystal Formation Drilled Holes
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive 102 pound Honeycomb calcite crystal or stone. Features ten drilled holes. The stone is transparent and translucent, offering a luminous glow when accentuated by artificial, direct or indirect lighting.
Honeycomb Calcite is a beautiful and impressive form of calcite. Mined exclusively in the Salt Lake City region. Honeycomb Calcite, much like onyx and marble (in general characteristics) can provide a colorful replacement or dramatic accent stone for architectural and artistic applications.
Back in 1995, valuable calcite deposits were discovered in Northern Utah and Shamrock Mining Associates would gain the exclusive mining rights to Utah’s beautiful Amber Onyx, also called Honey Onyx or Honeycomb Calcite.
The “explorer” who made the discovery was Floyd Anderson, now a vibrant 95-years-old. He has a PhD in family relations and psychology, and was looking for an adventure that was different from his career in higher education, when he got an invitation to search for emeralds with a group of distinguished geologists, a gemologist and graduate students from BYU. No emeralds...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Mineral Sculpture, Italy, 20th
Located in Nice, FR
Mineral stone sculpture, brass support.
Category
20th Century French Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Eight Horn Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Eight horn sculptures, African Watusi (Bos taurus) horns mounted on turned ebonized stands. Measure: Height range between 20.5 inches to 27 inches and base diameters are 7.5 inches. ...
Category
2010s Belgian Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Horn
2 Ancient Carved Stone Brown Ring Bi Disc Sculptures Iron Stands Modernist
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of orange/brown stone carved bi-discs. The bi or pi disc is a flat disc with a circular hole in the center. The discs date back to Neolithic times (5,000-2,000 bc). Archeologist...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Iron
Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1940s sculptural driftwood table lamp with organic form and large size.
Beautiful, natural patina and good age present. Mahogany oval base has been refinished; driftwood is i...
Category
1940s American Vintage Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood, Mahogany
Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Antique Rare Pulley for Well in Olive Wood as Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It's an exceptional item ! I propose it as a sculpture. I found it in the desert. You find the ideal location,
O/6219.
Category
Early 18th Century Sahrawi Antique Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Fruitwood
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Borghese Gladiator Bust Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative sculpture rests on a metal pedestal, representing the face of the Borghese Gladiator, a Greek statue dating back to the 1st century BC and preserved today in the Louvre Museum. This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.
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Italian Sculpture "Spartan" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Spartan"
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Synthetic material resin
Measures: 55cm x 40cm x 10cm
Perfect conditions.
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Resin
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older
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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 7"W x 6.5"D x 5"H. #3593
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Gaddi Torso Plaster Sculpture
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Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
By Modern Fabergé, Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...
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Vintage Petrified Wood Vide Poche
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Carved Wood Vessel - Tree Stump Planter
Located in Culver City, CA
This hollowed wooden vessel was handcarved from a tree stump. The piece evokes the natural world with its organic shape and material.
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French Neolithic 'Livres de Beurre' Blade Core
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning Neolithic 'Lives de Beurre' blade core fashioned from flint from Le Grand Pressigny in what is now central France. Blade cores like this one were large stones that smaller...
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Large Quartz Rock Crystal Skull Sculpture
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Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles
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Fine and Large Coral Specimen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Coral Specimen on Handmade Base
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Primitive natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive natural specimens made in a specific country, there are Europe, Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $1,300.
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