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French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870
French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870

French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Palissy School of Paris Majolica hanging wall plaque, France, modeled by François Maurice, circa 1870-1875. Modeled from life, this extremely dimensional and realistic piece is gl...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Earthenware

Authentic Italian 1950s Plaster Anatomical Hand Study of a Hand Holding Coins
Authentic Italian 1950s Plaster Anatomical Hand Study of a Hand Holding Coins

Authentic Italian 1950s Plaster Anatomical Hand Study of a Hand Holding Coins

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. Please see photos for a view of the intricate details and any minor imperfections that add to its character. This unique ...

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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks

Located in New Orleans, LA

These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the fervor for all things ancient pervaded the decorative arts. Rich in neoclassical elegance yet possessing an exotic worldliness, pieces such as these were extremely popular as Grand Tour souvenirs among members of the British aristocracy...

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19th Century Italian Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature

Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Late 19th-early 20th century lapis lazulli skull - Object of curiosity and wonder from a collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high Cabinets o...

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1890s German Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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Lapis Lazuli Natural Shape Sculpture in Metallic Brush Base
Lapis Lazuli Natural Shape Sculpture in Metallic Brush Base

Lapis Lazuli Natural Shape Sculpture in Metallic Brush Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. It is a combination of lazurite, main constitu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Pair of Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Obelisks, Italian, 19th Century
Pair of Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Obelisks, Italian, 19th Century

Pair of Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Obelisks, Italian, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The porphyry obelisks on sienna 'marmo giallo' and porphyry base, condition: 2 small cracks on 1 base and a repair to the other on top of base. Condition commensurate with age and use.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

Marble Skull Sculpture
Marble Skull Sculpture

Marble Skull Sculpture

$800

H 10 in W 10 in D 13 in

Marble Skull Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylized marble skull is sculpted from solid marble, showcasing the beautiful veins of color throughout the skull. An odd and unusual sculpture, this...

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Mid-20th Century Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century
Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century

Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century

$2,650Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century A pair of black marble obelisks decorated with bas-relief hieroglyphs continued to the plinth bases ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble

Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks

Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks

$2,800 / set

H 15.25 in W 4.38 in D 4.38 in

Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with different marbles.

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19th Century Italian Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Lapis lazuli sphere
Lapis lazuli sphere

Lapis lazuli sphere

$1,100

H 4.34 in Dm 1.97 in

Lapis lazuli sphere

Located in London, GB

This captivating lapis lazuli sphere from Afghanistan features a deep, royal blue body accented with delicate veins of golden pyrite and soft white calcite. Place of origin: Afghani...

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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal

Lapis Lazuli Tiger Sculpture Hand Carved Large Statue 9" Paperweight
Lapis Lazuli Tiger Sculpture Hand Carved Large Statue 9" Paperweight

Lapis Lazuli Tiger Sculpture Hand Carved Large Statue 9" Paperweight

Located in Somis, CA

Symbol of power and strength, this striking hand-carved tiger sculpture is made in natural lapis lazuli. Tiger’s head emerges from calcite-rich section, creating a dramatic contrast ...

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20th Century Chinese Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base

Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base

Located in Houston, TX

Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Lapis Lazuli Specimen

Lapis Lazuli Specimen

$850

H 2 in W 4.75 in D 6 in

Lapis Lazuli Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, beautiful blue coloring and golden speckles. It was also used in the fine arts, in a crushed powder form, as a component of artist's pigments and, as such, was the most expensive pigment during the Renaissance period. Lapis Lazuli Specimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Slim royal lapis lazuli
Slim royal lapis lazuli

Slim royal lapis lazuli

$1,500

H 6.11 in W 4.93 in D 1.58 in

Slim royal lapis lazuli

Located in London, GB

This refined, slim-cut lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan showcases an exceptionally deep, velvety blue with subtle golden pyrite flecks and faint calcite veining. Despite its slen...

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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal

Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"

Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"

$375Sale Price|50% Off

H 3.5 in Dm 8.25 in

Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"

Located in Somis, CA

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...

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Late 20th Century Afghan Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate

$495

H 2.3 in W 7.4 in D 7.4 in

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Pearland, TX

A wonderful antique Palissy majolica plate with a large lobster and other crustaceans. Anterior rim pierced for hanging. Circa 1920.

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1920s French Vintage Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

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Pair of Monumental Rock Crystal Obelisks
Pair of Monumental Rock Crystal Obelisks

Pair of Monumental Rock Crystal Obelisks

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H 45 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Monumental Rock Crystal Obelisks

Located in Astoria, NY

Monumental pair of rock crystal obelisks in Grand Tour or Egyptian Revival taste.

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20th Century Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique French Trophy Drinking Horn Hunt Epergne Renaissance Brass Statue
Antique French Trophy Drinking Horn Hunt Epergne Renaissance Brass Statue

Antique French Trophy Drinking Horn Hunt Epergne Renaissance Brass Statue

Located in Tyler, TX

Excellent antique French renaissance large "Hunt" style gilt mounted trophy or drinking horn~~c. 1890s In 19th century Europe, these horns were awarde...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Alabaster Pendant Light with Impressive Hand Carved Putti Decor
Antique Italian Alabaster Pendant Light with Impressive Hand Carved Putti Decor

Antique Italian Alabaster Pendant Light with Impressive Hand Carved Putti Decor

Located in Lisse, NL

Large early 1900s handcrafted, natural mineral stone with bronze hardware light fixture. It is difficult to understand how they created such a perfect, circular shape pendant out of...

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Early 20th Century Italian Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Neoclassical Revival Stone Obelisks
Neoclassical Revival Stone Obelisks

Neoclassical Revival Stone Obelisks

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H 15 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Neoclassical Revival Stone Obelisks

Located in Astoria, NY

Neoclassical revival pair of stone obelisks. The pair was made in the 20th century and is in great vintage condition, with age-appropriate wear to the s...

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20th Century Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases
Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases

Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing 68 inches tall these faux elephant tusks make a great and environmentally sound statement. They are slightly different in shape and there is reason to believe that this pair...

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Late 20th Century South African Revival Natural Specimens

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Copper

Obelisks in Clear Hand Polished Rock Crystal
Obelisks in Clear Hand Polished Rock Crystal

Obelisks in Clear Hand Polished Rock Crystal

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of rock crystal obelisks in neoclassical form dating from circa 1980s. Each has been hand polished and is in excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Dimensions ...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Handcrafted Multi Colored Fluorite and Blue Onyx Urn on Base, Made in Argentina
Handcrafted Multi Colored Fluorite and Blue Onyx Urn on Base, Made in Argentina

Handcrafted Multi Colored Fluorite and Blue Onyx Urn on Base, Made in Argentina

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent fluorite and blue onyx urn mounted on a fluorite and blue onyx base. This piece was meticulously hand-carved in Argentina. Without question, a one of a kind rarity.

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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Revival Natural Specimens

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Stone

Amazing Workmanship Antique Pewter Vase Cherubs Exploring and Hunting Nature
Amazing Workmanship Antique Pewter Vase Cherubs Exploring and Hunting Nature

Amazing Workmanship Antique Pewter Vase Cherubs Exploring and Hunting Nature

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and extremely elaborate work of antique art. For the lovers and collectors of rare art from the Renaissance Revival period, we also have this sizeable and elaborate vase that...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Pewter

Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche
Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche

Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche

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H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in

Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large malachite ashtray or vide poche. Large size, very heavy; item rare for these reasons. Natural malachite sculpture.

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20th Century Angolan Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Conch Shell Mounted on a Plexiglass Stand
Large Conch Shell Mounted on a Plexiglass Stand

Large Conch Shell Mounted on a Plexiglass Stand

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H 22.84 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Large Conch Shell Mounted on a Plexiglass Stand

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Specimen on custom stands Height of the shell only (without the mounted stand) Measures: 11.81 inches x 7.87 inches x 6.29 inches.

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20th Century Chilean Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Revival natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Revival natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Revival natural specimens made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include and Jean-François Théodore Gechter. 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 $1,725 and tops out at $12,850 while the average work can sell for $3,666.