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Style: Revival
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

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Alabaster, Bronze

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

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

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Lapis Lazuli

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

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

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Agate

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Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster ligth with 3 edison lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Drop: 22.5" (adjustable)
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1920s Italian Vintage Revival Natural Specimens

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Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian white alabaster light fixture with gray veining, to be fitted bronze chains. Measurements Depth: 4" depth of bowl Diameter: 19.5".
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1930s European Vintage Revival Natural Specimens

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Alabaster

Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
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$7,200
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Majolica Lobster Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three dimensional Majolica dish centered with a large lobster and surrounded by oysters. Signed Caldas, Portugal on reverse side.
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20th Century Portuguese Revival Natural Specimens

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H 3.5 in Dm 12.5 in
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
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1870s Italian Antique Revival Natural Specimens

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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

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Marble Skull Sculpture
Marble Skull Sculpture
$560 Sale Price
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H 10 in W 10 in D 13 in
Lapis Lazuli Natural Shape Sculpture in Metallic Brush Base
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
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

Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1920's carved alabaster light fixture interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 20" Present Drop: 28"(adjustable)
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1920s Italian Vintage Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
Antique Alabaster Light Fixture
$12,000
H 28 in Dm 20 in
Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant carved alabaster plafonnier pendant light. c.1900 White alabaster with a beautiful array of dark marbling. Hand carved decorative details including egg and d...
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Early 1900s English Antique Revival Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque plate, circa 1950s. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Beautiful condition for thi...
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Majolica

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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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

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Rock Crystal

Antique French Trophy Drinking Horn Hunt Epergne Renaissance Brass Statue
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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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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

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Pewter

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

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Large Malachite Ashtray or Vide Poche
H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 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

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Shell

Beautiful Natural Patina, Clam Shell, Vide Poche, Bowl
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20th Century South Asian Revival Natural Specimens

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Large Amethyst Sculpture
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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.

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