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Item Ships From: California
Extra Large Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
An extra large sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1980s. This piece is in very good condition and measures 14"W x 9"D x 10"H; it would make a gre...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Blue Coral Organic Sculptural Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith.
Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 12.75 x 11 x 2.25 in. / 32 x 28 x 6 cm
Weight: 12 lbs 14 oz/ 5.85 kg
In this example, the complex...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Pair of Massive Brazilian Cathedral Geodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Massive Brazilian Cathedral Geodes
Each weighs about 60 lbs
Category
20th Century Brazilian California Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madigascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms
A richly colored example wit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
Category
20th Century Italian California Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Plastic
Teak Wood Sphere/Ball Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
1990s Malaysian Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice
a public academy of art in Venice.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Large Natural White "Brain" Sea Coral Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
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. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm
Height on custom d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in./ 19 × 14 × 3 cm
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gm
In this example, the complex patte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands. The pieces are wonderful for flanking a fireplace, console table or separated and as decorative stand-alone pieces.
The stands can al...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Signed Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Whole Ammonite Fossil with Druzy Chambers Jurassic Cretaceous #Z9A
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 7.75 × 6.5 × 1.75 in./ 19.5 × 16.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 3 lbs 2 oz/ 1.366 kg
Height on custom display...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea.
A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Sculptural Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Original Design, Space Box, Swedish Muonionalusta, Meteorite in Acrylic Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. Its an acrylic box with a magnet on top and a steel string pulling the meteorite straight simulating the floating movement they had in outer space, allowing an interaction and a 360° view.
Muonionalusta Meteorite...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Horn resting on three hand wrought pewter legs with a tip, collar and lid with hand crafted etching and details.
The horn is a compliment to any shelf, console table - a...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Pewter
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess of Day and Night dates back to the 19th century and showcases the exceptional craft...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Finest Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl 10"
Located in Somis, CA
This stunning bowl is crafted from the highest quality natural lapis lazuli nature can produce. Made from 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone, it showcases the rarest and ...
Category
2010s Afghan California Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Paper
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns
Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches
This piece makes for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Marble
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...
Category
20th Century European Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm
Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg
In this example, the complex pa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist raw metal torch cut flower sculpture, circa 1983. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 14.5"H; it is signed and mumbered on the side. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist California Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Large Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 4.25 in. / 60 x 43 x 10 cm
A fluted, almost to the point of frilly, organic “oyster” shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
15th Century Medium Size Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historic genuine Medium Size ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand, thousands of years old.
Dimensions: 18.5"W X 4.5"D X 19.5"H
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Deep Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 17 x 13.5 x 7 D in. / 43 x 34 x 18 D cm
A spectacular, organic, undulating vessel of cream trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Stacked Glass Panel Saguaro Cactus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass
Free Form Organic Wood Root Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Free Form Wood Root Sculpture
4 h x 10.75 x 5.75 d
Original vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Unique Italian Marble Sculpture that can stand alone as a piece of art - perfect for any shelf, cocktail table, guest room, also perhaps the kitchen.
The piece is a companion to a...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Carrara Marble
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Cutting and polishing this ammonite has revealed an inte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm
Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg
Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Massive Italian Art Glass Apple by Murano Glass
By Bonetti
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Design, Space Box, Chinge Meteorite in Acrylic Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. It´s an...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
Category
Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan California Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Antique Large Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Large Ammonite, Solid Stone Featuring Fascinating Ridged Surface on Handcrafted Iron Stand, Weigh: 132 lbs.
Dimensions: 23"W X 4"D X 24.5"H
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl One 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan California Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossiliz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
MCM Palm Frond / Leaf Sculpture in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5W x 4"D x 3.5"H. A fun piece tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm
Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg
Height on custom display ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Abstract Freeform Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing abstract freeform natural organic teak wood sculpture. A very impressive and large piece of art. Mounted to a wood base.
Category
20th Century South Asian Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American American Classical California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm
Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Naturally Formed Mineral, Clear Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture
India
Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm
Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm
Custom mounted on a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm
Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg
Height on custom display stand:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
