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Item Ships From: California
Natural Lapis Lazuli Sphere Galaxy 19 lb 7"
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary sphere of natural lapis lazuli, exceptionally large and heavy with spectacular images of the galaxy. The globe cut from a substantial boulder of lapis from Afghanist...
Category

2010s Afghan California Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is very good. There are five peaches in the group.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Wire

Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist look on this unsigned piece that measures 13"W x 10"D x 5"H. Vey good overall condi...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Slate, Copper, Metal

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on cus...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Stylized Iceberg Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized iceberg sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the sid...
Category

Late 20th Century French California Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Contemporay Natural Pink White and Brown Onyx Table Top Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary natural pink, white, and brown onyx tabletop lamp Created from two thick slices of onyx, hollowed out to construct concave circles, formi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Quartz Crystal with Agate on Wood Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Triangular Shape This Piece features an Agate Band with Quartz Crystal with Citrine This is a very unique crystal as the Quartz is not fully developed which gives the face...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measur...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist California Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Metal

19th Century Signed Japanese Meiji Bronze Wave with Carrera Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique Meiji Bronze Wave - the details and techniques are very intricate. There are no missing pieces or damage. the piece is in very...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

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, Rock Crystal, Quartz

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal California Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Signed Inuit Hand Carved Moose Antler Eskimo Fisherman Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible signed Inuit hand carved moose antler Eskimo fisherman sculpture, circa 1990s. The sculpture is incredibly well done crafted with fine detail and fur, leather and wood add...
Category

Late 20th Century American California Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather, Antler, Fur

Modernist Chrome on Black Marble Stacked Pears Sculpture
By Michael Cutler
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome on black marble stacked pears sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is very well crafted and in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; it measures 6"W x 6...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Chrome

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

1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Set of Four Quartz Geode Specimens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four quartz geodes specimens.
Category

19th Century Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
Category

1960s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Hardwood

Polished Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Brass and Enamel Branch Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1970s large brass and enamel wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré. The sculpture is constructed of torch cut solid brass. The flowers are enamel and yellow and g...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally-Formed Mineral: Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom t...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

French Gypsum Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s tree statue , Vintage artist school work . Small Man H: 24 W:6 D:5,5 WOMEN H: 22.5 W:6 D:6
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
Located in Ross, CA
A pair of sodalite bookends each a unique, detailed combination of vivid blue, white veins and patches of calcite. Polished on the interior sides and flat base, rugged and raw on th...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Male and Female Modernist Metal Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on a pair of Modernist metal figures. The metal could be Aluminum or iron - the high concept pieces take an Organic, yet stunning, element and pair them with ...
Category

20th Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This nicely proportioned, finely carved hardstone sculpture captures these reptiles’ enigmatic, curious presence. The milky blue translucence of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 5 inches, width 2.75 inches, height 1.25 inches This piece makes for a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: diameter 4 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a great and unique gi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 4.5 inches, width 3.5 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
Category

1960s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Hardwood

Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
By Eberhard Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great sample of the Idar- Oberstein, Germany carvings in precious stones, by Eberhard Bank, This is made in grey obsidian and calcite base with onyx cabochon eyes.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 4.75 inches, width 4.25 inches, height 2 inches 1 in stock in Palm Spr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Boxes 1970s Set of Two
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tessellated round shape decorative lidded marble boxes by Maitland Smith Set of Two. Dimensions: Shorter: 4" diameter x 6" height Longer: 5" diameter x 7.75" height. Maitland Smith 1970s tessellated travertine table...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass

Sculptural Japanese Keyaki Wood Partition in the Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.
Category

1960s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 3: Vintage ceramic mushroom centerpiece + Ceramic brown fungi candle hold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set includes three charming pieces, each adding a touch of natural elegance to your decor, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere while bringing a natural element into your spac...
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Rock Crystal, Mounted, Smokey Quartz, Lamp Special Made Base, Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Smokey Quartz point with Rutilated strands throughout, hi polished and made with light in the Custom hexagon brass baes. Fantastic when it is...
Category

1990s Brazilian Art Deco California Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Arthur Court rare pair of brass/ lucite holders with specimens .
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of brass and lucite specimens holders , marked Arthur Court
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

OGGETTI MURANO HAND-CRAFTED Glass Aquatic Sculptures
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of OGGETTI Italian Hand-Painted Glass Tropical Fish Sculptures, c. 1960 An elegant tribute to the art of Italian glassmaking, this pair of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Rock Crystal Decorations, Amethyst , Polished Nickel pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A special designed and Custom made Rock Crystal and Amethyst table top accessories made for a designer in Los Angeles a while ago .Solid tapered block of Rock Crystal from Brazil and...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Amalia Schulthess, Stone/ Marble, Small Vase/Vessel/ Pencil Holder, Signed
By Amalia Schulthess
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant stone small vase in two tones by the well known Swiss / American artist Amalia Schulthess. signed Amalia in Bottom.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Post Social Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood hand crafted sculpture.
Category

1940s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage California Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Stone Egg Gongshi Suiseki
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A milennia old naturally formed and veined quartsite egg from Henan province, China. Found in the mountains these curious stones are collected in the spirit of Gongshi. Better known in its Japanese equivalent, Suiseki, stones like these are revered for their beauty, what we would call (in the west) ready made art...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese California Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Rock Crystal Carving Decoration, with Custom Stand
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive monumental carved rock crystal Quartz sculpture with custom stand monumental sculpture of leaf-form, carved from a single large boulder of rock crystal quartz, with sufficient transparency to transmit light. Beautifully displayed on a custom hand forged wrought iron black patinated stand. Overall H. 68" Rock crystal boulder...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern California Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Monumental Curly Maple Tree Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic tree sculpture on iron disk.
Category

Early 2000s Unknown California Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron, Steel

Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of a large almost clear quartz crystal that was custom mounted on special designed base after the original by (Gustave Miklos). The only ot...
Category

1990s Brazilian Art Deco California Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Point , % 98 Clear, Brass Base No Chips, Very Rare This Clear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An almost perfectly clear rock crystal point from Brazil. Custom mounted in a solid brass base with ball decorations from a private collection. Very...
Category

1990s Brazilian Art Deco California Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rites of Return - Passengers
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A study on the voyage of change and the power of returning. Hand cast and patinaed bronze driftwood gathered at specific sites around the globe – embellished with hand woven copper b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American California Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Organic Shaped Brass Sculpture by Kappel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hardstone sculpture green granite, with brass base. Inscribed Kappel to underside. American, 1960s.
Category

20th Century North American California Natural Specimens

Materials

Granite

Collection of Polished Malachite Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of many Malachite stones, all polished. Sizes and shapes all very and unique.
Category

2010s Congolese California Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Black Forest Carving of Bucket of Grapes, Stump
Located in Vista, CA
Black forest carving of a bucket of grapes on a tree stump, late 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique California Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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