Asian Natural Specimens

This piece is a uniquely special find perfect for the discerning mineral enthusiast. It's unusual to find pieces of this calcium carbonate mineral with such spectacular color and won...

From Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China Translucent green fluorite crystal cluster with bright luster and well crystallized. The fluorite crystals are tran...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 31.54 Grams Dimension: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm Locality: Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This stunning, natural ...

From Tieshan District, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China Lustrous translucent large blocky golden rhombohedral crystals of calcite in a stacking formation. The calcite crys...

1017.03 Gram Gigantic Quartz Crystal From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 1017.03 Gram Dimension: 9.9 x 10.2 x 6.9 Cm Origin : Skardu, Pakistan Quartz is our most common mineral. Quar...

Specimen: Black Tourmaline on Quartz Weight: 115 grams Dimensions: H: 14 x W: 5.5 x D: 6 cm Treatment: None Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan In ...

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...

This top-quality, Lapis Lazuli sphere from Afghanistan, has been beautifully hand-polished for maximum aesthetic appeal. The solid piece of natural stone boasts a vibrant, ultra-roya...

Standing over a foot high, this gorgeous swirled black and green jade hand-polished freeform from Pakistan boasts flowing lines and deep, vivid colors....

From Lushi, Henan Province, China. Long cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms. Weight...

The crystallized blue form of the calcium carbonate mineral aragonite is very sought-after. This substantial piece features gorgeous teal blue color and great luster and crystallizat...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Tourmaline on Lepidolite and Quartz Weight: 190 grams Dimensions: H: 9.5 x W: 8.5 x D: 3 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanista...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

This top-quality, Lapis Lazuli sphere from Afghanistan, has been beautifully hand-polished for maximum aesthetic appeal. The solid piece of natural stone boasts a vibrant, ultra-roya...

This true museum quality specimen from Pune, India features multiple impressive, fully intact, prismatic sprays of scolecite - many near 360 degrees - on waxy, pale stilbite with hin...

Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov., China Measures: 12 cm tall x 10 cm wide Hemimorphite from China has taken on entirely new qualities that barely ex...

This huge heart from Afghanistan has been hand-carved and hand-polished out of one piece of genuine, beautiful color lapis lazuli featuring the shimmer of p...

A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. Polished to bring...

150 Gram Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan Weight: 150 Gram Dimension: 4.7 x 7.3 x 4.5 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline...

From Xuebaoding Mountain near Pingwu, Sichuan Province, China Translucent orange scheelite crystals on plate of limonite-stained muscovite mica crystals. The scheelite crystals have...

Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.

Product Information: Specimen Name: Topaz crystal Weight: 66 grams Dimensions: H: 4.4 x W: 2.5 x D: 2.2 cm Treatment: None Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District, KPK Province, P...

From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous faces and s...

Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or moth at top. Beautiful estate condition.

A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. In the spirit ...

Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks...

from De Ann Mine, Jiangxi, China Superb cabinet sized specimen of gem translucent purple dodecahedron fluorite cluster ecthed from Quartz matrix. Deep purple color, crystal faces show stepped growth with a pearl luster...

Large radiating intersecting formation of fully crystallized emerald green apophyllite crystals with sharp pyramidal terminations and highly reflective faces. 2.5 lbs, 6 x 4 x 6 ...

Fully terminated transparent gem quality spodumene var. kunzite with intense vibrant pink color all throughout the crystals. The crystal faces are deeply striated with a glassy luste...

Specimen Type: Quartz Weight: 497 grams Dimension: H: 11.7 x W: 8.3 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Hashupi Mine, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: N...

Lustrous vibrant orange-yellow showy, sharp "Porcupine" calcite cluster. The calcites are perfectly terminated and damage free. Measures: Weight: 4.7 lbs, Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 in...

Organic molave root sculpture, hardwood from Philippines. Molave is an indigenous species now protected by Philippine law making this a unique, speci...

This striking large Pyrite on Quartz combination mineral specimen from Indonesia features sharply defined octahedral Pyrite crystals naturally intergrown with clear Quartz points. Tr...

This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative geometric base that has been custom made for this purpose. With faux glass eyes, t...

The organic necklaces are treated as works of art or sculpture displayed on their black metal stands. The top parts are intricately braided twine attached to which are sliced sea she...

Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China

From Wulashan Au deposit, Wulashan mining district, Binhe New District, Baotou City (Baotou Prefecture), Inner Mongolia, China. Beautiful specimen of botryoidal goethite with colo...

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From De'an mine, Wushan, De'an Co., Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China Large cluster of gem transparent deep purple dodecahedron fluorite crystals etched from Quartz mat...

Azurite with Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Anhui Province, China. Lustrous translucent vibrant royal blue crystals of azurite partially lining a gossan matrix with botryo...

From Shigar valley, Shigar district, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Lustrous translucent to transparent glassy blue-green beryl crystals with clean, flat t...

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Huge cluster of fully crystallized, gem-purple fluorite crystals. The transparent fluorite crystals are lus...

Museum quality, rare undulating formation of a gemmy transparent amethyst cluster with a cluster of spherical purple fluorite. These amethyst crystals ...

Specimen Type: Hessonite Garnet on Quartz Weight: 856 grams Dimension: H: 9.5 x W: 7 x D: 6 cm Origin: Diamir District, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatmen...

From Edong mining district, Daye, Hubei, China. Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the su...

Small Indonesian Petrified Wood Slab. A naturally sculpted and richly textured slab of petrified wood from Indonesia, identified as originating from the Dipterocarpus genus. Likely...

5.61 Gram Dual Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Stak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 5.61 Gram Dimension: 2.3 x 2.4 x 2.5 Cm Origin: Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan Tour...

Product information: Specimen type: Loose Garden Quartz Weight: 103.70 Carats Dimension: 4 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm Origin: Africa Treatment: None

This striking lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan displays an intense, royal blue hue, dramatically intersected by natural veins of white calcite and sparkling golden pyrite. Expert...

An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Specimen Weight: 22.77 Grams Dimension: 7.7 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm Locality: Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This impressiv...

We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vibra...

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

681.51 Gram Pretty Dual Aquamarine Crystal Attached With Feldspar From Pakistan Weight: 681.51 Gram Dimension: 8.1 x 8.7 x 7.2 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Bal...

Introducing a pair of gorgeous, monumental green canvas banana trees, each standing at an impressive 12 feet tall. These striking pieces feature int...

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PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Natural Tourmaline On Cleavelandite Weight: 397 Grams Dimension: 8.3 x 8.8 x 6.7 Cm Origin: Mavi Pegmatites, Laghman Province, Afghanistan Trea...

90.50 Carat Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 90.50 carat Dimension: 2.2 x 2.4 x 1.9 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Col...

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...

Specimen Type: Tantalite on Albite Weight: 1176 grams Dimension: H: 13.5 x W: 14 x D: 6.5 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None...