East Asian Natural Specimens

Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden bar...

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to its surroundings. Each log has its own unique patterns of fossilized moss, bark, and the scars of a lifetime. These facets bring to mind a fascinating combination of organic mortality and preserved permanence. We keep them in their raw, unworked state, using the logs in...

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...

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

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

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...

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 Pingwu beryl mine, Huya Township, Mount Little Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang, Sichuan, China Yellowish-brown rhombohedral siderite crystals covered with milky snow white calc...

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

Enhance your décor with our "Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Altar Fruit." This exquisite piece features beautifully crafted ceramic fruit with a glossy glaze, capturing the elegance ...

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 ...

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

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

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...

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...

As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...

"The Bonsai Tree" Calcite Helictites Li Gian Mine, Wenshan, Yunnan, China Measures: 14.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide Helictites are a form of speleothem formed by the deposition o...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Green Malachite Weight: 1277 grams Dimension: H: 20 x W: 7 x D: 6 cm Origin: Shilu Mine, Yangchun County, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks, also known as 'gongshi' or 'lingbi stones,' are naturally occurring stones that hav...

Forest Green Malachite: Weight: 488.78 Gram Dim: 5.1 x 10.7 x 8.1 cm Color : Green Origin : Yangjiang Guangdong Province, China Malachite is a vibrant and captivating m...

A varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display base. Sourced from a variety of countries including China, this group contains three...

Unearthed in Jiangsu province, this stone has been polished to reveal the full array of its soft colors and intriguing patterns. Prized by collectors for centuries, colorful stones s...

Giant Gypsum Crystal Cluster, China. The geologic mechanism that creates Lead and Silver provide the raw materials for crystals to form when oceans, rich in Calcium and Sulphate, go...

Natural driftwood and stone sculpture from Japan. Very good vintage condition. The beautiful form shaped by the nature. Wabi Sabi.

This elegant specimen from China showcases stacked cubic crystals of siderite, arranged in a sculptural, geometric formation. The composition is beautifully enhanced by a delicate la...

Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China

From Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Large gem transparent crystals of blue fluorite crystals with glassy crystal surfaces gem blue core with blue phanto...

Exceptional Gypsum ‘Blade’ Mineral Cluster from China. A very rare Gypsum specimen with a superb 'three-dimensional' gypsum blade cluster on the front ...

This unique Pyrite Concretion from Dongchuan District, Yunnan Province, China features sparkling, sharp, modified metallic crystals arranged in concentric "rings" on a spherical shal...

A stunning neoclassical, Chinoiserie, or Grand Tour style blue and white porcelain obelisk Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 14.25"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface ...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Pink mangano calcite flower. The pink color of the calcite is caused by manganese ...

This unique Pyrite Concretion from Dongchuan District, Yunnan Province, China features sparkling, sharp, modified metallic crystals arranged in concentric "rings" on a spherical shal...

Large life size brass starfish sculpture circa 1970's Korea. 10" wide/tall. Perfect as paperweight or display.

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

Set of 4 Minimalist Nature-Inspired Sculptures on Wood Bases in a Japanese style. This set of four unique sculptures combines natural and crafted elements, each mounted on a tall, ...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, our petite greenery stones evoke the...

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...

A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur bone and adorned with low content silver metalwork and mounted coral beads. These cer...

Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite...

From Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China Translucent dark-red orange spessartine garnets on albite matrix with lustrous translucent smoky quartz crystal cluster. The g...

Set upon its side, we display this dahua stone like a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi). Meditating on the stone’s irregular composition, the Qing-dynasty scholar sought inspirati...

This elegant and sculptural formation of Calcite from China showcases striking contrast and exceptional luster. Composed of two distinct habits of Calcite—one coating the other—this ...

Hunan, China This huge twinning crystal is a beautiful example of a new find of bournonite that has been coming out of China for the past few years. Always a sought after rarity in ...

A large, thousands of years old natural cave stalagmite specimen, ex. London Gallery, mounted on a granite base. Originating from a cave in China, this specimen is an excellent examp...

From Daye, Huangshi, Hubei, China Lustrous transparent colorless calcite crystals with microscopic red-brown subsurface hematite inclusions on several faces. The red color of the ...

An exquisite, pristine formation of Ram’s Horns calcite, hard to find and very rare. It is a complete floater in perfect condition. Weight: 1.4 lbs, Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 inches

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. 2014 find of lustrous brick red hematite included quartz crystal cluster coated with second generation ...

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to i...

This stunning calcite crystal showcases striking dendritic inclusions of manganese oxides, creating an intricate and unique tree-like pattern within the transparent crystal matrix. I...

From Shanhua Pu Mine, Xianghualing, Hunan Province, China Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals covered with colorless calcite crystals. The fluorite crystals are trans...

From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China. Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade colorless calcite on gossan matrix. The calcite crystal are fully terminated with he...

From Xiaoqinggou, Datong, Shanxi, China Sculptural formation of twisted wire-crystals of native silver (naturally occurring silver crystals) with no attached matrix. Native silver is...

A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...

This captivating antique Chinese scholar stone, estimated to be from the late 19th century, evokes a sense of tranquility and inspires contempl...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Slender plate of lustrous yellow metallic chalcopyrite microcrystals on matrix.  Weight: 4 lbs, Dimension: 10 x ...

Superb water-clear wedge-shaped barite crystals covering one face of tan-colored matrix. The barite crystals formed over botryoidal black oxide mineral, which are also included insid...