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Period: 20th Century
Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking authentic Congolese mined polished solid Malachite & Chrysocolla natural specimen (midcentury modern Brutalist decoration, sculpture, or paperweight) The undulating surface of this unique freeform example presents with a layer of bright blue Chrysocolla interrupted by the Malachite's desirable rich deep green shades of banding. This beautiful specimen even shows an intricate botryoidal growth of the Malachite below the Chrysocolla. This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'art for anyone looking to elevate their home decor. Easily adding bold vivid color and dramatic variations, unique texture, organic shape and distinctive sculptural form design elements; this fairly large and impressive curiosity is sure to bring a touch of timeless elegant sophistication, rustic warmth, tranquil serenity...
Category

Congolese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fi...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Italian Pietra Dura, Semi-Precious, Still Life Stones Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing work in semi precious stones in Hardstones or Pietra Dura work. Framed measures 21 x 24 inches. In back has a partial detail of stones and also origin of art work.
Category

Italian Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
Category

French Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

Rough American Red Jasper Display Specimen - 783 Grams - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rough American Jasper display specimen - featuring an attractive and consistent rich red color with a single diagonal vein of quartz - known as a stone of protection and balance for ...
Category

American Rustic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Vintage Stand Alone Coral Sculpture Centerpiece Chinese Hard-Wood Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage stand alone coral sculpture centerpiece Chinese hard-wood stand.
Category

Chinese Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

1970 s Brass Starfish Sculpture Life-Size
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large life size brass starfish sculpture circa 1970's Korea. 10" wide/tall. Perfect as paperweight or display.
Category

Korean Adirondack Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Pair of Natural Steer Horns on Lucite Bases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of steer horns each mounted on Lucite bases. These highly decorative horns add a unique air of sophistication to the décor of any space 6 inches square base, 20.5 inches ...
Category

American Post-Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn, Lucite

Large Midcentury Redwood Burl Sphere Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and monumental in scale (26" in diameter / 79" circumference) redwood burl sphere. Can be used as a stand-alone impressive sculpture / decorative object or, with slight m...
Category

North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs. Many large, thick spikes. Unmounted. Likely from southern Arkansas early 20th century. Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, tra...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Jumbo Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.
Category

American American Craftsman 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Jadeite Jade Bracelet Large 18mm Beads
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning all-natural jadeite jade bracelet, featuring hefty approximately 18mm beads in a captivating mix of lavender, green, gray, and white hues. Each bead is uniquely colored by...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade

Jadeite Jade Bracelet Large 18mm Beads
Jadeite Jade Bracelet Large 18mm Beads
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Neoclassical Solid Marble Red and Brown Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble red, purple & brown obelisk Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 10"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expe...
Category

Pakistani Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Two Vintage Moroccan Decorated Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting vintage Moroccan ostrich eggs hand decorated with figures, animals and trees executed in classic Moorish style and presented on lucite bases. On stand: H: 7 DM: 5 Off S...
Category

Moroccan Moorish 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Lucite, Paint

Copper and Stone Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century tree sculpture crafted in copper twisted into form and mounted on an organic stone base.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

1950s Plaster Anatomic School Study of a Human Hand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A unique piece of academic art, this vintage plaster sculpture is a school study of a human hand. Dating from the 1950s, it was likely used in an art class or a medical school for an...
Category

Sicilian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Set of four vintage Deer Antlers 1900 on Hand-Carved Wood, Blackforest-Austia
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four vintage deer antlers from 1900, incorporated into a carved wooden plaque, elegantly flanked by oak leaves. A fine example of traditional Central European craftsmanship, c...
Category

Austrian Folk Art 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Antler, Nutwood

Massive 8ft Artisan Made Iron Candelabra Tree Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MONUMENTAL artisan made candelabra. This candelabra is a true piece of art, standing at over 8ft high, it is formed out of iron bent to resemble a tree or bush with branches or leaves. How incredible would this piece look illuminated? The candelabra is a STATEMENT piece to say the least. It is substantial and heavy, completely freestanding and stable. It is 100% structurally solid. There is surface rust as seen in pictures, but we left it as found because someone may appreciate it just as it is. It could be easily cleaned or painted if so desired. There is one missing candle plate...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Agate

Huge Clam Stunning Complete Real Natural 17lbs on 2" thick Lucite Base
Located in Euless, TX
This absolutely stunning huge clam is such a beautiful matched pair and is perfectly displayed on a base that is equally beautiful. . It's also ready to ship! We make art/ cora...
Category

Fijian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Iron

Vintage Coastal Shell Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the serene beauty of the ocean with this captivating vintage coastal shell and coral totem sculpture. Meticulously handcrafted, this unique piece showcases an impressive array ...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Rare Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...
Category

European Gothic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Afghan 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Organic sculpture in Narra hardwood from the Philippines
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful organic sculpture in Narra hardwood (root wood) from the Philippines. It is an Asian tradition to appreciate sculptures found in the nature, and Narra is the national tree...
Category

Philippine Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and branch coral, all great for decorative use. Small natural losses but overall very nice...
Category

Unknown Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
Category

North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Taxidermy Trumpeter Swan on Marble Mahogany Base (UK Sale Only)
Located in London, GB
Vintage C. 1930's Taxidermy Swan on Marble and Mahogany Display Base. Beautiful vintage taxidermy Swan presented on a marble topped serpentine shaped mahogany base. Good condition ...
Category

British Romantic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Monumental Brass Banana Leaf Palm Tree Attributed to Maison Jansen Circa 1970
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A monumental almost 9 foot tall banana leaf palm tree we feel comfortable attributing to Maison Jansen. This brass piece is truly wonderfully crafted and is of the highest quality, e...
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal Quartz
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embeded with fantastic crystal quartz stones, to make exceptional piece of art fo...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Large Amber Stone Beautiful Gemstone
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful rough stone with beautiful colors. Natural amber beautiful to process as jewelry. The weight of this stone is 86 grams.
Category

Baltic Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wood Painted Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This expressive carved wooden mask is full of personality and theatrical flair. With its bold eyebrows, curled mustache, and sharply defined jawline, it seems to embody a mischievous...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Coastal Palecek Metal Grand Coral Fan Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular decorative sculpture captures the intricate beauty of deep-sea coral fan formations in a striking, vibrant medium. Crafted from metal or resin and finished in a bold...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what is called a 'great rapa chank', with origin off the cost of Sri Lanka. A beau...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...
Category

Solomon Islands Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Opened Mouth Barracuda Weather Vane
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fantastic 20th century copper barracuda was a part of a weather vane but now lacking the directional and the post but will make a wonderful sculpture with weathered verdigris patin...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Organic Modern Natural Specimens Coral Brunch on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique organic natural specimens brunch coral on a marble and wood stand. Great natural light pink color. Great condition.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Steel Brutalist Floral Arrangement Table Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible, bespoke and one of a kind are just a few words that come to mind when describing this beautiful artisan made sculpture. The details of all the pieces are absolutely stun...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel, Iron

Red Coral Branch on Stand, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Red Coral Specimen on Stone Base. This striking natural red coral branch is mounted on a stone base and showcases the organic beauty of coral. This specimen has vibrant red-orange hu...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Coral

CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Golden, White, Red Druzy Crystal Geode Natural Specimen This beautiful geode is small, but mighty in sparkle. It measures approximately 3 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches. W...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Agate, Other

Pressed Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in Old Window Frame Italian Dated 1913
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pressed Italian Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in an Old Window Frame with great old paint. We were fortunate enough to purchase two old window frames that probably some very clever i...
Category

Italian Country Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Opaque Rock Crystal Quartz Sphere Ball on Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Natural Opaque Rock Crystal Healing Sphere on Brass Stand. Heavy ball weighs approximately 22 pounds and is 24 inches in circumference. Sphere with stand is 14.4 inches in heig...
Category

American Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor Bring a unique art piece to your space by hanging up this incredibly preserved taxidermied ram. The ram's legs also ...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone, Animal Skin

Nature’s Sculpture / Japanese Old Object / Display stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This slab of ancient Japanese solid wood was cut from a single, enormous tree that grew over many years. The powerful, intricately undulating grain, the intricate overlapping of tre...
Category

Japanese Showa 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dim...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

One of a Kind Seashell and Citrine And Quartz Crystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful spider sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base. Artistically embedded with citrine and Quartz crystal pieces that make a beautiful object of art for displa...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Vintage Boho Quartz Flat Cluster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage boho quartz flat cluster from Arkansas featuring naturally formed crystal points with bright clarity and raw texture. The low, spread formation makes it ideal for tabletop or...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Modernist Monumental Faceted Hand Carved Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of monumental modernist hand carved rock crystal obelisks were realized in Brazil- renowned for its glorious abundance of precious and semi-precious stones- during...
Category

Brazilian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5" W x 3.5" D x 3.25" H. #4843
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

White Sea Coral Specimen on Acrylic Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1647 White natural finger coral specimen on an acrylic base
Category

Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Stylized Iceberg Sculpture / Paperweight 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...
Category

French 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora calif...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Midcentury Anzengruber Ceramic Christmas Tree with Silent Night Playpiece
Located in Vienna, AT
This Amazing and rara Austrian Midcentury Christmas tree was designed by Leopold Anzengruber 1948 and was manufactured by Anzengruber Kerami...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture Of Two Dolphins
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful bronze sculpture featuring two dolphins This is a, likely once the was centerpiece of a fountain. The dolphins are depicted in a dynamic pose, their forms gracefully intert...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Category

European Victorian Antique 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s A Malachite egg standing on a Malachite bowl, with exactly the size that the egg fits in the bowl and can be used as stand. Has some f...
Category

Congolese 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes. The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples. The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...
Category

Unknown 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Unusual Unique Set Natural Rock Animal Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Discovered and collected in America's southwest comes this fascinating collection of seven (7) naturally formed sandstone concretions in the likenesses of animals. Natural earth c...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Sandstone

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