Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Impressive organic teak wood root shaped into a sphere sculpture. This large heavy natural teak root sculpture sphere has been hand-carved from reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere to create this perfect beauty sculpture. The inner root has been left to its natural beautiful state, while the outer section has been polished to produce a visually stunning contrast. By leaving the live edge it gives the inner surface of the ball a unique organic shape and preserves its natural beauty. This is a great piece of hand carved teak wood ball...

Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...

This vintage boho extra-large ammonite showcases stunning natural spiral patterns and earthy tones, polished to highlight its intricate fossilized details. A striking statement piece...

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...

This vintage extra large clear quartz single point is a striking natural specimen, prized for its impressive size, clarity, and sculptural presence. Featuring a well-defined terminat...

Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...

An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk. Measurements: Height: 20" Diameter (base): 7"

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...

Vintage artisan made treasure cost chest decorated with natural sea shells and corals. Great coastal decor.

This lovely pair of curved horn and mirror base cube sculptures are from the 80's. The gradients of colors of the horn range from tan to off white to gray and slate gray and etc. The...

Impressive, statuesque driftwood sculpture mounted to a black painted wooden base (ca. 1970s, USA). Select crevices in the wood have been painted gold, adding a luxurious element to ...

These exceptional sculptural pieces capture the irreverent charm of 1970s Pop Art and whimsical design, utilizing durable molded fiberglass for a grand, monumental scale. The bold, h...

Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of blue grayish colo...

These handcrafted mushroom sculptures embody the wabi-sabi aesthetic, celebrating imperfection, balance, and the quiet beauty of natural forms. Each piece features textured stems and...

Absolutely beautiful and rare Axis Deer / Chital Spotted Deer Taxidermy Shoulder Mount. Native to India, but imported to Texas in the 1930's. This piece...

This vintage boho Lapis Lazuli slab features deep celestial blue tones with natural flecks of gold pyrite and subtle white veining. One-of-a-kind in size and quality, it radiates ele...

This vintage boho rhodochrosite raw chunk showcases rich pink and rose hues with natural banding and crystal formations. Hand-selected for its size and quality, it’s a one-of-a-kind ...

This vintage boho sculpture features a hand-carved malachite King Tut, showcasing rich green bands and natural stone patterns. Perfect for eclectic or global décor, it combines artis...

A beautiful pair of organic sculptural clam shells on Lucite stands, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition and measures 9.5"W x 3"D ...

A one-of-a-kind vintage boho tiger’s eye skull, remarkable for its size and exceptional quality. Hand-carved to highlight the stone’s shimmering golden-brown chatoyancy and natural b...

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Vanadinite and native copper crystals, mounted over carved lacquered wooden base, brown color. Italy, circa 1880.

A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal decorators dream.

A fabulous vintage Boho sculpture. A chic monumental piece of driftwood mounted on a steel plinth. A real showstopper. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A stunning pair of neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble pink & cream obelisks Late 20th Century Measures: Large: 2.88"W x 2.88"D x 9.75"H. Small: 2.88"W x 2.88"D x 7.75"H. ...

A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble yellow, gray, and black obelisk Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 5.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.

Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...

A stunning patinated bronze sculpture of an orchid by renowned artist William Jauquet, created in 1988. This exquisite piece is signed and numbered discreetly on the verso of one of ...

197s Large sawthooth sculpture monted on brass and chromed steel base.

Italy, a country that produces great wines and an ancient agricultural tradition, could not fail to dedicate its art also to create prestigious objects concerning this excellence for...

Rectangular red marble pedestal with recessed base. Two available, sold separately.

Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.

A highly collectible and sculptural "Venus" vase designed by the celebrated German artist Uta Feyl for Rosenthal's progressive "studio-linie" (Studio Line) circa the 1970s. This str...

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...

1970s brass-plated mirror with butterfly and flower sculpture . Signed Nober Roosnr.

I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But thi...

Huge and Heavy Classic Riven Travertine Centerpiece or Objects of Art attributed to Fratelli Manelli for Raymor are a versatile element with particular design, different from any oth...

A beautiful 1970’s carved wood lion sculpture in the manner of Evelyn Ackerman. It’s not marked. But beautifully carved, possibly pine. Measurements: 26” wide, 7” deep and 10.5” high.

Elevate your decor with a playful twist on scale and form through this monumental vintage ceramic pear. Finished in a soft matte glaze that transitions from golden yellow to a warm b...

Natural sea shells set of 14 different sea shells as Christmas Ornaments. Great natural decor for Holidays.

Rare and important specimen of white coral mounted on a brass base. Width: 70 cm (27.56 inches) Height: 45 cm (17.7 inches) Depth: 172 cm (6.5 inches)

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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...

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...

This spectacular pair of obelisks is constructed of rhodonite, a natural stone from the word rhodon, which means ‘rose’ in Greek. Like a field of flowers in full bloom and the color ...

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

Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as fountains or possibly concrete sinks. Dimensions ...

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

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

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...

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Vintage boho large clear quartz point cluster featuring multiple natural crystal points with beautiful clarity and organic formation. The piece catches and reflects light from every ...

This vintage monumental Jacaré smokey quartz showcases a stunning, textured “alligator-skin” surface and rich, smoky brown hues. Exceptional in size and natural formation, it’s a one...

This vintage boho double-headed quartz point features natural clarity with pointed terminations on both ends, highlighting the stone’s energetic and aesthetic beauty. Perfect for med...

A freestanding sculpture over six feet in height in the style of Curtis Jere from the 1970s. An interesting marsh vignette of copper and brass seagrass with cast bronze cattails and ...

Striking sculptural douglas fir live edge bookends (circa 1970s USA). Solid 'blocks' of stained douglas fir have been sculpted into trapezoidal forms and finished to reveal soft, pol...

Large skull sculpture by the Spanish Artist Gabriel Made with Rubber Strips, circa 1990, Spain Very good vintage condition. Gabriel Sanz Romero was born in 1954 in Barcelona. He ...

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Aleksander Detkos, born in 1939 in Gorlice, is a Polish sculptor. Fascinating piece made by Detkos in 1990. It depicts the quince fruit which itself is about as hard as this bronz...