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Period: Mid-20th Century
Italian Artpiece Table Sculpture Flowers Encased in Cast Resin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1695 Custom made table sculpture flowers encased in cast epoxy resin
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Italian Marble Obelisk PInk White
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian pink and white marble Obelisk, in the modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is predominantly pink and wh...
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Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

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Marble

Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice a public academy of art in Venice.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

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Wood

Italian Wood Sculpture
Italian Wood Sculpture
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Alan Wallwork Vessel Vase Pottery Sculpture TOTEM White Brown Terracotta
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Alan Wallwork (1931-): Organic landscape sculptural vessel, 1960-1965 Exhibiting the articulated, inventive, organic qualities & tactility of Wallwork’s early oeuvre for which he is best known - This sculptural landscape vessel has been handmade by coiling, slabbing and shaping the clay. The totemic form and pitted and pierced surfaces draw on the abstract landscape and tactility of elements in nature. matte glazes and oxides have been skillfully used to enhance the rich textures of the surfaces and the organic aesthetic. - Wallwork is one of the great individualists in British pottery, developing an archetypal language that echoed some of the wider artistic obsessions of that period, what the art critic Herbert Read called the “postwar ferment” of sculptural activity. - This piece was made during 1960-1965, the time that Wallwork was sharing a studio in Greenwich with Bernard Rooke and comes from a private collection along with a waterscape vase by Rooke and a bottle by Robert Fournier...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Pottery

Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions: 2...
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Victorian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

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Resin, Lucite

Blue and Yellow Fluorite From Germany
Located in New York, NY
Beihilfe Mine, Halsbrücke, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany This specimen comes from the worldfamous find in the so called "Blaue Druse" (blue cavern) in the year 1964...
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Regency Tole Metal Flower Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorn your walls with this enchanting vintage tole metal flower ring, a piece that beautifully embodies the whimsical elegance of Hollywood Regency design. Crafted with exquisite det...
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American Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill
Located in København K, 84
This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...
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Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold Leaf

102lb Honeycomb Calcite Amber Onyx Rock Stone Crystal Formation Drilled Holes
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive 102 pound Honeycomb calcite crystal or stone. Features ten drilled holes. The stone is transparent and translucent, offering a luminous glow when accentuated by...
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Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian tribal art gourd sculpture with stained finish and hot needle point artistry, 1960s.
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Sculpture with Bird and Cactus
Located in Toronto, ON
A unique bronze and amethyst sculpture in a truly Brutalist / organic style treatment with a fine, raw surface patina. Bird, textured brush and cactus motifs are abstracted in cast b...
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

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Amethyst, Bronze

Mid Century Electric Blue Hand Blown Murano Glass Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning electric blue Murano glass flower sculpture, with gold leaf incorporated into the glass and rich blue tone. Beautifully crafted by hand in Italy.
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Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Biomorphic Pottery Coral Reef
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly unique and sophisticated pottery sculpture of a sweeping coral reef. Brown glazed pottery with striking organic visual appeal. Two mirrors inset in the reef to depict reservoi...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Wood Brown Chair Decorative Sculpture Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist copper dandelion sculpture from the 1960’s by John Steck. Part of “Desert Flowers” series, constructed of torch cut copper with a beautiful patina on a natural stone base...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Copper

Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios
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...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Japanese inspired 4 natural Object sculptures nautiucal and forest material.
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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, ...
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Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood, Driftwood, Pine

Sculptural Burlwood Decorative Sphere
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural vintage burlwood decorative sphere, 1970's, American craftsman made.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Persimmons - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of two vintage Italian majolica persimmons is a delightful example of the trompe l’oeil tradition in European ceramic art. Expertly handcrafted in Italy, these dec...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Turnip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Italian majolica turnip is a masterclass in trompe l’oeil ceramic artistry, designed to capture the organic beauty of a garden-fresh harvest. Hand-painted with...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Large Natural Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A large, striking burl wood natural sculpture. Showcasing natures raw and natural beauty with intricate swirls, knots and textures it invites closer inspection. Mounted on a minimali...
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English Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

American Petried Wood Table Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern style petrified wood slice sculpture mounted on a black metal base
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Oak Mushroom Statues, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful and unique pair of vintage hand carved natural oak mushroom statues. These would be perfect for a country house, indoors or outdoors! They ...
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American Rustic Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Oak

1950s Midcentury Design English Anatomical Models University
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two amazing anatomical models university, circa 1950s. Measurements from left: height 30 cm, 23 cm.
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Iron Sculpture with Amethyst Stone
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian sculpture. Measurements: Height:47" Width: 24" Depth: 20" Base: 11" x 17".  
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures
By Maria Jarreau Heller
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped sculptures in Abstract Organic form. Various shapes, sizes and textures. Some pieces show ...
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American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category

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

Materials

Shell

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

American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Anatomical 1930 s Mounted Eel Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Anatomical Deco period model sculpture of an eel. Mounted on original base that allows the sculpture to swivel.
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Tall French Midcentury Cattail Sculpture Mounted on a Black Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household Pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Organic Natural Form Cypress Knuckle Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Vintage coastal cypress knuckle sculpture. Large and free standing . Naturally formed growth of Cypress wood . Works as a organic sculpture or green house element .
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American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Cypress

Italian Glazed Terracotta Baby Leopard Figure
Located in Miami, FL
1920, Italian glazed terracotta baby leopard figure.
Category

Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture of a Banana Plant, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden sculpture of a banana plant, 1950s Sculpture of a banana plant in carved wood with interlocking leaves. Hand crafted an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Small Murano Glass Sweet Pepper Fruit of A Canne Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Murano Glass Sweet Pepper Fruit of 'A Canne' Glass A nice Murano parika fruit made of multicoloured a canne glass. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fa...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sevres Pair of Pigeons Vinsare
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres pair of pigeons (Vinsare) origin France Art Deco period in perfect condition circa 1930.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching ma...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Us...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Decorative Root Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Decorative root sculpture, Italy 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Metal

Lenci Italian Ceramic Design Helen Scavini Konig
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lenci, Italian ceramic Design: Helen Scavini Konig Ragazza di Harrar, 1936 Size: 54 cm in 21.7 Very good condition.
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Albanian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Porcelain

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

Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Topiary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage Italian glazed ceramic lemon topiary, bursting with vibrant color and lifelike detail. A delightful accent that adds a touch of ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of European Midcentury Horns Mounted on Silver and Black Stepped Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of European midcentury horns mounted on stepped bases. Capturing our attention with their great presence, each of this pair of horns is mounted on a stepped base showcasing si...
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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Unusual Wooden Sculpture with Iron Stand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The sculpture is unique in its handmade quality and form.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Vintage Grand Tour Painted Concrete Hercules Pedestal- a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage concrete Hercules statues. They are great alone or add a stone top for the chicest garden console ever. Acquired from a Palm ...
Category

North American Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Concrete

1950s Organic Sculpture in Olive Wood Root
Located in Marbella, ES
An impressive, organic piece carved from 20th-century walnut burr, it stands out for its spectacular natural texture and powerful sculptural presence. The wood retains its sinuous sh...
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Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Biomorphic Black Stone Sculpture on Stainless Steel Custom Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and gorgeous biomorphic shaped polished stone is an organic modern sculpture. It is different from all angles and rests on a custom triangle shaped stainless steel sta...
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Zanzibari Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Large Skohg River Stone Sterling Overlay Flower Paperweight Sweden Gustavsberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a largest Skohg stone with have ever had, its wonderful! 4.75 x 4 x 1.63 in 1 lb 9 oz
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

1960s Driftwood Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s driftwood sculpture.
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Organic Modern Hand Carved Stone Egg Sculptural Set with Brass and Lucite Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic modern hand carved stone egg sculptural set with brass and Lucite bases. Gorgeous three egg set, veined to perfection by Mother Nature and hand-burnished by midcentury artisa...
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Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Sculpture of Bronze Grape Cluster
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large sculpture of bronze grape cluster.
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Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Fennel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian majolica fennel bulb is an exquisite piece of trompe l’oeil ceramic art, expertly handcrafted to replicate the organic form of the garden vegetable. The sculptur...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s A vintage hand-painted anatomical model depicting the structure of human skin with hair roots. The model is...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin, Wood

Eberhard Bank, Obsidian Sculpture / Carving of Mice on Calcite, Idar-Oberstein
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.
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German Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Pair of French Midcentury Palm Tree Sculptures in Black Tapering Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage painted tôle palm tree sculptures from the mid 20th century, with tapered pot and lion ring pulls. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of foliage sculptures depicts a palm tree planted...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Tôle