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Item Ships From: Illinois
Sawtooth fish bill
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a fish bill from a predatory fish which is characterized by the long rostrum or bill With teeth on each side
Category

Early 20th Century Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Muslin, Teeth

Set of (9) Pressed Italian Botanicals Beautifully Mounted in Old Antique Window
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Set of (9) Pressed Italian Botanicals Beautifully Mounted in an Old Antique Window Frame with great old black paint. We were fortunate to be able to purchase a pair of these old win...
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1960s Vintage Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Pressed Botanicals Grouping of (24) More Available 125-Years Old French
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Pressed Botanicals, Grouping of (24) many more still available. The pressed botanical are roughly 125-Years Old and were found in an old French Monastery School that opened i...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material, Paper

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
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Early 20th Century North American Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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...
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1960s Italian Country Vintage Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
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Early 20th Century American Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone, Animal Skin

RIGHT PROPER Designed Tole Olive Topiary
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted by RIGHT PROPER artisans in small batches, this tole olive topiary is inspired by famed garden enthusiast Bunny Mellon and her passion for topiary cultivation. Made from...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Country Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Small Travertine Cube Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Travertine

20th Century North American Caribou Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Every cottage needs one of these! A 20th century North American caribou mount with a wonderful expression and a larger-than-life presence.
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20th Century American Country Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
Located in Skokie, IL
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...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Chinese Meditation Dream Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

Bloodroot, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Bloodroot start to bloom before the foliage unfolds in early spring common in the upper Midwest of the United States. After blooming, the leaves unfurl to their full size as seen in ...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

"Eclipse" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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. With its round...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

"Chasm" Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled rootwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic root form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks, or gongshi, ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Chinese "Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

"Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Shewen Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Steel

"Dragon Cloud" Chinese Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Petite Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Xl Coral on Asian stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Pacific Elkhorn coral specimen on a black Asian stand.
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Early 20th Century North American Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
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Small Selenite Specimen Mounted on Acrylic Block
Located in Winnetka, IL
A compact, naturally textured selenite specimen mounted on a clear acrylic block for presentation. The stone features layered, fibrous formations with a subtle shimmer, ranging in ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hosta Leaf, Small Scale Cast Bronze Botanical Sculpture with Subtle Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze sculpture is a maquette for a large scale sculpture at the Olbrich Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Made with the ancient lost wax method, a process dating back to th...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Pair Enameled Metal Black Ant Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Enameled Metal Black Ant Sculptures. Measure 12.5" long, 9" wide, 10" tall
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Chinese Dahua Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Danma Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipe, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually sinuous length of bamboo is known as "Buddha belly bamboo," named for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese mon...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Danma Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Mounted Chinese Meditation Puddingstone
Located in Chicago, IL
Puddingstone is named for its unique composite nature, a suspension of multicolored pebbles that resemble raisins in a pudding. Historically, the unusual stone was favored by scholar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Steel

Shewen Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the grandeur of nature and inspiring creative thought. Meditation stones off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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. This sculptura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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. This sculptura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Shewen Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Zhenzhu Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural zhenzhu stone, also known as a pearl stone, is hundreds of millions of years old and was foraged from the Zhejiang area of China. Artisans sculpted the natural form i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Chinese Zhenzhu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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. This sculptura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue The Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue is a stunning piece of art that embodies the elegance and simplicity of mid-century design...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Vintage Sculpted Resin Scrolled Acanthus Leaf Sculpture On A Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Sculpted Resin Scrolled Acanthus Leaf Sculpture on a Metal Stand Bring the allure of cathedral and ancient places of worship into your space with this stone resin sculpted a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Cast Stone

Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
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. This sculptura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Illinois Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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