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Natural Specimens For Sale
Mid Century Modern Figural Leather Wrapped Sculpture Attr to Daphne Du Barry
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 44 1/2in W: 13in D: 11in
This vintage leather wrapped sculpture of a woman by Daphne Du Barry is made of the highest quality! Daphne du Barry is a Dutch sculptor who ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcite Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Sculptural Rose Amethyst Geode Slab with Pink and Red Amethyst, Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Sculptural Formation
▫️ Description
A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice showcases rare characteristics accentu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Very Large Custom Mounted Octopus Coral (Galaxea fascicularis)
Located in New York, NY
Very Large Custom Mounted Octopus Coral.
This stunning piece features a very large specimen of Octopus Coral (Galaxea fascicularis), a captivating species of colonial stony coral b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Rare Sparkly Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geodes, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite
▫️ Description
A pair of natural Agate Geodes, each with rare characteristics, form truly natural artwor...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Unique Blue Lace Agate Geode with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Rare Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geode, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite
▫️ Description
A natural Agate Geode with rare characteristics forms a truly natural artwork. Blue and wh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Rare Blue Lace Agate Geode with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geode, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite
▫️ Description
A natural Agate Geode with rare characteristics forms a truly natural artwork. Blue and wh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Unusual Black Amethyst Druze Formation on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
An exquisite black amethyst druze cluster with polished stalactite. Rare and notoriously difficult to find, this stunning and unique black amethyst druz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Collection of Museum Mineral Specimens in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the set includes 30 European minerals includin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Natural Uruguayan Amethyst Crystal Cluster with Calcite, Cut Base, Hand Sculpted
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Stunning Uruguayan Amethyst Cluster with Calcite
▫️ Description
An Amethyst cluster showcases a beautiful formation of geometrical Calcite, accompanied by a luxurious lavender shad...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Petite Chinese Greenery Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by green and gray currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Quartz, Colombia
Located in New York, NY
QUARTZ
Peña Blanca Mine, San Pablo de Borbur, Western Boyacá Prov., Boyacá Dept., Colombia
14 cm tall x 20 cm wide
The Pena Blanca Mine is typically known for emerald crystals. In addition to emeralds it...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Small Pink Amethyst Geode Slab, a Gift from Nature, Accent or Table Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Pink Amethyst Geode Slab
▫️ Description
A small and beautiful Pink Amethyst, this specimen features Pink and Red Amethyst Druzy that shimmers with light and is surrounded by ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Stibnite with Barite & Quartz, China
Located in New York, NY
STIBNITE WITH BARITE & QUARTZ
Xikuangshan antimony deposit, Lengshuijiang Co., Loudi, Hunan, China
23 cm tall x 28 cm wide
The largest and most important stibnite specimens have his...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth.
Ex. private British collection, this group contains ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL
Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12 cm tall x 12 cm wide
This Alpine region is most well known...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
C2 Rainoldi over 37 inch Beech Wood Pinocchio 1980s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Once upon a time, Master Geppetto created a beautiful little boy from a log of wood. The little boy suddenly came to life and was named Pinocchio. Pinocchio is basically a good littl...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood, Beech
Collection of Natural History Specimens in Antique Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Collection of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil
Located in New York, NY
TOURMALINE
Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter
Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland
28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide
In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Swiss Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Pair of Seafans Mounted on a 19th Century Italian Gilt and Painted Bases
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of striking red seafans, elegantly mounted on bases from 19th-century Italy. The bases are exquisitely crafted, featuring ornate gilt detailing and hand-painted finish...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Small Pink Amethyst Geode Slab, a Gift from Nature, Accent, Table Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
▫️ Description
A small and beautiful Pink Amethyst, this specimen features Pink and Red Amethyst Druzy that shimmers with light and is surrounded by pink quartz mixed with red tones...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Wulfenite- China
Located in New York, NY
This delicate and arresting display of wulfenite out of China appears almost floral with burnt orange to yellow rosebud-like arrangements on a rocky matrix. An eye-popping acquisitio...
Category
2010s Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...
Category
2010s Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Porcelain Tusk
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk.
Measurements:
Height: 20"
Diameter (base): 7"
Category
1970s Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
Premium Small Citrine Cluster with Stalactite Flower, with Rare Calcite & Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Citrine Cluster with Stalactite Flower and Calcite, The Perfect November Crystal
▫️ Description
A Small Premium Citrine Cluster brings world-class color, a rare stalactite f...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Premium Cut-Base Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Druzy, a Handmade Accent Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Citrine Cluster with Galaxy Druzy, The Perfect Energetic Accent Crystal
▫️ Description
A Small Premium Citrine Cluster brings world-class color, a rare Galaxy Druzy covering ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Watermelon Tourmaline on Lepidolite
Located in New York, NY
Paprok Nuristan, Afghanistan
This stunning specimen features two large, fully terminated watermelon tourmaline crystals showcasing nearl...
Category
2010s Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Tourmaline
Green Apophyllite with Stilbite // Ver. 1
Located in New York, NY
Punna, India
Stunning double-terminated Green Apophyllite crystals combined throughout with a wet luster peach Stilbite. All fully terminated and damage free, this remarkable Indian...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Citrine Heart with Sparkling Golden Orange Citrine, Handmade Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large Citrine Heart with Shiny Golden Orange Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
Hand-carved from a single Citrine cluster, this Golden Orange Citrine Heart showcases wonderful aesthetics...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Masonic Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957
Located in Den Haag, NL
Masonic Brothers/Statesmen Goebel Figurines George Washington, Ben Franklin 1957 ,
very good condition. signed .
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Marble Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A square marble plinth element, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Marble colors include white, pink, and shades of grey and black. Use for sculpture, a plant, a cocktail,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.) - Custom Mounted Display
Located in New York, NY
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine cephalopods, resembling the modern nautilus. These fascinating creatures had a soft body with tentacles that emerged from a hollow, chambered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Brahin Pallasite Meteorite Slice // 12-3/4" Wide
Located in New York, NY
This rare pallasite meteorite was found in 1810 in Belarus. This slice features beautiful orange and green olivine crystals - the mineral form of peridot - suspended in a nickel iron...
Category
2010s Belarusian Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Dioptase with Calcite // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This lush, lustrous bed of fully formed, fully terminated, moderately sized dioptase crystals with a deep emerald color is accented by large, beautifully gemmy golden calcite crystal...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Namibian Red Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Orange River, Namibia
This sizable red quartz cluster owes its rare fire red coloring to hematite inclusions which are covered with clear translucent quartz. There are multiple hema...
Category
2010s Namibian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Scolecite on Stilbite // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This true museum quality specimen from Pune, India features multiple impressive, fully intact, prismatic sprays of scolecite - many near 360 degrees - on waxy, pale stilbite with hin...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual a...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual a...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Natural Purple Amethyst Geode with Flower, Perfect as An Accent Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All Natural, Small Amethyst Geode with Rare Amethyst Druzy and Flower
▫️ Description
This small Amethyst Geode is a natural masterpiece, showcasing a stunning formation, rarely see...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Rare Small Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Small Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy
▫️ Description
Though small in size, this magnificent Citrine specimen presents a stunning formation and rarity. Topped with Yellow Galaxy Druzy. Its distinctive combination of features makes it a prime candidate for a premier spot in your collection or a special accent in your decor.
The two main highlights of this citrine are the deep yellow druzy and the overall cluster formation. The druzy in this specimen possesses a sparkly quality due to its microscopic size, giving a shiny luster effect on the specimen.
The Citrine Stalactites...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is...
Category
1990s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Majestic & Lifelike Antique Alabaster Bald Eagle Sculpture w. Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-carved eagle on a rock sculpture.
Most people are not capable of drawing a picture of an eagle, but this artist has sculpted a majestic and lifelike eagle out of a single rock of alabaster. That, to us, is amazing and it takes a truly gifted artisan. This beautifully hand carved eagle has exactly the strong and streamlined frame, the sharp eyes and the strong claws that this born predator needs in order to survive and prosper. This born hunter is a joy to watch. We date this marvelous eagle to around 1890-1900 and this life-like and very alert eagle is in excellent condition. The sculptor could not have picked a better rock of alabaster, because the many lines in this striking mineral stone are like the many small feathers that together make the 'fur' and wings of this majestic eagle. This alert eagle clearly just heard or saw something happening on the right of him, because his senses are clearly heightened and he looks ready to take off any second. Not only is this one of the most realistic eagle sculptures, it also has the best polished surface we have ever seen. From the tiny holes that you can see in the base (in image 14) it is clear that there would have been an antique brass...
Category
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture On Travertine Base, Italy, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian hand carved wood sculpture on travertine base.
Smooth finish.
Base measures 6" x 6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 7"W x 6.5"D x 5"H. #3593
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
Category
18th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Septarian Dragon Egg Geode Bookends - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Large bookends made from a sectarian geode, also known as "dragon egg" or "dragon stone".
The polished face is 7 inches tall by 5 ½ inches and the depth is just under 5 inches.
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Uruguayan Amethyst Geode with Rare Calcite and Sparkly Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Uruguayan Amethyst Geode Masterpiece: A Rarely Seen Fusion of Perfect Calcite with Sparkly Purple Amethyst Druzy
▫️ Description
Renowned worldwide for their exceptional beauty, U...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Floral Inspired Judaica Silver Spice Holder / Besamim, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Cast in the form of a flowering vine, the embossed silver flower-head radiating out from a pierced centre, attached to a naturalistically inspired leafy stem.
The reverse having a c...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Scolecite and Stilbite
Located in New York, NY
A more recent find out of the mine in Puna, India from 2016, the scolecite wraps nearly three sixty degrees around a peach-colored stilbite matrix. A delicate fiber optic explosion t...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
20th Century French Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Bring a whimsical flair to your garden or patio with this charming 20th Century French concrete sculpture, depicting a duo of rustic mushroom...
Category
20th Century French Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.