About Extraordinary Objects

The Extraordinary Objects collection presents an abundant display of unique pieces from over the centuries and across the globe. From contemporary art and sculpture to natural history and antiquities, we celebrate all things extraordinary.

Above: Cut and polished Ammonites from Madagascar. Circa 150 million years old. You can read all about these extraordinary ammonites here.

Above: Cut and polished Ammonites from Madagascar. Circa 150 million years old. You can read all about these extraordinary ammonites here.

There is no specific genre that defines our collection. Each item is chosen for it’s aesthetic and story and reveals a rare glimpse of life on earth, from the ancient to the present-day.

Above: Crinoid, or ‘Sea Lilly’ from Japan. Circa 250 million years old. Crinoids are not plants, but one of the earth’s earliest living animals.

Above: Crinoid, or ‘Sea Lilly’ from Japan. Circa 250 million years old. Crinoids are not plants, but one of the earth’s earliest living animals.

Extraordinary Objects celebrates curiosity and adventure. What we collect is an expression of our personality. Our tastes tell our own story. What do you want your story to be?

Above: The tooth of a Megalodon shark, the largest creature that has ever existed on earth. Sourced off the coast of North Carolina and circa 25 million years old.

Above: The tooth of a Megalodon shark, the largest creature that has ever existed on earth. Sourced off the coast of North Carolina and circa 25 million years old.

Extraordinary Objects founder Carla Nizzola has over a decade's experience in the art world. An artist herself, Carla also managed one of the UK's leading contemporary galleries for seven years, before deciding to follow her passion for curation.

Above: A rare Mosasaur skull with a bespoke display stand rests on an antique hand-painted chest from Morocco. British Contemporary artist David Shrigley’s original painting ‘Good’ hangs in the background.

Above: A rare Mosasaur skull with a bespoke display stand rests on an antique hand-painted chest from Morocco. British Contemporary artist David Shrigley’s original painting ‘Good’ hangs in the background.

Extraordinary Objects was born out of Carla's life-long passion for collecting not only art, but also natural history, antiques and curiosities. Fossils, antiquities, and minerals have always been displayed alongside contemporary artworks in her home, giving an equal appreciation to every piece, and showing how works from different genres can compliment and elevate each other. Extraordinary Objects is an extension of Carla's personal collection, and the objects offered have been sourced from relationships she's built over many years as a collector.

Above: Ancient Greek Vase, Circa 1st Century AD

Above: Ancient Greek Vase, Circa 1st Century AD

If you're interested in any pieces from the Extraordinary Objects collection please do get in touch with us. If there is anything that has sold that catches your eye, you are looking for something specific, or if you have an extraordinary object to sell we are here to help you tell your story.

Carla Nizzola