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Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure.
Depicting a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 9.26 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in
English Shell Grotto House
Located in London, GB
An English shell grotto modelled on a cottage, with doors and a glazed window with mirror interior
Category
Vintage 1930s English More Folk Art
Materials
Shell
WWII Trench Art Artillery Shell Bullet Coin Ashtray
Located in Forney, TX
, this interesting munitions folk art work consists of elements from different countries involved in the
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Table Lamp Handmade With Natural Shells, Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original,
Spectacular lamp made with shells and shells
Antique Artisan
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Shell
H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 10.44 in
Canvas Relief with an 18th Century Italian Gilded Molding, Shells, and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with "angel wing" shells and baroque pearls and mounted on
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early Work of Sylvia Hommert LA, Untitled Painting
By Sylvia Hommert 1
Located in New York, NY
Early work of Sylvia Hommert 2002 LA #501 untitled painting. Oil, beeswax, paua shell, and resin on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Resin
Leaf Shell, Bowl, Wall Object, Solid Wood, Handcrafted
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
, like all his organic furniture and objects, originally worked out with folds and deformations. The
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet
By Christine Viennet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica platter arums, frogs, shells signed Christine Viennet circa 2000.
Christine Viennet
Category
Early 2000s French Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 15 in
Still Life in Wire Basket, Basket Filled with Sea Shells & Architectural Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
Butler Institute of American Art. Helen's work is in the collections of Columbia University and the
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
H 24 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Sea Shells & Water Bottle on Lacquer Tray, Oil on Panel, Still Life Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Academy Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art. Helen's work is in the collections of Columbia
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
Art Nouveau Shell Pattern Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Chicago, US
became an art potter. Delaherche had exhibited his work at the Union Centrale des Arts Decoratifs in
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Located in Forney, TX
Antique English Trench Art mixed metal miniature howitzer - signal style table cannon. Hand-crafted
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Small Oval Mirror with Shell Encrusted Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small shell encrusted frame - a vintage and folk art piece with a red felt back. The piece is
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror
1940s Art Deco Brass and Shell Shaped Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three Art Deco wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in 1940 sold one by one. Glasses are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
, most conservative of traditional Japanese art forms".
His work was exhibited in US such as Honolulu
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beaten, like a delicate abstract work of art.
In addition, the charm of this item reminds us of the
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
"Greek with Shell, " Fabulous Panel with Half-Nude Figure by Art Deco Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Paul Mergier, one of France's great metalworkers and enamelists in the Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
Susan Lucas Four Seasons Hanging Acrylic Painted Tree Art Sculpture Violin
Located in Dayton, OH
looking soft shell case.
“Susan Lucas is a professional artist, known for paintings with a contemporary
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Decorative Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 23.5 in W 3 in D 8.5 in
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
opulent 4" diameter, secures the strands. This buckle is a work of art in itself with intricate pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Surf - Still Life with Shrimp, a Glass Still Life Art Work by Elliot Walker
By Elliot Walker
Located in London, GB
detail, the piece incorporates goblet filled with crushed ice, three prawns and a sea shell. The artwork
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini
By Pillinini
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of small walnut tables with Boulle-work tops by Pillinini, each with a circular top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Hand-Crafted 17.5" Mixed Shell Mosaic Parrot: A Coastal Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted, hand-made Mixed Shell Mosaic Parrot, standing tall at an impressive 17.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
Still Life with Nike and Sailboat, Objet d'Art, Gold Leaf and Oil on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
Butler Institute of American Art. Helen's work is in the collections of Columbia University and the
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Coffee Table in Shagreen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Shell Dining Table Set with Two Sculptural Chairs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
beautiful hand craved details on the bronze-patina base demonstrate the incredible artisan work of Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Dining Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
beautiful hand craved details on the bronze-patina base demonstrate the incredible artisan work of Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 43.31 in
1970s Art Deco Style Vintage Shell Sconces in Gold & White Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oversized, ribbed sea shell-shaped wall lights in a high quality warm blown Pearl Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Grand Tour Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dayak Tribal Beaded Decorated Baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia
Located in London, GB
beautifully made with wood base decorated with bead work cloth and clam shell decoration.
Dayak People
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Shell, Wood, Beads
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. This piece includes intricate inlay work of coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.17 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. This piece includes intricate inlay work of cream shagreen, brown pen shell and bronze patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Shagreen Tray with Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lunar dark tray in medium, demonstrates the beautiful signature Augousti inlay work and design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Shagreen Coffee Table with Shell and Bronze Patina Brass Accents by Kifu, Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Italian Napoleon III Style Pen Shell Pietra Dura Marble Salon Center Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
putti holding a spear over a Dolphin. A true work of art that will make a statement in any space
Category
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Stone
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 37 in
Marie Christophe Clam Shell
Located in New York, NY
If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wire
ALFREDO BARBINI - Triton-Shaped Sea Shell
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An undulating Italian midcentury clear and salmon colored triton-shaped art glass sea shell with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Nesting Side Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
size inlaid in black shell, and the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 13.75 in D 23.5 in
Metropolis 3-Top Coffee Table in Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner and Johann Lotz Witwe
By Gustave Gurschner, Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Chicago, US
medals and was quite well known for his Art Nouveau bronze and glass lamps. Examples of his work are
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Wire, Brass
H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
The Work of Rex Whistler (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
action during the second world war. During his short twenty year career he encompassed all areas of art
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a wedding necklace by the Masai community of Kenya.
It is simply a work of Art, made from the finest
Category
Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
for the technique or work of inlaying thin layers of pearl shells.
Fine quality.
Lifetime guarantee
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Shell Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Shell coffee table by Grzegorz Majka, 2021
Dimensions: 45.67 x 39.37 x 17.72 in
Materials
Category
2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Japanese Shunga Teahouse Diorama
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Shunga in a tea house. Extremely rare masterpiece in the category Shunga (erotic art) The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Rare, Mammoth Fetish Bowl by Marvelita Phillips, One of Only Four Ever Made
By Marvelita Phillips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fetish Bowl
1998
Marvelita Phillips ( 1949 - )
Ceramic pot, pine tar, turquoise, azurite, shells
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Verner Panton Fun 1 STM Shell Floor Lamp with Frame Aluminum Lighting, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Roma, IT
concepts. In 1958, he shocked audiences and critics with work presented as part of the Applied Art show at
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, representing a collectible work of art handcrafted in India. Constructed from solid brass, the nut slicer or
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885
Located in Nantucket, MA
hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with inverted bow
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wool
H 21 in W 19.38 in D 1.25 in
Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Cabinet Credenza by Henredon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Henredon, this credenza is not just a functional storage piece but a stunning work of art.
Minor wear
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Béatrice Serre, Le Champ Des Possibles
By Béatrice Serre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, dichroic glass, natural barks.
About the Artist :
Through her work as a mosaicist, Béatrice Serre
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Art
Materials
Pyrite
French Encrusted Shell Grotto Side Table by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, 1940
By Serge Roche, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
also a timeless and beautiful work of art. One of the pieces in the set of 4 sconces, a mirror and this
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rock Crystal, Limestone, Marble, Wire
Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Sea Shell Print, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Shell Print"
Description: This antique shell print
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Pierre Paulin Life and Work Book by Nadine Descendre
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin
Life and Work
By: Nadine Descendre
Photography by Benjamin Chelly
The French avant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Emilio Amero Original Lithograph, 1950, Woman with Shell
By Emilio Amero
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Escuchando La Concha (Woman with Shell). Edition size is 15 of 125.
Signed in pencil lower left. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
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