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Antique Sea Shell Art

Woman collecting sea shells

Woman collecting sea shells

Located in Middletown, NY

style picks up shells. The background is the sea. There are boats with sails on the beach. It is

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Sailor's Keepsake: The Art of the Barbados Shell Valentine "Double the Affection": An Antique

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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s
American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled with water. Probably

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Bronze

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror
Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

combines stylized Art Nouveau sea shell, scallop, sea moss, foliate and scroll design elements with bold

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Gesso, Wood

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Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers
Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers

Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers

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H 22 in Dm 12 in

Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers

By René Lalique

Located in Fairfax, VA

Rene Lalique seashell design Art Deco chandelier. Four lights 60 watts each. Professionally

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses
Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses

Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses

Located in Long Island, NY

have been painted recently and are in good condition. The detail of the large central shell and sea

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Iron

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"

Located in Downingtown, PA

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine", Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885

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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

Sailor's Double Sea Shell Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885
Sailor's Double Sea Shell Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885

Sailor's Double Sea Shell Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

Valentine, with decorative shell heart detailing to one side and with "Home Sweet Home" on the other

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Late 19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl
Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl

Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb antique was crafted likely

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Art Sea Shell Mirror Frame
Folk Art Sea Shell Mirror Frame

Folk Art Sea Shell Mirror Frame

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One Folk Art sea shell mirror frame from Providence(Rhode Island)on a wooden frame made from a

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sea Shell Art

Antique English Watercolor and Gouache Still Life with Sea Shells
Antique English Watercolor and Gouache Still Life with Sea Shells

Antique English Watercolor and Gouache Still Life with Sea Shells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

exotic sea shells in a centerpiece, expertly arranged and executed in ambitious realism. Presented in a

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

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H 16 in W 15 in L 16 in

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Sea turtle

19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly
19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly

19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare and likely unique five tier shell folly in the form of a pyramid or temple filled with sea

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Italian Turn of the Century Marble Sculpture Sea Maiden Conch Shell Lights Up
Italian Turn of the Century Marble Sculpture Sea Maiden Conch Shell Lights Up

Italian Turn of the Century Marble Sculpture Sea Maiden Conch Shell Lights Up

Located in Toledo, OH

Italian marble turn of the century carved sea maiden sculpture. Young lady perched on a rock. Conch

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Marble

Victorian Seashell Art Lighthouse Night Light
Victorian Seashell Art Lighthouse Night Light

Victorian Seashell Art Lighthouse Night Light

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H 23.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Victorian Seashell Art Lighthouse Night Light

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian sea shell art. Tall light house with a night light in the top. From the early 20th

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

Sea Shell Decorated Stand, circa 1920s
Sea Shell Decorated Stand, circa 1920s

Sea Shell Decorated Stand, circa 1920s

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H 34 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Sea Shell Decorated Stand, circa 1920s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Edwardian Folk Art Sea Shell Decorated Wooden Stand, circa 1920, having a variety of North

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique French Caribbean Sea Shell-Work Picture
Antique French Caribbean Sea Shell-Work Picture

Antique French Caribbean Sea Shell-Work Picture

Located in Downingtown, PA

French Caribbean sea shell-work picture, circa 1820-1840. The superb early 19th-century

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19th Century Central American Early Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

Late 19th Century Sea Shell Aquarium from England
Late 19th Century Sea Shell Aquarium from England

Late 19th Century Sea Shell Aquarium from England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century sea shell aquarium from England.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Glass, Shell

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb antique was crafted likely

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand
Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand

Antique Japanese Silvered Bronze Nautilus Sea Shell on Bronze Coral Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Japanese Aesthetic Movement silvered bronze Nautilus sea shell on bronze coral stand.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs
Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs

Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs

By Marcy Foundry

Located in Rochester, NY

and finely detailed sea horse and scallop shell design at top rails. They are stamped in iron at upper

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Iron

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Sea shell floral in gilt frame
Sea shell floral in gilt frame

Sea shell floral in gilt frame

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H 38.5 in W 30.75 in D 4.5 in

Sea shell floral in gilt frame

Located in New York, NY

A fine and unusual pair of sea shell floral bouquets, in relief, with original gilt frame, French

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19th Century French Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Glass

Roses combined with a South Sea shell. Munich academy oil painting.
Roses combined with a South Sea shell. Munich academy oil painting.

Roses combined with a South Sea shell. Munich academy oil painting.

By Hans Hassenteufel

Located in Greding, DE

Oil painting on canvas, SIGNED lower right and dated 1921, located Munich PAINTING SIZE 10.63 x 19.3 in., 27 x 49 cm Frame size 18.1 x 26.77 in., 46 x 68 cm This artwork repre...

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1920s Other Art Style Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Oil

René Lalique,  Sea Shell design Chandeliers
René Lalique,  Sea Shell design Chandeliers

René Lalique, Sea Shell design Chandeliers

By Lalique

Located in Fairfax, VA

1920s sea shell Design four light Rene Lalique chandeliers.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Nickel

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

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Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Sea Shell Art

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Wrought Iron

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Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Early 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Other

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

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French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Iron

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

Seafaring Artistry: A British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship, Circa 1865–75 This remarkable British sailor's woolwork, or "woolie," is a poignant and visually stunning exam...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Wool

Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine

Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.

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1970s American Organic Modern Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Grand Tour faux book of Neoclassical plaster intaglios. Dating to the early 19th century, this intriguing book encloses twenty-five classically themed Italian medallions ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Plaster

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea shells. Wonderful decor piece or great gift.

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1970s American Organic Modern Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Enamel

Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork
Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork

Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork

By Donald Dunlap

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful sailor’s valentine with intricate shellwork under glass, in an octagonal mahogany case with raised shell decoration carved by master cabinetmaker Donald Dunlap of Antrim,...

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1990s American Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Sea Shell Encrusted Grotto Style Console Table
Sea Shell Encrusted Grotto Style Console Table

Sea Shell Encrusted Grotto Style Console Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Console Table is a striking and unique piece that combines a perfect balance of clean lines and organic forms. The base of the table is made o...

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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

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Sailors and Mermaids

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Masonite, Oil

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet

By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton

Located in London, GB

‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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19th Century French Antique Sea Shell Art

Materials

Metal

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Antique Sea Shell Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of antique sea shell art you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every item from our selection of antique sea shell art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of antique sea shell art, we have 66 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of antique sea shell art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of antique sea shell art made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Massimo Marcomini, A. R. Philippe and Capodimonte each produced at least one beautiful piece of antique sea shell art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Sea Shell Art?

The average selling price for a piece of antique sea shell art at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $430,344 for the highest priced.