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Antique Sea Shell Art

Antique Sea Shell Sailors Valentines American Folk Art
Antique Sea Shell Sailors Valentines American Folk Art

Antique Sea Shell Sailors Valentines American Folk Art

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful antique sea shell Sailors Valentines with an antique image of ship under convex glass.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Shell

Woman collecting sea shells

Woman collecting sea shells

By Ogawa Kazumasa

Located in Middletown, NY

[Nagasaki University Library, Catalog Number : 1889] A woman wearing a towel over her head Anesama kaburi style picks up shells. The background is the sea. There are boats with sail...

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 This beautiful, octagonal, hinged box is a superb example of an antique Double Sailor's Valentine, a sentimental gift cr...

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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Shell

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850
Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells & Crest, Ca. 1850

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Blue & White Porcelain Plate Sea Shells & Family Crest Japan, Ca. 1850 Period: Edo Period (1603–1868) Date: Circa 1850 Markings: Signed o...

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1850s Japanese Japonisme Antique Sea Shell Art

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Porcelain

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

ABOUT A light, graceful female figure, as if floating in the air, with hair fluttering in the wind, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled wi...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts period figured oak and parcel gilt aquatic motifs wall mirror Circa 1890 Provenance: Estate of a Zigfield Follies, Broadway NYC actress T...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 rewired and ready for installation.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

A three-piece cast iron Bistro set, the chairs are cast iron and maintain their original wooden slatted seats, the table base is cast iron with a zinc top. There is one armchair and ...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 A double sailor's valentine with Spanish Cedar box with two sides.

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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

Sailor's Double Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A Victorian mahogany framed boxed Sailor's Valentine, with decorative shell heart detailing to one side and with "Home Sweet H...

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Late 19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

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Shell

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 local artist-sailor.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sea Shell Art

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

A fine old Japanese antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb antique was crafted likely at Shigaraki kiln - world famous for their rich cream g...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shell Art

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Ceramic

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

Impressive 19th century English mixed media painting on paper depicting a still life composition of exotic sea shells in a centerpiece, expertly arranged and executed in ambitious re...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

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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 shells and coral.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 shell lights up from the back side. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 13" depth x 1...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

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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.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 American periwinkles, moon snails, oysters, etc. mounted on a hand-crafted pedestal...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 rectangular picture with a central reserve depicting naval objects including flags, drums,...

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19th Century Central American Early Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

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Glass, Shell

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

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Engraving

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shell Art

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Engraving

Robin Ball (1910–1979) - Signed Late 20th Century Oil, Sea Shells
Robin Ball (1910–1979) - Signed Late 20th Century Oil, Sea Shells

Robin Ball (1910–1979) - Signed Late 20th Century Oil, Sea Shells

Located in Corsham, GB

An atmospheric still life showing beach shells in a darkened setting. The artist has used oil over a tempera base. The artist has signed to the lower right and inscribed with their n...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sea Shell Art

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Oil

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

Beautiful find Includes signed collector Hinoki wood storage box tomobako A fine old Japanese antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb anti...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Sea Shell Art

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Ceramic

Still Life Oil Painting of Fish, Original Antique Herrings and Sea Shell
Still Life Oil Painting of Fish, Original Antique Herrings and Sea Shell

Still Life Oil Painting of Fish, Original Antique Herrings and Sea Shell

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Antique Still Life Oil Painting of Herrings and sea shell, rare and stunning antique oil on stretched canvas of Herrings, lemon and a seashell. Two Herrings lay on a piece of paper ...

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1920s French School Antique Sea Shell Art

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Oil

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

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Bronze

Lot three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Sea Shell , Vintage German, 1910s
Lot three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Sea Shell , Vintage German, 1910s

Lot three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Sea Shell , Vintage German, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare antique ornament set of three. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand b...

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Mercury Glass

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

Pair of antique American black painted cast iron garden chairs with curved arms, wood plank seats and finely detailed sea horse and scallop shell design at top rails. They are stampe...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

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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 elevates slightly off of where it sits. In a silver metal, this piece is shaped int...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

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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, mid 19th century

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19th Century French Antique Sea Shell Art

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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

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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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Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Sea Shell Art

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Glass

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Sea Shell Art

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Sea Shell Art

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

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

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Plaster

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

$527Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 26 in W 22 in D 3 in

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

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Shell

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750

Located in Lisse, NL

Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...

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Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Sea Shell Art

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Wrought Iron

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s
Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Binoculars With Leather Case France 1920s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sea Shell Art

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Brass

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

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Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

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

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Stained Glass

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

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Shell, Wood

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

Located in Milano, IT

Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shell Art

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Wood

Sailors and Mermaids
Sailors and Mermaids

Sailors and Mermaids

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Ralph Cahoon Jr.'s whimsical paintings are not only lighthearted and charming, they are also the hallmark of his creativity and imagination. His playful approach to painting and info...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Masonite, Oil

"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier
"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier

"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

"The Coward" (Woman Kissing Soldier). Original cover illustration for Life Magazine, published April 1919. Norman Rockwell’s The Coward (or, Woman Kissing Soldier) was published on...

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1910s American Realist Antique Sea Shell Art

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Canvas, 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

1841 Shell Collection
1841 Shell Collection

1841 Shell Collection

$29,617 / item

H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

1841 Shell Collection

Located in London, GB

1841 rare collection of large shells, on antique mahogany bases. 60 pieces of the Large shells, 18 boxes of the small shells. Provenance attached in the photo section. Hugh C. Ful...

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1840s Unknown Antique Sea Shell Art

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Shell

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add coastal design to a space. It is rectangular in shape and features a hinged lid. The...

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20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sea Shell Art

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Shell, Fabric, Wood

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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.