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A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage compartment. A rare
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Sea Bottom Bowl Blue White Seafood Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice artifact with unusual and beautiful scene of a sea bottom with crab, shells and coral
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell
By Jay Strongwater
Located in North Hollywood, CA
polished abalone shell made in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette.
Only crab is 4" x 3" x 1.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Jeweled Enameled Crab Paperweight on Abalone Shell
By Jay Strongwater
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jeweled enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Metal
The Hermit Crab & His New Shell, 1964
Located in Miami, FL
Signed by the artist.
Jean Sanglar was born in France in 1926. He draws with taste and talent from an early age, however, his family will only consider this a mere hobby. After st...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Enameled Crab Sculpture with Rhinestones on Abalone Shell
By Jay Strongwater
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Enameled crab sculpture with rhinestones and secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Gilt Bronze Boy On Marble Shell With Crab
Located in Norwood, NJ
White Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Blanche Grambs, (Shell Fish: Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp)
Located in New York, NY
In the 1950s and 60s Grambs worked on many commissions.
This ink drawing with a lobster, crab
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
USA, circa 1890s
A rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Family Serving Dish
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mexican brass and abalone shell crab family serving dish in the style of Los Castillos. Mamma crab
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
USA, circa 1890s
A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Sea Shell Sculpture with Crab Blown Glass by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in London, GB
Hand blown sculptural bowl in the form of a tropical conch shell with sea crab applied in clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Italian Multicolored Glazed Ceramic Shell Centerpiece with Coral and Crabs
By Falco Marino
Located in Firenze, IT
Majolica ornament centerpiece in the form of a long shell enriched with crab, seahorse and red coral
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
H 12.21 in W 20.87 in D 6.7 in
Mid Century Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture or Serving Dish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and brass inlaid with abalone and depicting a crab. Perfect for entertaining or enjoyed as an object
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells
Located in Casteren, NL
net that is decorated with various shells and crabs. The three fittings are beautifully integrated
Category
Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Abalone Shell
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies
Length: 16.5"/18"
7 Abalone Shells - 0.51
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Gem-Set Snail and Crab Sea Shell Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian scallop shell, gem-set, and gold brooch, comprised of two shells adjoined by a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
BEACH HOUSE - Hyperrealism / Portrait of crab with conch shell on the beach
By Will Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Will Wilson (b. 1957, Baltimore, MD) completed his studies at the Schuler School of Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD, and the New York Academy of Art, New York, NY. He began exhibiting with ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass and abalone shell crab sculptures trinket box made in Mexico in the manner of Los
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Majolica Oyster Plate with Crab Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate with crab in the center and shell accents, circa 1960 signed Sarreguemines.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Monumental LED Shadowbox Art Diorama with Taxidermy Horseshoe Crabs, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
horseshoe crab carapaces collected by hand on a visit to Cape Cod.
Original artwork by Christopher Tennant
Category
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 5 in
Vintage Arthur Court Crabs Serving Tray Platter
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
decorated with lobsters circling the edges intertwined with coral and sea shells. The crab's feet act as the
Category
Late 20th Century American Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
their shells? It’s the most fascinating natural event you will ever see. The hermit crabs form a queue
Category
2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jumbo Horseshoe Crab Lamp with Antique Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.
Jumbo Crab Lamp, 2022, features an oil-paper shade constructed from an oversized vintage parasol with
Category
2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
Brard French Palissy Majolica Platter with Fish and Crabs
By Léon Brard 1
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
a rock, with two crabs and a clam shells. Colouration: white, blue, pink, are predominant. The piece
Category
Antique 1880s Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hermit Crab Pendant and Chain
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
their shells? It’s the most fascinating natural event you will ever see. The hermit crabs form a queue
Category
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Damiani 18k Gold & Diamond Crab Shaped Brooch or Pin
By Damiani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
In the form of a crab with a diamond studded shell and gold claws.
Set with 14 small round cut
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Crabs", 2 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Large Oval Majolica Palissy Crab and Fish Wall Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy crab and fish wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Large crab in relief
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Shell
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Tiny Gold Snail Shell Pendant
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
even our amazing crab claw pendant.
The shell here is shown cast and measures 6mm. This listing is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Shells", 4 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp as feet
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
crab, aluminum can, Star Wars ‘Luke Skywalker’ action figure, shotgun shells, bottle caps, plastic bags
Category
2010s American Victorian Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 24 in D 6 in
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, crab
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Touch of Green, surrealist egg tempera on panel still life painting
By Douglas Safranek
Located in New York, NY
uncanny quality. The shells, crab, and Preying Mantis appear primordial and arcane, with their protruding
Category
2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Board
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
, shells, crab, oyster.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3 diameter.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 6 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
6 Ocean-themed card holders in sterling silver hardstone bases by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Paris, FR
depicts a distinctive sea creature: a shell, a crab, a seahorse, a stylized fish, a lobster, and a
Category
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 5 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Corals", 3 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Jellyfishes", 1 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
composition:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
- Octopuses
- Starfishes
Paper dimension 70 x 50 cm
With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
different dimensions:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
With an experience of over 40 years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Starfishes", 2 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
different dimensions:
- Jellyfishes
- Crabs
- Corals
- Shells
With an experience of over 40 years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 0.12 in
French Art Nouveau Brown & Pink Signed Emile Gallé Iris Cameo Glass Vase c1910
By Paul Nicolas, Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
found on a small number or the more special designs of the time (eg the crab and sea shell series)
The
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 13 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
A French 19th century Louis XV st. coffee table attr to Francois Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
central crab like shell ormolu mount which is synonymous with Linke pieces. The mount is flanked by 'S
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 26.75 in W 36.25 in D 22.75 in
Lawrence Beall Smith, Seaside Nomads
By Lawrence Beall Smith
Located in New York, NY
toy boats, traces of horseshoe crabs, and mysterious shells.
It was published by Associated American
Category
Mid-20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Tray Top Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
reverse with a characteristic crab-like acanthus scallop shell mount, flanked with foliate and shell cast
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter
Located in New York, NY
. The body in the form of a densely woven basket of fine detail, with a large lobster, clam shell
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
H 4.38 in W 11.38 in D 6.75 in
Louis XV Style Vitrine with Vernis Martin Panels by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
crab like scallop shell or coquille and acanthus mount, which features at the base of the Vernis Martin
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 66.54 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
Primary Forest 04, Malaysia, 10/2012
By Olaf Otto Becker
Located in New York, NY
carbonized earth, strewn with the shells of crabs, lobsters, insects, and snails. The ground beneath the dead
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Nature Trail, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, 10/2013
By Olaf Otto Becker
Located in New York, NY
carbonized earth, strewn with the shells of crabs, lobsters, insects, and snails. The ground beneath the dead
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bushfire Lit to Clear Land, Australia, 2008
By Olaf Otto Becker
Located in New York, NY
carbonized earth, strewn with the shells of crabs, lobsters, insects, and snails. The ground beneath the dead
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Primary Forest 02, Lake, Malaysia, 10/2012
By Olaf Otto Becker
Located in New York, NY
carbonized earth, strewn with the shells of crabs, lobsters, insects, and snails. The ground beneath the dead
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Keshi Pearl Diamond Shell Pink Topaz "Hermit Crab" Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This one-of-a-kind brooch is created around a large keshi pearl "claw". The crab has stick pearl
Category
American Brooches
One of a Kind Natural Shell 18K Gold & Diamond Crab Carnelian Beads Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Neiman Marcus. This natural red shell is adorned with 0.02 ct tw diamond 18K crab! Two strands of high
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Diamond Crab on Yellow Shell with Briolette Citrine & Aqua 2 Strand Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
necklace boasts a natural yellow shell embellished with an 18k yellow gold crab whose body is a Mandarin
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Organic Resin Table with Marine Life and Driftwood Base
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage organic resin table on a driftwood base with assorted marine life like shells, starfish
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Resin, Shell
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