French Terracotta Turtle Sculpture with Aged Patinated Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior space with this whimsical large turtle sculpture. Crafted in France circa 2010, the terracotta Tortue features a stylized hand-carved shell and ...
Terracotta
Pair of French Terracotta Turtle Sculptures with Aged Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior space with this whimsical pair of large turtle sculptures. Crafted in France circa 2010, each terracotta “Tortue” features a stylized, hand-carv...
Terracotta
Large Brass Turtle Hawksbill Sculpture
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large brass turtle hawksbill sculpture / storage box.
Brass
Large Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large brass sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catch all.
Brass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Large Fiberglass Turtle
Located in Stamford, CT
Large turtle made with a very sturdy and durable fiberglass in its natural finish. This is a cool piece that would look great in a garden or placed in the yard or by a pool. Its read...
Fiberglass
Large Brass Turtle – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Large Brass Turtle – Molto Editions Product Details Handcrafted in Italy in a limited edition.
Brass
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Large Light and Dark Blue Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue with rich sapphire blue spots Italian art glass turtle figure sculpture.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
Coral
Set Of 2 Large Crystal Turtles Royal Art Handmade 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 large crystal turtles Royal Art handmade 1980s Intact and in good condition, they measure 18 cm wide, 7 cm deep, 7 cm high.
Crystal
Japanese Large Hand-Carved Boxwood Okimono – “Mino-Kame” Turtle, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
The sculpture features a “Mino-Kame” turtle — its shell resembling a traditional straw raincoat (mino), in reference to the Japanese belief that turtles live so long they grow algae ...
Wood
Vintage Italian Scagliola Gilt Tipped Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite large-scale turtle shell sculpture is a masterwork of Italian scagliola, a traditional technique where pigmented plaster is meticulously marbled to mimic the complexit...
Plaster, Sea turtle
Large turtle shell made of capiz shells
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Large Turtle shell made of capis shells.
Very Large and Old Sea Turtle Taxidermy
Located in Wommelgem, BE
This Old Turtle is in a exceptionel condition. large size and the shell has a nice patina.
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most profound sculptural achievements with iconic form and variegated finish.
Sea turtle
Large Green Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout large hand polished green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush variegated organic colors. Truly one of mother nature's most ingenious designs.
Sea turtle
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large lofty wall hanging 19th century turtle shell with its iconic form and alluring organic variegated color scheme.
Organic Material
Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One of Mother Nature's most iconic forms.
Sea turtle
Giant Large Decorative Brass Turtle
Located in New York, NY
This large decorative brass turtle which is extremely heavy has beautiful detailing to its back, head and underside.
Brass
1970s Large Copper Turtle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s large cooper and brass turtle surely created by an artist Nice patina.
Brass, Copper
Large Fiberglass Loggerhead Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large scale fiberglass turtle shell with an amazingly life like form and texture, featuring a custom faux finish. .
Large Vintage Resin Sea Turtle
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A mysterious find, this turtle has amazing detail. Made of a solid resin is looks to be a true mold for a bronze casting. A unique piece, can be mounted to hang on a wall or looks am...
Resin
Sold
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Large Real Turtle Shell Box Silver Sculpture, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi large real turtle shell box combined with silver sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy.
Silver
Large Sculptural Turtle Shell Made of Capiz Shells
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large and chic wall-hanging sculptural turtle shell made of composite capiz shells, American 1970's
Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural piece of art for display. In very good condition.
Shell
Large Solid Brass Sea Turtle with Internal Compartment
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Solid brass sea turtle with removable shell to expose internal compartment, American, 1970s.
Brass
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
Coral
19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition, and it does have the wiring for wall mounting.
Tortoise Shell
Whimsical Large-Scale Ceramic Sea Turtle Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical large-scale ceramic sea turtle. Everybody needs a giant sea turtle especially if you live near the sea shore!
Ceramic
Large Sized Mounted Turtle Fossil South Dakota Oligocene Period
Located in New York, NY
Large sized mounted turtle fossil south Dakota Oligocene Period: Measures: 6" X 6" X 10" Weighs: 18LBS.
Metal
Sold
H 8 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
Large Woven Brown Wicker Natural Fiber Turtle Mario Lopez Torres, 20th Century
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large woven natural fiber turtle sculpture in brown.
Natural Fiber
Sold
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Large Antique Bronze Japanese Statue Decorated Shou Lao and Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made artifact dating to the 19th or 20th century. Depicting Shou Lao the god of immortality on a mythical turtle. ---------------------------------------------...
Bronze
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic antique turtle shell buffed and polished displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle
Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sea Turtle Sculpture on Driftwood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive large-scale hand-carved sea turtle sculpture crafted from richly toned hardwood and mounted atop an organic driftwood-form base.
Wood, Driftwood
Sold
H 12.6 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Large Italian Handmade Murano Glass Turtle Sculpture by Fabio Tagliapietra
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture of turtle on the base.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 25.75 in W 24 in D 17 in
Large Vintage Japanese Bone Veneer Sculpture of Ebisu on a Turtle Dragon
Located in Austin, TX
A large and fantastic vintage Japanese bone veneered sculpture of Ebisu, the Japanese God of the Sea, riding a mythical turtle dragon, circa 1980's, Japan.
Bone
Large Genuine Amricam Frash Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative Frash water turtle shell Seal with clear resin in the front, professionally mounted on a Crome base , upholstered in the back with cotton. great object of natural art for...
Metal
Large Faux Turtle Shell Mounted on Stand
By Maison Jansen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Monumental faux turtle shell mounted on a stand. Great gift for him. Measures: Stand base is 18" x 12" Overall size is 46" x 35" x 14".
Tortoise Shell
Large North American Moose Antler Carving of Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Detailed and large moose antler carving of a turtle, from Indonesia. This is a one of a kind object. The moose antler was sourced in North America and then sent to Asia for carving. ...
Antler
Large Genuine American Frash Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative Frash water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell in cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish, and the back is upholstered with silk fabri...
Onyx
Pair of Large Bronze Pixiu Lions with Turtle Shells Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful bronze pixiu lions. These are mythical beasts believed to bring and keep tremendous wealth. Fine craftsmanship and vivid expressions. Detailed works throughout. T...
Bronze
Large Glazed Ceramic Turtle Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large hand molded, built and glazed stoneware model of a sea turtle, by Shayne Greco.
Ceramic
Large Hand-Cast Stone Box Turtle Garden Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This American large-sized box turtle, from the early to mid-20th century, longs to find his way into your garden! He is made of hand-cast stone, nearly 2.5 feet in length, with wonde...
Cast Stone
1950s Large Brass Turtle Dish Decorative Bowl Tray
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1950s brass turtle dish designed and made in France. Measures: H 6cm x L 34cm x W 22cm.
Brass
Large Bleached Snapper Turtle Shell On Calcite Crystals In Matrix
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large bleached snapper turtle shell on a base of calcite crystals in matrix. Fabulous decorative art, natural specimen, curiousity piece. Weight: 8 lbs
Rock Crystal
Large Folk Art Turtle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hammered metal turtle sign mounted on metal base. Makes great table art piece with scale
Metal
Large Turtle Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Large turtle shell mounted on a metal stand.
Tortoise Shell
1950s Large Brass Turtle Dish Decorative Bowl Tray
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1950s brass turtle dish designed and made in France. Measures: H 6cm x L 34cm x W 22cm.
Brass
1950s Large Brass Turtle Dish Decorative Bowl Tray
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1950s brass turtle dish designed and made in France. Measures: H 6cm x L 34cm x W 22cm.
Brass
Large Faux Turtle Shell Mounted on a Chic Lucite Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Nature, this vintage 1950s faux composition shell has a cool, museum quality look we love, and you will too!
Composition
Vintage Solid Brass Large Turtle Lidded Box Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century solid brass large turtle lidded box. Features a Chinese symbol oh the interior bottom with great attention to detail and two abstract baby turtles on the top lid.
Brass
$1,069 / set
H 6.9 in W 5.3 in D 4.9 in
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...
Wood, Oak
Italian Turtle-Shaped Metal Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian metal box in the shape of a Turtle. The lidded and hinged box has a great look and is ready to hide candy change, 420 or other secrets. Perfectly suited for the cocktail...
Metal, Brass
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder. This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s. The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Bronze
Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
Silver, Bronze
Mid 20 th c Handcarved Tropical Wood Turtle Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcarved from tropical wood turtle sculpture figurine.
Wood
$12,500 / set
H 9 in W 12 in D 18.5 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Turtle Fountains with Plumbed Copper Tubing, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron Turtle fountains with internal plumbed copper tubing, Late 19th Century
Copper, Iron
Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Box - Decoration - 1950s Measures : 17x9cm H: 5,5cm Bronze turtle-shaped trinket or jewelry box. Material: Solid cast bronze. Function: Can be used as a trinket box, jewelry box, or...
Bronze
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...
Bronze
$336Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.3 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Lock in the Form of a Turtle, Early 20th Century The lock in the form of a turtle with moving legs, the lock mechanism beneath worked by means of a rod ornamented wi...
Brass
Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.
Composition
$625
H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Wonderful Vintage Golden & Jacobson Pedal Turtle Spittoon Copper Cast Iron
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage English Golden & Jacobson Pedal Turtle Spittoon Copper Cast Iron
Copper, Iron
Two Tone Brass Hawksbill Turtle Box / Catch-All
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two tone brass hawksbill sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catchall .
Brass
Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming and unusual 19th-century cigar cutter in the form of a turtle, crafted from cast iron. Both functional and highly decorative, this whimsical smoking accessory is a wonderful...
Cast Iron
Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1970's. Great brass work. More than a box, this object is a sculpture on its own. Playful design object that...
Brass
Japanese Silvered Bronze Okimono of Two Turtles or Tortoises
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese Meiji period okimono of two silvered bronze turtles or tortoises, one climbing onto the other. Signed to the underside.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Tortoise Hand Crafted Iron Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome cast iron tortoise, beautifully hand-crafted with exceptional attention to detail. Finished in a rich black patina, the sculptural form faithfully captures the intricate p...
Cast Iron
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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