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Seashell Busts

'Seashells & Portrait Busts' Original Lithgraphic Zinc Plate by Piero Fornasetti
'Seashells & Portrait Busts' Original Lithgraphic Zinc Plate by Piero Fornasetti

'Seashells & Portrait Busts' Original Lithgraphic Zinc Plate by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, England

An original zinc lithographic plate by Piero Fornasetti used in his studio in the 1950s to print this design on various items for interior furniture and decoration.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Zinc

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Rosso Verona marble and Bronze planter
Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Rosso Verona marble and Bronze planter

Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Rosso Verona marble and Bronze planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

contains most charming figures including scrolling cornucopias, male masks, seashells, and maiden busts

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust
Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust

Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust

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H 26.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in

Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust

By Tony Duquette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This chic neoclassical bust of a Greek goddess has been encrusted with seashells and is very much

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts

Materials

Concrete

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile
Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A faux porphyry painted bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile.   Mounted with seashells.

Category

20th Century Busts

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile
Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A faux porphyry painted bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile.   Mounted with seashells

Category

20th Century English Busts

Materials

Stone

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile
Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Queens, NY

An Italian porphyry veneered model of a torso, after the antique by Anthony Redmile on marble-veneered pedestal. 20th century. Sitting on a marble veneered pedestal turning 360 deg...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Grotto Style Cast Plaster Bust Embellished with Seashells
Grotto Style Cast Plaster Bust Embellished with Seashells

Grotto Style Cast Plaster Bust Embellished with Seashells

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A fanciful grotto style cast plaster bust painted in a metallic gold and embellished with a variety

Category

Late 20th Century Busts

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical Italian seashell encrusted bust with an eccentric composition depicting an 18th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Busts

Materials

Shell

Adonis of the Sea
Adonis of the Sea

Adonis of the Sea

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H 18 in W 11 in D 11 in

Adonis of the Sea

Located in Sheffield, MA

A tribute to the ocean is reflected in this classical vintage plaster bust adorned with seashells

Category

20th Century American Busts

Materials

Coral

Horse Bust with Seashell Mane
Horse Bust with Seashell Mane

Horse Bust with Seashell Mane

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H 16.5 in W 13 in D 6 in

Horse Bust with Seashell Mane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Alva museum issued replica of Charles Le Norreys “Sea Horse King”, this plaster bust of a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Grotto Style Bust and Pedestal

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical Italian seashell encrusted bust with an eccentric composition depicting an 18th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Other Medium

Fanciful Sea Shell Bust
Fanciful Sea Shell Bust

Fanciful Sea Shell Bust

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H 20 in Dm 10 in

Fanciful Sea Shell Bust

Located in Sheffield, MA

A tribute to the ocean is reflected in the classical vintage plaster bust adorned with seashells

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Coral

1970s Seashell Bust Side Table
1970s Seashell Bust Side Table

1970s Seashell Bust Side Table

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H 21 in Dm 32 in

1970s Seashell Bust Side Table

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Accent table with circular glass top supported by 3 female busts covered in seashells

Category

Vintage 1970s End Tables

Materials

Glass

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Seashell Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of seashell busts available for sale. Frequently made of metal, stone and bronze, all seashell busts available were constructed with great care. Seashell busts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Seashell busts are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many seashell busts are appealing in their simplicity, but Versace, Roberto Cavalli and Yves Saint Laurent produced popular seashell busts that are worth a look.

How Much are Seashell Busts?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $54,500 highest priced.