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Turtle Carapace

Miocene Fossilized Turtle Carapace on Iron Stand, 5–23 Million Years Old
Miocene Fossilized Turtle Carapace on Iron Stand, 5–23 Million Years Old

Miocene Fossilized Turtle Carapace on Iron Stand, 5–23 Million Years Old

Located in New York, NY

A striking natural history specimen, this fossilized turtle carapace preserves a remarkable record of prehistoric chelonian life.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota

Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota

Located in New York, NY

The specimen preserves the turtle’s carapace in remarkable condition, with its natural crackle pattern and earthy tones offering both visual depth and textural interest.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell
Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell

Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A bit of an oddball thing, possibly something that has been produced for a film, tv production, a piece created by a artist etc. An oversized faux blonde river Turtle shell, formed ...

Category

20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Fossil Chromolithographs – Marine Life, Plants & Vertebrates, c.1880
Antique Fossil Chromolithographs – Marine Life, Plants & Vertebrates, c.1880

Antique Fossil Chromolithographs – Marine Life, Plants & Vertebrates, c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate also illustrates microscopic foraminifera, fossil plants such as *Fucodes Targionii* and *Araucaria Toucasii*, and striking vertebrate remains: the jaws of *Mosasaurus Hoff...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell

Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Lucite

Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell

Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.

Category

20th Century Victorian Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Lucite

Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil
Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil

Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 5" H x 9" W x 12" D Scientific Name: Trachemys platymarginata Common Type: Extinct freshwater slider turtle Period: Pleistocene (2.58 million to 11,700 years ago) Origin:...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Handcrafted 18K  Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring
Handcrafted 18K  Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring

Handcrafted 18K Gold 0.60Karat Sapphires 0.35C Ruby Turtle Cocktail Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

It strikes above all for its silence, slowness, the defensive and practical aspect of its carapace. This turtle shaped cocktail ring is versatile and comfortable enriched with diamon...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Shell Totem Gold and Red Gold Metallic Murano Glass Sculpture
Turtle Shell Totem Gold and Red Gold Metallic Murano Glass Sculpture

Turtle Shell Totem Gold and Red Gold Metallic Murano Glass Sculpture

By Vetrofuso

Located in Milan, IT

Evoking ancient natural carapaces, this Turtle Shell Totem stands 39.37 inches tall as a unique Murano glass sculpture.

Category

2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

CARTIER Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 2.20 Cwt VVS Diamonds
CARTIER Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 2.20 Cwt VVS Diamonds

CARTIER Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 2.20 Cwt VVS Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Bearing the prestigious hallmark of Cartier Paris, this substantial 14.7-gram estate treasure serves as a magnificent showcase of mid-century French luxury and refined figural design...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds

Cartier Brooch Turtle Clip in 18K 750‰ Yellow Gold and Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

CARTIER Lapel clip brooch in 18K 750‰ yellow gold, representing a turtle whose carapace in grating of twisted gold threads is set with brilliant-cut diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Turtle Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Turtle Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The turtle brooch features a carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Tsavorite Pink Tourmaline Wise Turtle Hammered Stud Earrings
18 Karat Gold Green Tsavorite Pink Tourmaline Wise Turtle Hammered Stud Earrings

18 Karat Gold Green Tsavorite Pink Tourmaline Wise Turtle Hammered Stud Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Designed to be worn with joy, the colors of the earrings are alternated: the first turtle has a green carapace and pink eyes, the second earring has opposite colors.

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Marine Sea Turtle Pendant with Coral & Diamond
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Marine Sea Turtle Pendant with Coral & Diamond

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Marine Sea Turtle Pendant with Coral & Diamond

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

The focal point of this stylized sea turtle is its intricately detailed carapace (shell), which features a beautifully segmented honeycomb structure.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turtle Brooch Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Pearl 17mm Design by Ella Gafter
Turtle Brooch Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Pearl 17mm Design by Ella Gafter

Turtle Brooch Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Pearl 17mm Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The turtle brooch features a carapace decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring
Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring

Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

It strikes above all for its silence, slowness, the defensive and practical aspect of its carapace. This turtle shaped cocktail ring is versatile and comfortable enriched with diamon...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

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Turtle Jewel Box
Turtle Jewel Box

Turtle Jewel Box

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in

Turtle Jewel Box

Located in Berlin, DE

antique glass turtle with carapace cover in original size to keep jewels

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Brooch
Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Brooch

Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.95 in W 1.78 in L 2.64 in

Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Sea Turtle Pendant Brooch

Located in Madrid, ES

Designed as a sculpted sea turtle with brown diamond eyes. The carapace of the turtle is formed of a large smoky quartz measuring 4x3 cm with white, brown and black diamond accented ...

Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle 'Caretta Caretta', Pre 1947, Cites
Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle 'Caretta Caretta', Pre 1947, Cites

Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle 'Caretta Caretta', Pre 1947, Cites

Located in Keyston, GB

Superb taxidermy example of a Loggerhead sea Turtle (Caretta caretta). The carapace of this loggerhead is reddish brown; five vertebral scutes run down the turtle's midline bordered...

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Vintage 1940s Taxidermy

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

Located in L'Escala, ES

This 1960s hotel call turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a glazed carapace in all different colors.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

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H 29 in W 23 in D 6 in

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle shell.

Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

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H 27 in W 23 in D 8 in

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle shell.

Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

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H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle shell.

Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand
Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand

Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) carapace, which is the upper part of the shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand.

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

White Turtle Carry XS Pocket Empiter, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
White Turtle Carry XS Pocket Empiter, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

White Turtle Carry XS Pocket Empiter, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The turtle carapace supports a pocket emptier. Produced in white opaque resin, they catch the attention and they fit perfectly into any corner of the house.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Exotic & Sculptural Floor Lamp with Tortoise Shell Reflector
Exotic & Sculptural Floor Lamp with Tortoise Shell Reflector

Exotic & Sculptural Floor Lamp with Tortoise Shell Reflector

Located in Hanover, MA

Sublimely beautiful and armorial floor lamp with a lacquered albino turtle carapace pierced by a mirror polished stainless steel sword and mounted on a sculptural mirror polished sta...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable variegated color tones.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form, and formidable size.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 19 in W 12 in D 5 in

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In the 1920s, a young sailor named G. Robert Kammerer aboard a steamship acquired this s...

Category

Early 20th Century Oceanic Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 19 in W 13.5 in D 5 in

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired sculptural form.

Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean Edwardian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A 'SCRIMSHAW' GIANT AMAZON RIVER OR ARRAU TURTLE SHELL (PDOCNEMIS EXPANSA) Marked John Clayton, Amazon River, 1923 on the back side Of dark sandy alabaster colour, with a nice ...

Category

Early 20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Two Large Marine Turtle Shells or Carapaces, 19th Century
Two Large Marine Turtle Shells or Carapaces, 19th Century

Two Large Marine Turtle Shells or Carapaces, 19th Century

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Wonderful collection of two large 19th century sea turtle shells or carapaces having reverse mounts for wall hanging.

Category

Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Plafonnier
Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Plafonnier

Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Plafonnier

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

The primitive beauty of the Cyprus' turtle carapace scale rings and bracelets delighted Tiffany, inspiring his turtleback tiles.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell

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H 40 in W 32 in D 10 in

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

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H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form and variegated color scheme.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Green Turtle Shell
Large Green Turtle Shell

Large Green Turtle Shell

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H 35 in W 26 in D 12 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Green Sea Turtle Shell
Green Sea Turtle Shell

Green Sea Turtle Shell

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H 33 in W 19 in D 5 in

Green Sea Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large Green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush variegated colors, one of mother nature's sculptural masterpieces.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace

Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace

Located in Kinderhook, NY

19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with reverse mount for wall hanging if desired.

Category

Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with beautifully aged color.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle, Shell

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ocean inspired organic 19th century Victorian turtle shell or carapace with its variegated color and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.

Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

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H 23.5 in W 18.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty antique sea turtle shell or carapace with its iconic variegated color scheme and ocean inspired form, polished and ready to be hung.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Antique Organic Turtle Shell, Circa 1880

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H 23.5 in W 18.5 in D 6.5 in

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty antique sea turtle shell or carapace with its iconic variegated color scheme and ocean inspired form, polished and ready to be hung.

Category

19th Century Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s
Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

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H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

By Boj Eiber

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This 1960s office turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a glazed carapace in all different colors.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

50 Million Year Old Eocene Fossil Giant Turtle Specimen in Stone, from Wyoming
50 Million Year Old Eocene Fossil Giant Turtle Specimen in Stone, from Wyoming

50 Million Year Old Eocene Fossil Giant Turtle Specimen in Stone, from Wyoming

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

The carapace (upper shell) and plastron (lower shell) of soft shell turtles are covered in soft, leathery skin which is flexible around the edges.

Category

2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

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Turtle Carapace For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal turtle carapace for your home. Frequently made of plastic, metal and wood, every turtle carapace was constructed with great care. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage turtle carapace now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect turtle carapace — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A turtle carapace, designed in the modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made turtle carapace over the years, but those crafted by MARCANTONIO, Alcino Silversmith and Green River Fossil Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Turtle Carapace?

The average selling price for a turtle carapace at 1stDibs is $1,461, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $360,000 for the highest priced.