Shell Animal Sculptures

Italian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Creation of a water bird composed of a large shell and exquisite silver-plated metal elements. Stamped on the underside (o...

An intricate natural conch shell clad in sterling silver showcasing it's sculptural ridges & beautiful organic form. The interior reveals a pearly white finish, adding contrast t...

Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautifu...

Amusing Rhinoceros object of art crafted with an ostrich egg and silvered, hammered metal head, legs and tail.

Vintage articulated abalone shell fish sculpture / bottle opener by Los Castillo Taco, Mexico, circa 1960s. The piece is well detailed and patinated. The...

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...

Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...

This unique bird figurine is a vintage sculpture by the renowned Italian designer Gabriella Binazzi. These mid-century pieces are characterised by their "hybrid" construction, combin...

In Renaissance Style with various shaped applied stones and strap-like figures in front and back, the silver lid opens as box.

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 di...

Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn And Abalone Fish Sculpture. Offered is a large Hollywood Regency tessellated horn, abalone and brass fish sculpture by Maitland Smith. See photo for l...

Rare Signed Binazzi Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in near excelle...

Capture the essence of coastal charm and tropical whimsy with this delightful vintage toucan sculpture. Expertly handcrafted, this unique piece features a vibrant toucan figure metic...

Fish sculpture made of fragments from the 18th and 19th century. The piece also has element from nature including a shark's jaw. A real conversation piece!

Turuza Wauja – Two-headed Bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Hand-carved by Indigenous Wauja artisans from the Xingu region in Brazil, this remarkable sculpture-bench represents a two-heade...

Mid-century pair of Anthony Redmile urns crafted with an eccentric array of materials featuring amethyst stone, ostrich eggs, boar tusks and carved ebony all in a dramatic compositio...

Large 19th Century clam shell, ‘Tridacna Gigas’ from a private collection. With lovely patination, layering and fossilising. This is a fantastic large example and a wonderful decora...

Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...

Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To complete the illusion the snail has the addition of a real sea shell. Very nice scul...

A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...

A very unusual Palm Beach Regency style trinket or bathroom dish in the form of a swan with double clam shell wings, in the style of Gabriella Binazzi and made in Italy c. 1970. Thi...

Contemporary sculpture representing a rabbit made of finely chiseled gilded bronze and ostrich egg. Hard stone eyes. High quality work, must have!

Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes. This penguin i...

Bring a touch of whimsical coastal charm to your space with this stunning vintage shell-encrusted parrot! Meticulously crafted with an array of real shells in beautiful pinks, orange...

Maison Binazzi, attributed to. Empty pocket representing a swan. Swan’s neck in silvered bronze, shell dish. Italian work made in the 1970s.

A captivating work of natural artistry, this vintage shell-encased bird sculpture is a true testament to craftsmanship. Suspended gracefully within a sleek black metal hoop, this uni...

Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone. This fish is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural mother pearl shell, is total...

Unique 18th century giltwood element fish sculpture. This piece includes antique fragments along with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.

A beautiful large scale swan trinket ball in silver plated metal and brass, with a large seashell. This great sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi Italian c....

Ostrich bronze sculpture with natural egg specimen. Contemporary bronze sculpture of an ostrich incorporating a natural ostrich egg in its design by Anthony Redmile. England 20th Cen...

A whimsical shell-covered cat figurine. Delicately applied seashells cover this feline figurine in an array of browns. Great for the kitten lover, or for ...

Rare signed Binazzi Italy small duck trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in nea...

Beautiful pair of sculptural bettle figures. These figures are constructed of shell and carefully crafted metal details. Legs and whiskers in raw metal shine with vitality and ligh...

Rare Binazzi, Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture,  1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in excellen...

A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around a tree trunk rests within a section of natural moose antler which cleverly represents the base of the tree. A mother-of-pearl carved egg form tops the display. On a jet base with an amber piece giving the impression of an imbedded sphere. Offered with a custom-fitted Balinese fabric...

Los Castillo Brass, Copper and Abalone Dish attributed to Salvador Teran Offered for sale is a brass, copper and abalone dish in the form of a whim...

Vintage mother of pearl animal is an original decorative object realized by Anonymous Italian artist in 1970s. Good conditions except for mi...

This exceptional vintage sculpture captures the whimsical elegance of the ocean in a stunning figural form. Meticulously handcrafted, the seahorse is entirely encrusted in natural, r...

Contemporary sculpture representing a funny crocodile made of finely chiseled gilded bronze and ostrich egg. Hard stone eyes. High quality work, excellent condition.

Art Deco sculpture, representing 2 terracotta fish on a macassar base, circa 1930, signed.

This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...

A truly spectacular example of vintage coastal artistry, this monumental shell-encrusted cockatoo sculpture is a guaranteed conversation starter. Meticulously handcrafted from thousa...

Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...

1980s Sculpture of a deer lying down with mother of pearl antlers.  

A very fine and rare Charles X period Palais Royal ormolu and engraved mother of pearl Statuette Sculpture of a horse. With an engine-milled ormolu mounted mother-of-pearl base Prove...

Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes. This penguin is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural emu egg...