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Material: Shell
Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
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18th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm
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20th Century Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Shell

Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
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19th Century Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Eggshell

1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over wood Sculpture. Reflects the light in a warm and elegant shimmer. Beautiful crafted wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with an 18th Century Italian Angel and a Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian gilded angel mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl.The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbolizes God's unconditional love for mankind. Hematoid Quartz is a quartz crystal that contains Hematite inclusions. It is polished and sculpted into a heart and adorned with the Italian gilt putto and baroque pearl. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian putto...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Italian Angel Wings on Iridescent Titanium Quartz Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian hand-carved and painted angel wings on titanium plated quartz crystal clusters with natural-forming baroque pearls. The hand-carved multi-colored angel wings are originally from a historical church in Venice, Italy. These are particularly rare and exquisite due to their unique coloring. The ecclesiastical artifacts are mounted onto a base of titanium plated quartz and adorned with coordinating baroque pearls. The minerals display...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary Bust with Custom Shell Motif
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated marriage of a modern fabricated bust adorned with a custom head covering comprised of a myriad of organic shells.
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2010s American Other Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Antique Italian Carved Shell And Silver Cameo
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late Victorian period Italian 900 coin silver hand carved shell cameo brooch or pendant; the right facing young woman is wearing long barrel curls, or ringlets popular at the time. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic Itali...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Gilt Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca gilt arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Italian Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage shell cameo sterling silver pendant necklace brooch 600. Stunning pendant for a necklace the bell flips up or down depending on whether you...
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Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of mother-of-pearl cameos
Located in Ramillies, BE
Pair of antique agate cameos on mother-of-pearl on horn in gilt brass Louis XIV style frame. Provenance : Collection vente YSL
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18th Century Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Brass

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
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1990s Cameroonian Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite & Gold Frame
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask. Many people refer to this type of altar item...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Beads

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel Head with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel head or "putto" adorned with baroque pearls. A putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and scu...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Cross Mounted on Calcite Crystals in Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca processional cross on a calcite crystal base in matrix with coordinating baroque pearls. The calcite crystal cluster in matrix is from Elmwood Mine in T...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also st...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Joe Descomps Large Art Deco Bronze Two Women with Flower Garlands
Located in Oakland, CA
A very rare and impressive patinated bronze sculpture of two women holding an extensive array of rose garlands. Quality foundry and all original genuine patina. The piece is signed “...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Victorian cameo carved conch shells depicting Medusa. The scene is delicately carved in varying degrees of relief, with the foreground car...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Miami, FL
Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer rituals. Invokes water and rain, and is also used t...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

P, Vintage Mother of Pearl Animal Sculpturer, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage mother of pearl animal is an original decorative object realized by Anonymous Italian artist in 1970s. Good conditions except for mi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Swan Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Pair of Unique Swan Sculptures Featuring Aluminum Beaks Black Lacquer body with tan & black Lacquer Accents ...
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1880s North American Regency Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Olive, Abalone

Aurelio Teno Creature Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mischievous creature sculpture, by Aurelio Teno, unsigned, Spanish, circa 1960s. Constructed of a seashell, silver or silvered bronze, and semi precious stone eyes on an agate base. ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Silver

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Agate Coral and Fossil Oyster Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with agate coral, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a baroque pearl on a polished petrified wood base. This fragment is fro...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral

Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful Sculpture by the noted German born Tahitian artist Andreas Dettloff. The sculpture is titled “My Polynesian Heart” and dated 2003. It, or an extremely similar one is depict...
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Early 2000s Polynesian Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Rubber, Paper

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Chesapecten Shells & Faden Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with chesapecten shells, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a faden crystals on a polished petrified wood base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966. The piece has been naturally distressed from the flood. It has been preserved and transformed by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the creative director of Interi. The fragment artifact is mounted with chesapecten shells and adorned with fossil shells and faden crystals. The zig zag oyster fossils act as arms on the fragment vase. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Old Papua New Guinea Ancestral Standing Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautifully aged old pigmented surface with finely decorated facial features and shell eyes....
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Carved & Painted Troubadour or Minstrel, Nodder Figure with a Violin
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...
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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Gesso, Pine, Paint

1880s Carved Cameo
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.
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1880s Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell

18th Century Italian Angel Wing on a Crystal Quartz Cluster with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel wing on a crystal quartz cluster with Baroque pearls. The hand-carved gold leaf angel wing is originally from a historic church in Liguria. This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size. It is gold leaf and has a bole underlay. The ecclesiastical artifact is mounted on a bed of quartz crystals. The Baroque pearls, tangerine quartz...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once used as part of a decorative motif in artistic depictions (most likely of Saint ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.  The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
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16th Century Thai Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, Northern Thailand, region of Chiang Mai, late 15th cent...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

John Dickinson Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Fransisco. Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Shell, Wood

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the h...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Larger Than Life Extravagant Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Outrageous larger than life piece of Folk Art painstakingly composed of found objects such as sea shells, beads, toys, vintage jewelry buttons, and bottle caps (to name a few). There...
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20th Century American Folk Art Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Angel Mounted on a Mica Cluster with Mica Wings
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved silver leaf angel with silver leaf shells, mica wings, and mounted on a mica cluster. The hand-carved angel was once part of a heavenly, angelic depi...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

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