Shell Sculptures

Set of 4 Minimalist Nature-Inspired Sculptures on Wood Bases in a Japanese style. This set of four unique sculptures combines natural and crafted elements, each mounted on a tall, ...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found fro...

18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with a variety of fossil shells in matrix and mounted on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was f...

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.

Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...

Busto di grandi dimensioni in pregiato legno di cirmolo intagliato a mano raffigurante un antico Faraone Egizio. The bust was made by a famous artisan workshop in Florence and a+ la...

South Asian necklace. Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass. Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde furniture and accessories offer mo...

A beautiful pair of organic sculptural clam shells on Lucite stands, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition and measures 9.5"W x 3"D ...

Beautiful Atlantic seashell professionally mounted on a genuine sea Corolla base, artistically embedded with fantastic turquoise stone all around, to make exceptional object of art f...

A pair of 18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved bases with two matching angel wing shells and adorned with coordinating natural forming baroque pearls. The hand-carved, gold le...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Two rows of large polished shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knott...

A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...

Standout group of three organic turbo Marmoratus shells rare and unusual for their giant size, showing two jade banded turbo shells and one pearl band...

Conceptual artist assemblage “ Transgenerational transfer”.

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...

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 ...

A large and impressive steel sculpture by world renowned artist Guy Dill. It consists of black welded steel circa 1990's. Welded signature.

Two good Franz Bergmann Austrian cold painted bronze figures now mounted in highly architectural Moroccan Moorish style carved and inlaid wood brackets, early 20th century, Austria a...

Imbue your space with the romance of antiquity and the serenity of the coast with this magnificent pair of vintage carved stone shell fonts. Sculpte...

The top of an original antique rice pounder taken from my private collection. We added hand cut mother of pearl shell into the center of this beautiful rare teak wood. Great as an ar...

Pair of 18th century Italian scroll candlesticks adorned with natural forming copper and natural forming baroque pearls mounted on copper in matrix. These candlesticks were once us...

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...

The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...

2020 handmade shell ball sculpture.

Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...

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...

A delicate coastal-style composition crafted from a large natural scallop shell, which serves as a container for a carefully curated selection of conch shells, tropical shells, white...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base with fossil coral and coordinating shells on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found an...

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...

18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...

A rare sculptural quartz geode in matrix with a natural formed crystal and baroque pearl. This specimen is from the Appalachian region of North Carolina. This was dug by hand and in...

Pair of 17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' bases from Tuscany topped with polished ammonites and adorned with citron crystal quartz points. These fragments are from a church in...

Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic crystals. The missing sunrays are replaced with the smoky quartz crystal points...

18th century Italian gilded hand-carved fragment crest mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The gilded fragment was originally from a historic...

A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. The combination of the glittery silver pyrite and the alluring shape of the black coral creates a sculptural ...

This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribes. Made from sculpted resin and adorned with natural feathers, shells, seeds, resin, and beeswax, it authentically reproduces the ceremonial skulls once displayed as symbols of strength and honor. Each piece is hand-assembled using traditional techniques, with intricate details that evoke both mysticism and cultural depth. The crown of natural feathers, the central shell in the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets filled with organic materials reflect historic embalming rituals. This tribal skull...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted on chalcopyrite and adorned with baroque pearls. This fragment was originally part of a candlestick from a historical church in I...

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...

18th century Italian fragment with gold mica and baroque pearls on a phantom optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with...

18th century Italian fragment adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with na...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a coordinating silver-leaf shell. The hand-carved, 18th century silver candlestick top origin...

A beautiful organic sculptural clam shell on a solid Lucite base. This piece is glamorous and Classic. The oval base beautifully displays the ultra polished shell...

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

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

Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calci...

A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells, siliquaria, and natural forming baroque pearls. The vases originally came from a church in A...

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca vase mounted with mica and tourmaline and adorned natural-forming baroque pearls. The mica and baroque pearls perfe...

Splendid Florida Venice Mermaid with conch shell mounted installation on a hot pink hat. Oc with sea shells trim trim border.

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

18th century Italian gold leaf candlestick top with polished fossil agate coral and natural forming Baroque pearls. The 18th century fragment comes from Tuscany and has the original candlestick wax...

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

Shadowbox frame wall mirror decorated with faden crystal points and fossil shells.

1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.

Mixed media sculpture, by noted contemporary artist, John Newman (American, b. 1952). The piece was first shown at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery solo exhibition show entitled, “Spoonfuls”, A series of small mixed-media sculptures. The unique expressive piece is constructed of straw, shell, cast acrylic, plexiglass, wood, papier mache, Japanese paper, aqua resin, gold leaf, acrylic paint, approx 9"h x 14"l x 6"w Provenance: A Private Collection: 888 Park Avenue, NYC; work appeared at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery, NYC. Solo exhibition March 26 - April 30 2016. About the artist (from the artist’s website): John Newman is a New York-based artist. He was born in Flushing, New York, and received his BA from Oberlin College. He attended the Whitney Museum Study Program in 1972, received his MFA in 1975 from the Yale School of Art...

Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Francisco. Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...

This mid-century modern shell-encrusted sculpture is a striking example of artistic creativity combined with natural beauty. The piece features a spherical form entirely covered with...

Aluminum Butterfly Sculpture By Artist Michael Gitter Offered for sale is a polished aluminum butterfly sculpture by Miami based artist Michael Gitter. This sculpture is made of tw...

This carved Tekoteko sculpture is a striking example of traditional carving brought into a contemporary art context. The figure is rendered in warm-toned wood, its surface defined by...