19th Century Shell Sculpture

A pair of alabaster cups and Two Abalone shells. France XIXth

This stunning table-top display features a large cameo created by the talented artist Raffaele Pernice. The cameo is set in a beautifully engraved gold mount, which adds a touch of l...

This bronze sculpture representing a nymph with the Borghese shell of the 19th century and was made after the sculptor Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720).

A very appealing pale 19th century tortoise carapace that is on a turned mahogany stand of the same period. The carapace does have old marks and knocks but is solid. it hangs on the ...

Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the life of Jesus.

Exceptionally large Burmese dry lacquer statue of Buddha. Standing on a wood plinth base, the figure depicted with right hand in abhaya mudra symbolizing an absence of fear; the left...

Spectacular and rare pair of Marly Horses on their pedestal Boulle marquetry, 19th century. The color is superb: Black medal. A true pair of the exceptionally fine, of quali...

Vietnamese/Southern Chinese Catholic Latin cross, Dalbergia Cochinchinensis inlaid with sea snail shell from the South China sea having decorative floral scrolling and Christian reli...

Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...

Vide poche austro-hongrois, fin XIXe, constitué d'un corps en coquillage rehaussé par un lézard en bronze finement ciselé. L'objet est en bon etat hormis deux petits chocs dans l...

19th century Indonesian mollusk shell on stand. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under water for over 100 years. Stand measures 3.5" x 3.5".

I'd love to say: Older than the sea but. From the Mediterranean to the Pacific, these beauties take my breath away. May be sold separately.

19th century Indonesian set of two mollusk shells on stands. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under water for over 100 years. One measures 6" diameter and 13" tall One mea...

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...

Oversized 19th century shells Very rare for the dimensions.

19th century Thailand set of three extra large mussel shells on stand. Beautiful natural fossil growth from being submerged underwater. Measures: 14" tall x 6" wide stand measures ...

A pair of Victorian cameo carved conch shells depicting Medusa. The scene is delicately carved in varying degrees of relief, with the foreground carved in the highest relief to the b...

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell, 19th century. 3.5" H x 5.25" W x 3.75" D. Provenance: From a 390 West End Avenue Estate.

This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition, and it does have the wiring for wall mounting.

Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases.

Late 19th century Batak mounted carved bone/shell artifact/mask Measures: 11.75 inch H x 4.75 inch W x 1.50 inch D Base 2.5 inch x 4 inch

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle shell. Elegant and mighty. A wonderfully naturalistic design tortoise shell.

A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 70 cm. Very good condition.

A 19th century Italian Crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.

A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood. H.: 75 cm. Very good condition.

Vintage shell rings on stand. These antique tribal shell rings are carved from a pacific claim shell and was once use as a currency exchange is now used for decorative art! Usi...

Large lofty wall hanging 19th century turtle shell with its iconic form and alluring organic variegated color scheme.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle shell. Elegant and mighty. A wonderfully naturalistic design tortoise shell.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle shell. Elegant and mighty. A wonderfully naturalistic design tortoise shell.

This pair of decorative motifs is in a stylized form of acanthus leaf shells. They are most often part of another more elaborate architectural piece. This motif is often seen at the ...

Made from giant shell into a polished decorative ring on custom iron mount Formed from a section of a pacific claim shell, using a technique using sand and a bamboo grinder. Origi...

Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural piece of art for display. In very good condition.

A large 19th century country house clam shell, of good proportions and overall good condition for age, I would assume the clam has spent a number of years in the elements due to its ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...

200 Year Old tortoise shell.

Antique giant clam shell natural history specimen ( Tridacna Gigas ) in beautifully aged old surface. Circa 1900. Measures 22 inches wide x 15 1/2 inches deep x 11 inches high. Look ...

Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and unique organic patched color scheme.

Intricately carved antique natural shall cameo displayed in a small wood wall plaque, sold by Closson’s Art Gallery of Cincinnati. Measures: 3.5” x 0.75” x 2.5” / Cameo - 1.875” x...

Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.

Handsome very large tortoise shell mounted on brass base with verdigris patina
At one time was wired for a light with French hardware.

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.

19th century French crucifix with metal filigree and a bisque corpus Christi decorated with fossil shells on Lucite.

Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns and unusually large size.

A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and slight natural sheen. Has some nibbles and chips to the rim, sits sturdy on a f...

Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most profound sculptural achievements with iconic form and variegated finish.

Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One of Mother nature's most iconic creations.

Standout large hand polished green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush variegated organic colors. Truly one of mother nature's most ingenious designs.

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

A Victorian pair of shell and coral floral arrangements on carved and gilded wooden base. Each of the two compositions features a base in sculpted and carved fruit wood, gilded which...

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

A charming Burmese carved teak figure of the Buddha, lacquered, gilt and embellished with glass "jewels" and shell inlaid eyes, Mandalay Period, late 19th century. The historical...

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

19th century Italian painted and gilded frame fragment adorned baroque pearls and mounted on apophyllite, stilbite, and baroque pearls. The 19th century Italian fragment was origina...