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Deep Sea Cog
Located in Napa, CA
. Today it is common, ex-pected, even boring. I pour and drip gallons upon gallons of paint, accreting
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare and likely unique five tier shell folly in the form of a pyramid or temple filled with sea
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Sea Shell White Lacquer Painted Iron Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mirror made of cast iron artistically decorated with sea shells and sea stare motifs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Sea Shells 2
By Christopher Langstroth
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Solitary woman at the sea shore. The woman is enveloped in a sea of blues, greens and purples
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Sea Fan Shells Oyster Plate
By Haviland Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A porcelain oyster plate with six shell shaped wells, each showing a hand painted sea life specimen
Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Gutherz Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Sea Green Shells Oyster Plate
By Oscar Gutherz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink scallop shell sauce well. Sea grasses and a variety of shells are hand painted against a mint
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Marcello Fantoni Decorative Sea Shell
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Fantoni Italy Decorative Ceramic Sea Shell
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coral branches along with various smaller sea shells. A hand-painted deep green rim surrounds four
Category

Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Roberto Estevez Exquisite Bull Sculpture with Sea Shells 1980s Signed
By Roberto Estevez 1
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite unique sculpture of a stylized bull composed of sea shells with etched brass elements and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Circle of Shells - Original Oil Painting on Silver Leaf, Sea Shell Arrangement
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
. A circle of 12 sea shells are arranged atop a reflective surface. Placed in a circle, the shells
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Silver

Pair of Tole Lamps with Sea Shells
Located in Water Mill, NY
Elegant-Hand Painted tole lamps with Sea Shells
Category

Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Sea Shell Centerpiece, Regency Period.
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
porcelain making with a grouping of beautiful naturalistic sea shells representing many different species
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

She sells sea shells, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Carolynne Coulson
Located in Yardley, PA
and light fade. MEDIUM: Acrylic paint and mixed media on stretched canvas. DIMENSIONS
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sea Snail Fossils - Sea Shell Still Life on Two Toned Olive Colored Background
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
Two small snail shell fossils are the subject of this realistic painting by Helen Oh. They are
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sea Shell Still Life (Red), Original Oil Painting with Shells, Coins and Orb
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
The inherently beautiful sand dollars and sea shells are arranged on a silver tray and flanked by
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Antique English Watercolor and Gouache Still Life with Sea Shells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
exotic sea shells in a centerpiece, expertly arranged and executed in ambitious realism. Presented in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Sea Shells Sherry Glasses
Located in Corsham, GB
Still life scene with trinkets. Presented in a black wooden frame with gilt detailing. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Porcelain Plate, Minton, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
artist Wenceslas (William) Mussill. The plate has an aquatic scene with sea shells in the centre and
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

A Chamberlain s Worcester Porcelain Basket and Cover decorated with Sea Shells.
By Royal Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
The circular basket is finely painted with two large panels of sea shells and sea weed between a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

"What is the sea singing about in a shell?" Summer seascape
Located in Zofingen, AG
"What is the sea singing about in a shell?" Summer seascape. Painted in oil on canvas.
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Vintage 1930 s Silk Painted Mermaid Dress Halter Neck Sea Shell Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
chest measurement. A small paint mark along the base of the left hand side shell. Gentle age marks along
Category

1930s Evening Dresses

Regency Period Flight, Barr Barr Worcester Sea-Shell Porcelain Plates
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester sea-shell decorated porcelain plates, circa 1815 The flight
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Nautilus and Abalone, Sea Shells Still Life, Original Oil Painting on Panel
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
The two shells - a nautilus and an abalone - are beautiful in their simplicity in this still life
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sea Shells in Blue, Oil on Panel Still Life Painting with Seashell Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
painted with such luxurious strokes of paint you can feel the volume of these grand shells with your eyes
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Hidden Shell, Nature Inspired Abstract Sea, Primary Tones Coral Diptych on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hidden Shell by Romina Milano immerses viewers in a kaleidoscope of marine life, where vibrant
Category

2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Gouache

Regency Period Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Sea-Shell Porcelain Plates
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester sea-shell decorated pair of porcelain plates, circa 1815. The
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

E.M. Thompson - Framed 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Sea Shells
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine still life study depicting a large jug and a bowl of seashells. The artist has wonderfully captured the light from above as it reflects off the ornaments. Well presented ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Sea Shell
By George Goodwin Kilburne
Located in Corsham, GB
Still Life, oil on canvas. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Shells on Lacquer Tray, Oil on Panel with Silver Leaf Still Life Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
. Three sea shells and a chunk of red coral are arranged atop a reflective lacquer tray, the glossy red
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Sculptural Italian Neoclassical Carved and Painted Shell Swivel Stool
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This carved and painted stool feature a sea shell shaped seat which by a swivel is adjustable in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

Sail Boat and Nautilus, Model Boat and Sea Shells, Oil and Gold Leaf on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
adaptability. These sea creatures live a mysterious existence, and after death, provide a vital service to
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Unusual Spode Porcelain Shell-Moulded Basket
By B. Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
exterior is formed by alternating moulded sea shells painted in blue, pink and yellow above a mottled green
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Painted Carved Mirror C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mirror frame is a carved and painted splender of the sea with shells, waves, sea horses
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
shell. The borders are painted with a variety of sea shells. Shell edge bordering made its first
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Dinner Plates

Pair oval English hand painted tea canister lamps
Located in New York, NY
sea shells and branches of coral. 28" Height to shade rest, 13" Width, 9" Depth
Category

Vintage 1950s British Table Lamps

Italian Terra Cotta Elephant Drink Stand or Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
painted flowers, fruit, sea shells and cornucopia. Signed made in Italy on the bottom.
Category

20th Century Italian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Continental Porcelain Peach Gold Triangle-Design Oyster Plate Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Pretty hand-painted crab with sea-shells in peach, umber and gold colors.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular Art Nouveau Fish Service by Limoge
Located in New York, NY
become an instant heirloom.The 12 smaller plates all feature hand painted fish ,shells and sea grass.
Category

20th Century French Dinner Plates

Pair of Gorgeous Cobalt Blue and Gilded A.P. F. Limoges, France Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
painted vases from Limoges, France. Hand painted with lovely sea shells and gilding. The harbor scene
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Fine Antique Hand Painted "Sea Shell" Bowl, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb antique was crafted likely
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Italian Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A very cool mid century Italian hand carved wooden sea shell with white painted surface. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Untitled (Sea Shell)
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite, small still-life painting of a Conch shell by artist George Milton. Born in 1919
Category

1960s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sea/Shell, Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's "Sea/Shell" is an oil on board created in 2020 depicting a sea shell floating above
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
in France. It features a beautifully hand painted pink and orange sea shell with black accents and
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shells On The Beach
By Zbigniew Kopania
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Sea shells on the beach oil on canvas. Zbigniew Kopania, artist painter, cinematographer, born
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Silver Sea Shells in Varying in Shape and Size
Located in Astoria, NY
Sea shells in varied shapes and sizes. All nine have been painted in a silver tone. The paint has
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Clam Shell and Onion Shell, Oil on Panel Still Life Painting with Two Sea Shells
Located in Chicago, IL
The two shells, a clam shell and an onion shell, are beautiful in their simplicity in this still
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Sea Shell Dish from Choisy-le-Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Dallas, TX
seashell. Both vase and platter are hand painted with pastel colors. The decorative bowl is in excellent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Blue Fossil Shell, Single Sea Shell Fossil on a Deep Brown Toned Background
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Blue Fossil Shell" is deceptive. Upon further look, the viewer sees the faint
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Shell (Small Still Life Oil Painting of Sea Shell in Brown Wood Frame)
By Matthew Hopkins
Located in Hudson, NY
Small still life painting of spiral sea shell on brown background oil on panel 5 x 5 inches, 9.5 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Aqua Bailer Shell - Single Bailer Sea Shell on Brown Table w/ Watered Backdrop
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
Sea and the Philippines. This large, prehistoric sea snail shell could traditionally be used by
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bailer Shell - Single Bailer Sea Shell on Brown Table w/ Green Watered Backdrop
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Bailer Shell" is deceptive. The upturned pale yellow shell sits upon a deep
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Clam Shell - Single Yellow Sea Shell on Brown Table with Silver Leaf Overlay
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Clam Shell" is deceptive. The small upturned yellow and rose clam shell sits
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Silver

Bubble Turnip Shell, Rapa Rapa Sea Shell Fossil on Mahogany Table, Oil on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Bubble Turnip Shell", (aka Rapa Rapa) is deceptive. Upon further look, the
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Watercolors of Sea Shell Vignettes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Each monogrammed BZ. Set of four pastel watercolors of various types of shells and seaweed. Two on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Paintings

Materials

Paper

Still Life Oil Painting of Fish, Original Antique Herrings and Sea Shell
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique Still Life Oil Painting of Herrings and sea shell, rare and stunning antique oil on
Category

1920s French School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Shell Porcelain Plates French Rousseau, Set of 6 or 12
Located in Essex, MA
Sea shell porcelain plates French Rousseau Rue Coquillère- Set of 12 light yellow and blue
Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Painted Sea Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of painted sea shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct painted sea shells — often made from ceramic, porcelain and paint — can elevate any home. There are 18 antique and vintage painted sea shells for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Painted sea shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency painted sea shells are consistently popular styles. Many painted sea shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Fos Ceramiche, Minton and Chamberlains Worcester produced popular painted sea shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Painted Sea Shells?

Painted sea shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.