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Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture
Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
for life to find a way to thrive, even in the most unlikely circumstances. This snail shell once
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Maple
"A Day Without Rain", Oil Painting
By Martin Wittfooth
Located in Denver, CO
depicts a giant elephant with a giant snail shell trampling through an abandoned flooded city while
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
. Four snail shells sit along the rim of the top and two braided handles adorn the sides. A fantastic
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Clock of the Art Nouveau Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
it, decor of braiding and two snail shells.
Gilt bronze background dial indicating hours in Arabic
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
the Artist: Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells, dried
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Walnut Wood Lyonnaise Buffet with St. Cyr Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
the deeply carved circles of the central snail shell and scalloped shell ornamentation on the two end
Category
Antique 19th Century French Buffets
A small studio glass sculpture by Joerg F. Zimmermann, made 2016
By Jörg F. Zimmermann
Located in Aachen, DE
cones, snail shells, etc.
Being educated in the coldworking studio of his parents, havinf studied
Category
2010s German Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Barbara Heinrich Vivid Multi-Color Sapphire Gold Navette Drop Earrings
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first
Category
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
Granite Buddha Head, Early 1900
s, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-shell curled hair, elongated ears, half-closed eyes
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Barbara Heinrich Natural Oval Blue Zircon White Diamond Granulated Rim Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry collections. Selling
Category
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Dendrite Agate One of a Kind Gold Ribbon Ring, Barbara Heinrich 2023
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
Hallmarked.
About the Maker - Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail
Category
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Pear Drop One of a Kind Gold Ribbon Ring, Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
.
About the Maker - Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells
Category
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Barbara Heinrich Ethereal Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ribbon Wrap One of a Kind Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry collections
Category
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Barbara Heinrich Fiery Faceted Ethiopian Opal Multiwrap Gold Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
, Germany, where she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry
Category
2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Barbara Heinrich Glowing Gem Aquamarine Oval Gold One of a Kind Ribbon Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
Hallmarked.
About the Maker - Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail
Category
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom-Cut Rainbow Moonstone Gold One of a Kind Ribbon Ring, Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry collections. Selling
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Electric Red Opal Gold Blade of Grass Ring, Barbara Heinrich 2023
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
- Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and
Category
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lao Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
earlobes that flare outwards, and a head of hair arranged in neat snail shell curls surmounted by a
Category
Antique Early 1700s Laotian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Barbara Heinrich One of a Kind Iridescent White Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
.
About the Maker - Barbara Heinrich grew up in Heilbronn, Germany, where she collected snail shells
Category
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
French, 20th Century mixed media construction of
sur la place
(on the beach)
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
colour, with "phantom" plates made of transparent plexiglass, and finally the use of snail shells for the
Category
20th Century Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Wood
Barbara Heinrich One of a Kind Boulder Opal White Diamond Handmade Gold Necklace
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry collections. Selling her
Category
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Italian Brass and Shell Nautical Snail Art Sculpture
Located in London, GB
shell on its back. The snail is beautifully detailed with a curved body and antennae.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Vintage Bronze Snail with Glass Shell Body and Electrified Lamp
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze snail with glass shell body from the mid 20th century, with electrified lamp. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Evolution of a Vantage Point 3/4 - surrealist, male, figurative bronze sculpture
By P. Roch Smith
Located in Bloomfield, ON
of petals in a flower, the spiral of a snail’s shell) to select appropriate heights for each figure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Emerald Oval White Diamond Yellow Gold Crevasse Necklace, Barbara Heinrich 2025
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
, Germany, where she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry
Category
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Sculpture “Monkey Studying a Snail” by Emmanuel Fremiet ca. 1895
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMMANUEL FREMIET
French, 1824-1910
"Singe à l’escargot" (Monkey Studying a Snail)
Patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Snail and Sea Shell earring studs in gold one of a kind in stock
Located in London, GB
look.
Sea Snail Weight: 2.4 grams Dimensions 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Sea Shell Weight: 2.4 grams Dimensions 1.2
Category
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Glowing Hexagonal Ruby Crystal Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, Barbara Heinrich 2025
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
, where she collected snail shells, dried noodles, and broken glass to cultivate her first jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1950s, was often crafted using
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1950s, was often crafted using
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
Wind of Change II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
materials in his works, materials as sea shells, periwinkle shells, snail shells, wood, jute, plastic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Atelewo Eni (Hands Don
t Deceive)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
sea shells, periwinkle shells, snail shells, wood, jute, plastic, mirror, seeds stones, shoes, leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Family Bond
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
range of materials in his works, materials as sea shells, periwinkle shells, snail shells, wood, jute
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
French Surrealist Trompe L
oeil Still Life Lithograph of Sewing Machine Feathers
Located in Surfside, FL
, dark way;
Still life with pelota , 1976, lithograph;
Snail shells , 1991, dark way ;
Two violins , 1992
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original "Ghost Snail" in Cast Fiberglass by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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The shell of the snail is removable, and we have set a small latern inside to illuminate the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures
Large Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murano Art Glass Snail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
which glows under backlight as pictured with similar glass snail with a blue shell.
Circa 1960, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Deco Barware Macassar and Chrome Carved Snail Cocktail Picks
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Features a lovely carved snail with Macassar wood shell and chromed metal body with eight metal cocktail
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Clip Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Textured Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Snail
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Tall Decorative Tribal Art
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Antique Decorative Tribal Art on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Antique Decorative Art Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Petite Shiva Cats Eye Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
of Snail found off the coast of Thailand. It is the “trap door” or Operculum of the shell the snail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Fantastic Italian Opalescent and Iredescent Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
shell or snail. It has an opalescent and irresdescent finish. The unusual colors are pearlized yellow to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Palissy Ware Platter, 19th Century
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, crayfish and small turtle. Interspersed are a snail and numerous shells. Each creature is realistically
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica
Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860
Located in London, GB
of small to very large edible sea snails. The shell of the abalone is exceptionally strong and is
Category
Antique 1860s French Cabinets
Pair of Bronze Ormolu Marble Pedestal Urns Auguste Nicolas Cain, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
feature naturalistic decoration comprising of lizards, snails, vines and grapes.
One thing is certain
Category
Antique 1850s French Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Silver Snail Shell Case Box Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Antique silver box pendant in the shape of a large snail shell. The shell is beautifully engraved
Category
Antique 1860s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver
Vintage Cast Stone Snail Shell Garden Ornament
Located in South Salem, NY
Unique cast stone garden statue in the shape of a snail shell. Made in England in the early 20th
Category
Vintage 1910s British Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Hermès Vintage Yellow Gold Snail Shell Pin Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable vintage Snail Shell pin brooch made by Hermès of 18k textured yellow gold. Stamped with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brass Snail Shell Paperweight or Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual yet decorative object in the shape of this snail shell in solid patinated brass. It can be
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Elizabeth Gage 18 Karat Gold Snail Shell Earclips
By Elizabet Gage
Located in New York, NY
Chic 18 karat yellow gold ear clips by Elizabeth Gage in the shape of a snail shell. The detailed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Costis" Snail Shell Ring with 4.05cts Cushion Peridot
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Ring with a 4.05 cts Cushion Peridot.
Costis loves to observe nature; the sea
Category
2010s Greek Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Abstract Drawing Study of a Log with Snail Shells
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract figurative painting with a log and snail shells. The work is done with pinks and orange
Category
1960s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Graphite
Pair of Resin Snail Shell Lamps, France 1970
s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
An unusual pair of lamps made out of resin in the form of snail shells, France 1970’s. The resin
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Large Green Coquille Snail Shell Ceramic Cachepot, Mid-Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large ceramic cachepot or planter shaped like a snail shell, superb green glaze. Very good used
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coastal Snail Shell and Rope Vase Hand Made in the Philippines
By Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage coastal hand made vase from the Philippines. Hand crafted and encrusted in natural snail
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Shell, Rope, Paper
Miriam Haskell Summer Shell Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Miriam Haskell necklace composed of dozens of lustrous natural white snail shells. Large
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
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