![A Songye Figure, "nkishi": Figur, "nkisi" Songye, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Horn, Kaurischnecke. H 28,5 cm. Provenienz: - Imelda und Paul Berger-Frei, Riehen. - Erbengemeinschaft Berger-Frei, Basel. Die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![A Songye Figure, "nkishi": Figur, "nkisi" Songye, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Horn, Kaurischnecke. H 28,5 cm. Provenienz: - Imelda und Paul Berger-Frei, Riehen. - Erbengemeinschaft Berger-Frei, Basel. Die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Etched Seashell Art Assortment: Etched Seashell Art Assortment (8) shells having writing, painting / cameos as well as an abalone bell Property from: a Private Collector, Rockford, Ilinois Height: 3 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Two Pieces of American Coin Silver: A tea caddy spoon with bright-cut decoration and a shell form bowl by John Husband, Philadelphia circa 1795 and a fiddle thread shell egg spoon by Robert Dunlevy circa 1800, Philadelphia.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645625_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![A Group of Four English Marquetry Tea Caddies: A Group of Four English Marquetry Tea Caddies Second Half 18th Century comprising a pair of oval shaped example with shell marquetry on lid and body, a similarly decorated rectangle example and an ova](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/333985/180460060_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718895978)
![TASTE SETTER BY SIGMA Porc Planter w Shell Rim: Underside is inscribed TASTE SETTER BY SIGMA. Planter is white toned and porcelain. Piece has hexagonal shape. Planter has beveled seashell derail around rim. Piece measures approximately 6 inches tal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![SILVER SEA SHELL SCULPTURE OF DOG BY AURELIO TENO: Aurelio Teno, Spanish, French, 1927 to 2013, natural specimen sculpture of a hoop jumper dog. The sculpture is composed of a Tiger cyprea shell body, Silver metal, and encrusted with Coral stone eyes.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Burl Walnut Inlaid Tea Caddy, 19th Century: Burl Walnut Inlaid Tea Caddy, 19th Century, with conch shell inlays, line banding and a geometric paterae to the top Height 4.5 in. Width 4.75 in. Depth 4 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6681/333076/179801324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718285153)
![A George III Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy: A George III Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy Circa 1800 Height 5 x width 8 x depth 5 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from the Charlecote Antique Store, Kansas City, Missouri NOTE: Charlecote](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/333985/180460040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718895978)
![Vintage Coastal Shells Encrusted Candle Holder: Vintage Coastal Shells Encrusted Candle Holder. 10 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6103/332985/179751610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718049914)
![A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AUTOMATION MANTEL CLOCK: A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AUTOMATION MANTEL CLOCK the case surmounted by Neptune above stylised waves and shell enclosing a silvered Roman dial fronting an eight day spring driven movement with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161699_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 103.3 Grams: Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 3 Round ball feetNicely markedCircumference approx 40cmDiameter approx 12.5cmHeight approx 2cmWeight approx 103.3 Grams](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180232501_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718592303)
![Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Design Brush Pot: Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Design Brush PotDimension:170 x 165 (mm)6.69 x 6.50 (inches)Weight: 3.18 lbs/ 1445 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/332203/179161260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718566840)
![19th C. Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle Figurine: 19th Century Japanese Polychrome Turtle on Shell Netsuke Figurine. Signed. Measures 1-3/8" x 3" x 2-3/8". Condition: Normal seam split to the surface otherwise good condition. Estimate 50 - 250 Domest](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![19th C. Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle Figurine: 19th Century Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle on Shell Netsuke Figurine. Signed. Measures 1-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 2-3/8". Condition: Normal seam split otherwise good condition. Estimate 50 - 250 Domestic s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![Tramp Art Picture Frame & Small Sea Shell Photo Frame: Carved Tramp Art Picture Frame & Small Photo Frame with applied Seashells. Tramp Art Frame- 18 3/4" x 25 3/4" Seashell - 11" x 7 3/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/333908/180422748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719000123)
![Polyanitsa, Old Russian Female Warrior, A Rare Mid 20th C. USSR Hand Painted Figurine: Polyanitsa, Old Russian/Ukraine Female Warrior, A Rare Mid 20th C. USSR Hand Painted Porcelain Statue, Shiny iridescent shell color finished, Hallmarked. H 12" x 5.5" x 5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6197/333637/180229181_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718576029)
![Tom Clark Gnome Dinah With Golf Ball Under Shell.: Tom Clark Gnome Dinah With Golf Ball Under Shell. This is approx 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and it weighs 0.75lb. Has some signs of wear and a little bit of the blue paint from the hood shif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334188/180595105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719016406)
![MUNAFO COASTAL SILVER PEWTER PICTURE FRAME: MUNAFO COASTAL SILVER PEWTER WITH GOLD PICTURE FRAME - COASTAL SEASHELL CONCH SHELL MOTIF -3" APPROX -DP61724ST](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4825/334190/180584391_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719047326)
![MUNAFO COASTAL PEWTER PICTURE FRAME 8": MUNAFO COASTAL SILVER PEWTER WITH GOLD PICTURE FRAME -COASTALSCALLOPED SHELL FISH AND FLOWER MOTIF -VERY GOOD PRE OWNED CONDITION -DP61724](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4825/334190/180584093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719047326)
![Antique Japanese Okimono Figurine: Antique Japanese Polychrome Carved Okimono Fisherman Figurine with Conch Shell. Signed. Measures 6-1/4" x 2-1/2". We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Mu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/413/334193/180584701_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719004370)
![Garden / Architectural: a reconstituted stone pedestal planter of urn form, with floral and shell: Garden / Architectural: a reconstituted stone pedestal planter of urn form, with floral and shell detail, approx 17 1/2" tall, 21 1/2" in diameter Please Note - we do not make reference to the conditi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332684/179715841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122008)
![A group of silver caddy spoons: A group of silver caddy spoons to include a George III example by Walter Brind, London 1790, with shell bowl, etched with Saint Michael to the handle, 'forgotten' engraved verso 8.5cm long, another Ge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![A GOOD GEORGE III SHELL INLAID SATINWOOD OCTAGONAL SHAPED TEA CADDY: A GOOD GEORGE III SHELL INLAID SATINWOOD OCTAGONAL SHAPED TEA CADDY with inlaid stringing to the edge and shell inlays, having a later lined interior (16.5cm wide 10cm deep 12.5cm high )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
News about Shell Decorative Objects
![Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/besmart-copy-6.jpg)
Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady
NEW YORK — Among the most classic pieces in the realm of jewelry is the elegantly simple cameo. Typically featuring portraits of women or mythological scenes, cameo jewelry has been carved for centuries out of hard natural materials such as stone, but shell cameos might be the most beautiful examples of the form.
![WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-5.jpg)
WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25
STOURPAINE, U.K. – Onslow Auctioneers will hold its 38th winter auction of vintage posters on Friday, November 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Top lots include a trio of extremely rare posters by the great master Leonetto Cappiello and an exceptionally scarce World War II-era poster that has gained the nickname the “Blonde […]
![Miscellaneana: Shell art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_0105_Shells5_large.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Shell art
LONDON – Fate found us in Florida for the Christmas and New Year holiday, yet far from the madding Disney crowds. I wrote this with one eye on the sun setting over a nearly deserted beach. The only crowds there are the shell collectors, out in numbers of at least a dozen after high tide, […]
![Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1209_onslows57_lead.jpg)
Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20
STOURPAINE, England – A rare and beautiful Shell Oil and Petrol poster by Jean d’Ylen, a French master of poster design, is one of the great items that Onslows will be offering in a Winter Vintage Posters auction on Friday, Dec. 20. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The poster was discovered among a collection […]