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Description
This is a beautifully crafted shell art piece set inside an ornate, vintage frame.
Frame
• The frame is carved …
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This is a beautifully crafted shell art piece set inside an ornate, vintage frame.
Frame
• The frame is carved in a baroque or rococo style, with flowing scrollwork and floral embellishments in each corner.
• Its finish is distressed gold with hints of antique patina, giving it an aged, luxurious character.
Composition
• At the center sits a large, polished nautilus-like shell, which serves as the focal point.
• Surrounding it are symmetrical arrangements of smaller shells:
• Four fan-shaped scallop shells placed at the cardinal points (top, bottom, left, right).
• Small oval and teardrop-shaped shells form circular and curved patterns around the scallops, creating a sense of motion.
• Tiny spiral shells are placed in each corner, anchoring the composition visually.
Background
• The shells are mounted against a muted teal-blue backdrop, which enhances their creamy white tones and provides a coastal elegance.
Overall Impression
The artwork feels both architectural and organic, balancing symmetry with natural variation. The ornate frame elevates the seashells into a fine art presentation, blending coastal inspiration with antique refinement.
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- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Shell
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Teal
- Condition Notes
- Good condition Good condition less
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