26th Oct, 2021 11:00

From the Curious to the Extraordinary

 
  Lot 141
 

THREE PAIRS OF CARVED NAUTILUS SHELLS TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER

THREE PAIRS OF CARVED NAUTILUS SHELLS TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER

of Conchology interest, the seashells all with pierced and carved decoration, the first pair with a tropical scene with a palm tree and hut and a house by a lake (15cm wide), the second European landscapes (15cm), the third with flower heads, (14cm), together with a further pierced shell, now damaged, raised on a bronze dolphin cast base and ebonised plinth, 20cm high overall (7)

Provenance: Marie-Claude Fabius, a respected London antiques dealer was passionate about her treasured shell collection, amassed over many years. She descended from a long dynasty of famous Parisian antique dealers.

Sold for £875

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