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Description
NATURALIA
Set of 15 shells
One Strombidae shell (16 x 22 x 19 cm) with a pink interior and cracked porcelain
One Strombidae shell (16 x 25.5 x 18 cm) with an orange interior and porcelain-coloured exterior
Six pearly abalones, also known as ‘sea ears’, with an iridescent mother-of-pearl interior featuring bluish, golden and pinkish hues (between 4 and 12 cm)
A cock’s-comb conch shell (11 x 7 x 5 cm) in shades of chocolate
A marine gastropod shell known as Cittarium pica, diameter approx. 5 cm
Five pieces of coral skeleton, three of which are known as ‘brains’ (between 5 and 8 cm)
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About the sale
Shadows and Wonders: Trianon’s mysterious cabinet of curiosities
Auction location
Auction time
10/31/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
François Mallet & Trianon Auctions
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