Lot # 24 - Curated 12pc Decorative Ceramic Snail Figurine Collection

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 06-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 13-Oct-2026 7:23:00 PM
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Description :

 
Decorative snail figurines in mixed materials and styles, ranging from brightly patterned contemporary pieces to more naturalistic ceramic and glass forms

  • Mexican Folk Art (Tonala & Talavera): Multiple pieces feature traditional hand-painted patterns, including the large tan-and-green patterned snail on the right and the vibrant, metallic-accented blue snail on the lower tier. These pieces showcase intricate floral motifs, cross-hatching, and glassy glazes distinctive of Mexican artisanal workshops like Erandi Tonala.
  •  Textured & Studio Art Pottery: The top tier highlights diverse surface techniques, including a large chalky-white carved stoneware snail on the left, an amber-glazed ribbed shell with a bright orange body in the center, and a deep-green incised clay shell on the far right featuring openings designed to double as a flower frog or pencil holder. 
  • Whimsical Miniatures: The display includes several smaller companion pieces, such as a stylized cartoon-like snail with a long neck and large eyes, tiny glazed porcelain snails, a translucent glass figurine, and a small blue-and-white patterned miniature matching the larger folk-art variants. 


Includes both larger display snails and small miniature accents, each with unique color, texture, and artistic detailing. A charming, whimsical assortment ideal for collectors or decorative styling.


White 6” Tall 

Dark Amber Glass 4” Tall


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