Carved Mahogany Sea Turtle Sculpture on Wood Base
Updated August 23, 2026
| Lot number | 14 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | 09-01-2026 J. Strongwater, Lladro's, Murano, Lalique |
| Date | September 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Tom Hall Auctions, Inc |
| Location | Schnecksville, Pennsylvania |
A hand-carved sea turtle sculpture with a polished, variegated grain finish. The turtle is rendered in a swimming pose, featuring incised geometric motifs on the shell and flippers to represent biological scutes and scales. The item is atwo-piece assembly, with the turtle body resting on a vertical dowel integrated into a naturalistic wood branch base. The base is formed from a weathered segment of wood with two smaller branches attached to create a tripod support. No maker marks, signatures, or inscriptions are visible on the sculpture. 15.5 x 17 x 9.75 inches. The sculpture is in good condition with minor signs of wear. The natural wood branch base exhibits drying cracks and splits typical of weathered timber. A small natural void or wood inclusion is present on the underside of the shell near the central 15.5 x 17 x 9.75 inches.
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