A few examples of appraisal values for
CRAB

• CRABS AND BIRD, FANSComprising of
  CRABS AND BIRD, FANSComprising of two rounded fans, the first depicting a bird standing on a blossoming plum tree branches, signed by the artist with one seal, ink and color on paper; the second depicting four crabs, ink on paper, signedwith two artist's seals, hanging scroll. D:29; D:30
• PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA
  PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA CRAB PLATE Portugual19th CenturySculpted red crab over textured plat face surrounded by shells and garnishes with mottled blue, brown, green, and orange rim.
• Painted plaster figure of a
  Painted plaster figure of a youthful crab gatherer mounted on marble base Estimate $ 60-90 No condition report supplied.
• PATINATED METAL FIGHTING CRAB AND
  PATINATED METAL FIGHTING CRAB AND AN IRON BEETLE FORM BOOT JACKPatinated Metal Fighting Crab and an Iron Beetle Form Boot Jack
• BETSEY RICE CERAMIC MODEL OF A
  BETSEY RICE CERAMIC MODEL OF A CRABBETSEY RICE CERAMIC MODEL OF A CRAB, signed 'Betsey Rice/ 10/03', the realistic but large model with jointed legs and claws covered in a mottled peach glaze, with wire for hanging - w:24d:16in. Provenance: The J. Russell Jinishian Gallery of Stonington, CT represents Betsey Rice and other Marine and Sporting Artists. A model of a hermit crab by Betsey Rice sells there for $2400.
• JAPANESE MEIJI RETICULATED BRONZE
  JAPANESE MEIJI RETICULATED BRONZE CRAB OKIMONO Japan,Meiji PeriodArticulated crab sculpture with movable claws and legs finely cast with naturalistic details.
• CARVED JADE CRABChinese carved jade
  CARVED JADE CRABChinese carved jade figure of a crab with crossed pinchers. 4" H x 2 1/4" W. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: The collection/estate of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeter Eason, Memphis, by descent to present consignor. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Excellent condition
• Suite of Four Gilt Sea
  Suite of Four Gilt Sea Creatures, including a large gilt-brass figure of a menacing crab, and three varieties of natural seashells each gilded, w. 5" to 7-1/2".
• EUROPEAN PALLISY STYLE MAJOLICA
  EUROPEAN PALLISY STYLE MAJOLICA CRAB PLATE Europe,Early 20th CenturyDepicts a crab set in the center of a green and yellow mottled plate surrounded by shellfish.
• A NATURALISTIC BRONZE MODEL OF A
  A NATURALISTIC BRONZE MODEL OF A CRAB Second half of 20th century, patinated cast bronze, nicely cast and depicted with claws raised, unsigned.
• JAPANESE MEIJI GILT BRONZE FIGURE
  JAPANESE MEIJI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A CRABJapanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of a Crab, signed; length: 7 1/2 in. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of a New York City Gentleman. Condition:
• DECORATIVELY PAINTED CRAB TRAP
  DECORATIVELY PAINTED CRAB TRAP AMERICA, MID-20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 6". LENGTH 16".DECORATIVELY PAINTED CRAB TRAP, America, Mid-20th Century, Depicts "Beach Buddies", an underwater scene of a crab, lobster and shells against a blue ground. Titled upper right. Dimensions: Height 6". Length 16".
• Various Artists Crabs Squid Red
  Various Artists Crabs Squid Red Lobster ink and color on paper and silk, hanging scrolls each signed with one artist's seal Largest image: 12 1/4 x 15 1/2 in., 31 x 39.5 cm. Property from the Estate of H.H. Pao, Toronto
• PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA
  PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA CRAB WALL PLATEPortuguese Palissy ware style majolica wall plate, 20th c., with crab, mussel shells, small chips to applied elements, approx 12.75"diam, 4.25lbs
• GROUP OF THREE WHIMSICAL ART
  GROUP OF THREE WHIMSICAL ART GLASS CRABSGROUP OF THREE WHIMSICAL ART GLASS CRABS, retailed by Arts Afire; the first, a blue crab atop a domed clear, blue and copper base, dia: 3 in.; together with a small pair of red crabs with applied white mottled shells all atop clear glass cubes, h: 2.25 in. (3)
• A Large Carved Horn Crab Netsuke
  A Large Carved Horn Crab Netsuke Carved from a solid piece of horn, the crab measures approx. 2-1/8"W x 2-1/8"D x 1"H.
• A wooden netsuke signed in red in
  A wooden netsuke signed in red in the form of a crab 6.5cm (2.5") wide
• A Bronze Sculpture of a Boy and a
  A Bronze Sculpture of a Boy and a Crab after Anabale DeLotto "Bitten by a Crab" or "Il Granchio". Cast bronze with verdegris finish of a young boy inspecting his foot standing on a circular base with a small crab at the edge of the base unmarked. After Annabale DeLotto.
• A wooden netsuke signed in red in
  A wooden netsuke signed in red in the form of a crab 7cm (2.75") wide
• Japanese carved ivory netsuke crab.
  Japanese carved ivory netsuke crab. 2"W. The elephant ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically.
• A JAPANESE ARTICULATED BRONZE MODEL
  A JAPANESE ARTICULATED BRONZE MODEL OF A CRABA Japanese articulated bronze model of a crab, Meiji Period (1868-1912) Signed in Japanese characters to underside The naturalistically modelled crab, or "okimono," with movable legs, claws, and eyes in patinated bronze 2" H x 9" W x 4.5" D approximately Dimensions: 2" H x 9" W x 4.5" D approximately
• MINTON ENGLISH MAJOLICA CRAB
  MINTON ENGLISH MAJOLICA CRAB SEAFOOD PLATTER England,Late 19th CenturySculpted crab lid over a twelve compartmented mottled blue glazed shellfish serving platter with green interior.
• GROUPING OF LOBSTER & CRAB
  GROUPING OF LOBSTER & CRAB ITEMSCrescent shaped dish with hand painted lobster decoration, 7"L; Libbey glass with applied lobster decoration, 6 3/4"H; butter / cheese spreader with lobster handle, 5 1/4"L; set of 3 lobster salt & pepper shakers, each 4 1/2"L (2 missing corks); pair of lobster salt & peppers, each 3"L; crab salt shaker, 3"L x 2 1/2"H; 2 part butter melter with lobster handle, 5"L x 2 1/2"H; Italian pottery lobster platter, 20"L. Line in platter
• CARVED CALAMANDER WOOD CRAB-FORM
  CARVED CALAMANDER WOOD CRAB-FORM LIDDED BOX With hinged back open claws and rear legs; 3 x 13 x 7 1/4 in.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE
  19TH C. JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE ARTICULATED CRABEast Asia, Japan, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. A bronze articulated model of a crab. Meticulously constructed from numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body to make for a flexible form, the crustacean's limbs and front claws move; surfaces are beautifully incised, some areas are detailed in repousse, and the entire surface presents a warm patina. Jointed and moveable! Size: 3.5" L x 7.75" W (8.9 cm x 19.7 cm) This piece is a fabulous example of "jizai okimono," or lifelike, articulated animal figures. Such pieces were first created during a peaceful period in the 17th century when the business of crafting samurai armor calmed down, and some metalsmiths turned their attention to realizing articulated sculptures like this example. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private E.S. collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #152725 Condition: Missing eyes, one leg, the pointed extension (pincer) of another leg. Otherwise excellent with wonderful patina. Articulated components move smoothly.
• 2 PIECE PALISSY STYLE MAJOLICA CRAB
  2 PIECE PALISSY STYLE MAJOLICA CRAB & LOBSTER: 2 piece chargers in the Palissy style one featuring a lobster the other a crab. 2 1/2'' h. x 13'' dia.
• A. AUBREY BODINE."DIPPING SOFT
  A. AUBREY BODINE."DIPPING SOFT CRABS..." "Dipping Soft Crabs-Tangier Island" (American, 1906-1970). Gelatin silver print, signed "A. Aubrey Bodine" lr, titled lr, photographer stamp on verso, 11 x 14 in., unframed.
• JAPANESE EDO / MEIJI LEADED
  JAPANESE EDO / MEIJI LEADED COPPER ARTICULATED CRABEast Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A leaded copper articulated model of a crab. Meticulously constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body to make for a flexible form, the crustacean's limbs and front claws move; surfaces are beautifully incised, some areas modeled in repousse, and the entire surface finished with a rich, chocolate brown and nearly black patina. Size: 4.75" L x 7.7" W x 2.125" H (12.1 cm x 19.6 cm x 5.4 cm) This piece is a fabulous example of jizai okimono - lifelike, articulated animal figures. Such pieces were first created during a peaceful period in the 17th century when the business of crafting samurai armor calmed down, and certain metalsmiths turned their attention to realizing articulated sculptures like this example. Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, collection, USA; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #163062 Condition: Signature on underside of exoskeleton. Minor surface wear with areas of scuffs and scratches. Right proper claw comes loose.
• SINGING RIVER ORIGINAL POTTERY
  SINGING RIVER ORIGINAL POTTERY CRABPottery crab sculpture, signed on the underside Singing River Original. 8 1/4"L x 5"W x 2"H. Minor chip on claw
• Christopher Inglis Stebly
  Christopher Inglis Stebly (American, b. 1967), polychrome relief circular "Crab Tile", ca. 1997, dia. 8-1/4". Reference: D. Stewart et al., Shearwater Pottery (Slidell, Louisiana: Bristol Publishing, 2005), p. 194, center right, illustrated.
• Stewart Wegner Bronze Figurine
  Stewart Wegner Bronze Figurine ''Mini Crab'' #146 of 500 2 1/4'' excellent.
• BING AND GRONDAHL PORCELAIN
  BING AND GRONDAHL PORCELAIN FIGURINE, BOY CRAB NIPPING ...Bing & Grondahl glossy figurine of a boy with a crab at his feet #1870, beautifully rendered in shades of blues and greys. B&G backstamp. Artist: Ingeborg Plockross Irminger Issued: 20th Century Dimensions: 3"L x 3"W x 8"H Manufacturer: Bing & Grondahl Country of Origin: Denmark Condition: Age related wear.
• Colorful Spotted Crab Specimen in
  Colorful Spotted Crab Specimen in Acrylic Box. Dimensions: H: 7.5 inches: W: 7 inches: D: 2 inches --- Condition: Very Good Condition.
• CHINESE CRAB BASKET GROUPCirca
  CHINESE CRAB BASKET GROUPCirca 1900. Carved to depict an open woven reed basket attached to marine elements, on a fitted wood stand. Length 8 in. (Cond: good)
• JAPANESE BRONZE BASKET W/ CRAB,
  JAPANESE BRONZE BASKET W/ CRAB, MEIJI PERIOD Japanese ,Meiji Period, bronze basket with a crab crawling on one side, with a flared lip. Stamp mark on center of the base. D. 6" (15.2 cm) , H. 3.5" (8.9 cm). Condition: very good, with wear typical of its age
• Douglas Clark (American b. 1965)
  Douglas Clark (American b. 1965) Boy Holding a Crab. Cast bronze with dark charcoal patina full-length nude young boy holding an urn in his right hand and holding a crab aloft in his left.