Found shells are sometimes in perfect condition  but most often, not.  They were intended to be used as a creature's  home, but when cast off, humans have found many uses for them. They have been used as money, jewelry, and building material, just to mention a few.  I find them to be beautiful.  

'SeaShell Series No.1'
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") $225.

'Sea Shell Series No.2'
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") $225.

'Sea Shell Series No.3'
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") $225.

'Sea Shell Series No.4'
Original Acrylic on Canvas
 In a Private Collection

'Sea Shell Series No. 5'
Original Acrylic on Canvas (5"x5") $225.

'Sea Shell Series No.6'
Original Acrylic on Canvas
  In a Private Collection

Sea Shell Series No. 7
Original Acrylic painting on Canvas (15"x30") $3200.
Giclee on Canvas (15"x30")$750.

Sea Shell Series No. 8
Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas (20"x20") $3800.
Giclee on Canvas (20"x20") $850.

'SeaShell Series No. 9'
Original acrylic on canvas (24"x36") $3,600.

'Conch Shell No. 1'
Original acrylic on canvas (16"x20") $3,500.
Giclee on canvas (16"x20") $825.

'Conch Shell No.2'
Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas (18"x24") $3200.