SANDI BLANDA

(American, b. 1949)
TYPHOON

This 22" valentine is an exceptional piece due to its size and craftsmanship. The amazingly detailed floral center consists of six large flowers and is surrounded by five bands of small white, blue and green shells. The shells are accented by small blossoms and decorative sea urchins, which are surrounded by a single narrow band of white snails and a wide band filled with a stunning medley of yellow, white, and pink flowers. The outermost band consists of a single row of purple shells.

SANDI BLANDA

(American, b. 1949)
IN THE PINK

The 13" valentine has a stunning colorful floral center with a large yellow rose and two white flowers. An eight point star design, pink shells, and a band of lovely colorful flowers surround the center. The outmost band is a single row of purple shells.

SANDI BLANDA

(American, b.1949)
FLICKER

Detailed double mahogany 5" Sailor's Valentine. This lovely miniature Valentine is made up of petite white and cream shells. The right side has a star design surrounded by flowers, while the left side has a sixteen sun burst with white and cream flowers in the center.

SANDI BLANDA

(American, b. 1949)
SPRING FORTH

The 9" valentine has a beautiful floral center surrounded by a band of small green shells. The outermost band is a lovely medley of white, crème, and pink flowers.

SANDI BLANDA

(American, b. 1949)
ECLIPSE

The 9" valentine has lovely floral center surrounded by a sixteen point star design made of small white, green, and blue shells. The outermost band is filled with a single row of mother of pearl shells.

SANDI BLANDA

(American, b. 1949)
RISING TIDE

This 9" octagonal shaped mahogany case has an eight point star made of tiny white shark's teeth surrounded by blue and salmon colored crecent shaped designs. The center is a blooming floral motif of pinks and whites surrounded by a band of pure white shells.
Signed and dated, 2002

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