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Niccolò Gualtieri Pair of Framed Copperplate Engravings of Sea Shells
US$5,500per set

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Framed copperplate engravings of sea shells,
Niccolo` Gualtieri (editor).
Giuseppe Menabuoni (1708-after 1745) (after).
Plates 30 and 31 from Index testarum conchyliorum quae adservantur in museo Nicolai Gualtieri philosophi et medici collegiati Florentini regiae botanices Florentinae academiae socii in Pisano athenaeo medicinae professoris ameriti et methodice distributae exhibentur.
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Natural history studies of a variety of seashells, arranged in rows against a white background, some standing on end and casting small shadows. They combine scientific observation and aesthetic appreciation of the lively interplay of the natural colors, textures, and shapes of the shells. Menabuoni and Pazzi created 110 splendid plates reproducing specimens of Gualtieri's shell collection.
Details
- CreatorNiccolo Gualtier (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 25.13 in. (63.84 cm)Width: 20 in. (50.8 cm)Depth: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
- Sold AsSet of 2
- StyleGeorgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1742
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationDowningtown, PA
- Reference Number
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- ShippingUS$175 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Downingtown, PA
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