Denver, CO
Details
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 21ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Note: darkened paper. Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy … moreNote: darkened paper. Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request. less
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DETAILS
An antique, 18th century, natural history art, illustration of (33) cowrie sea shells arranged in six rows. Menabuoni and … more DETAILS
An antique, 18th century, natural history art, illustration of (33) cowrie sea shells arranged in six rows. Menabuoni and Pazzi created 110 plates after specimens from Dr. Niccolò Gualtieri’s (Italian, 1688-1744) natural history collection. Gualtieri's original shell collection is housed at the Museo di Storia Naturale (Pisa, Italy). Ten are available. They are sold separately can make pairs and sets.
PLATE 1
T14
STYLE
Classical
LITERATURE
Originally published in: Niccolò Gualtieri, Index Testarum Conchyliorum, quae adservantur in Museo Nicolai Gualtieri (Translation: List of the shells of shellfish which are preserved in the museum of Niccolò Gualtieri), C. Albizzin, Florence, Italy, 1742
MEDIUM
Engraving on paper
FRAMING
Matted and framed
COLOR(S)
Black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Italy | Europe
MAKER
Engraver: Pietro Antonio Pazzi (Italian, 1706-after 1768) | Artist: Giuseppe Menabuoni (Italian, 1708-after 1745) ) | Editor: Niccolo Gualtieri (Italian, 1688-1744)
MARKS
Printed (lower left): I of. Menabuoni del.; (lower right) P. Ant. Pazzi fc.; (top right) T14
PERIOD
Early 18th century
DATE
Circa 1742
DIMENSIONS
Width 16 Depth 1.25 Height 21 inches
Sight: Width 9.5 Height 14.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: darkened paper. less
Denver, CO
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