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A Large Pair Of Shellwork Pictures Representing Ruins

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A Large Pair Of Shellwork Pictures Representing The Ruins Of Three Temples At Paestum And The Temple Of Isis At Pompeii

Two views of ancient ruins, one depicting three temples at Pastaeum (formerly Poseidonia) labeled in shellwork VEDUTA DEL TRE TEMPIO DI PESTO, the other depicting the Temple of Isis, Pompeii, labeled in shellwork VEDUTA DEL TEMPIO D'ISIDE, each comprised of a variety of shells and algae, on a watercolor painted ground. Each within a later giltwood frame.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Comprised of a variety of shells and algae,
Creation Date:	First Half of the Nineteenth Century.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	11536
Incollect Reference #:	307654

Dimensions

W.	37 in;	H.	32.25 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	93.98 cm;	H.	81.92 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.