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Pair 18th Century Niccolo Gualtieri Schell Engravings

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is an iconic pair of Niccolo Gualtieri hand colored shell engravings that formed part of his Testarum Conchyliorum which was publiched in 1742. The folios are beautifully matted and framed in a faux bamboo, regency style frame. The copper plates were engraved by Pazzi & Menabuoni.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Engraved, hand-colored paper
Condition:	Fair. The folios have considerable foxing. Not examined out of frames.
Creation Date:	1742
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.09.13.21
Incollect Reference #:	495531

Dimensions

W.	17.6 in;	H.	22.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	44.7 cm;	H.	57.15 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.

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