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Frame and rooms are illustrations of how the print could look; the description says what is included.
Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Sea Shell Print, circa 1840
€320 ($360, £270, €320)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1840
- Size
- 9.1 × 5.6 in (23 × 14.3 cm)
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Small defect in lower left margin. Please study image carefully.
- Period
- Early 19th century
- Section
- Fish and shells
- Reference
- f_33529782
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Title: "Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Shell Print"
Description: This antique shell print showcases the exquisite beauty of a specimen from the Turbinella genus, a group of large sea snails known for their distinctive appearance. With its intricate details and elegant presentation, this print is a testament to the diversity and natural wonder of marine life. It originates from "Species général et iconographie des coquilles vivantes," a work by Louis-Charles Kiener, published around 1840. This print serves as both a scientific reference and a piece of art, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate patterns and forms found in nature's creations.
