French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832
€ 330
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1832
Sheet size
24 × 15 cm (9.4 × 5.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14374
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.
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor marks, particularly within the margins. The original hand coloring remains attractive and the engraved details are clear and well preserved. Minor imperfections.
About this sheet
French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832 Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four species of Turbo sea shells, published in Paris by J.B. Baillière et Fils in 1832.
This beautifully executed natural history plate presents several marine turban snails from multiple perspectives, showing both their dark, strongly textured exteriors and the remarkable pearlescent interiors of their apertures. Delicate hand coloring in shades of pink, green, silver and cream emphasizes the naturally iridescent character of the shells.
The plate is numbered “Pl. 29” and bears the credits “Maubert pinx.” and “Pivet sculp.” Maubert was responsible for the original artwork, while Pivet engraved the plate. It was published in Paris by the important French scientific and medical publishing house J.B. Baillière et Fils.
A particularly decorative example of 19th-century French malacological illustration, combining scientific observation with the refined aesthetic characteristic of natural history publications of the period.
Maubert, artist Pivet, engraver J.B. Baillière et Fils, publisher Paris 1832 Plate 29 Original hand-colored engraving
This is an original antique print published in 1832, not a modern reproduction.
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor marks, particularly within the margins. The original hand coloring remains attractive and the engraved details are clear and well preserved. Minor imperfections and handling wear are consistent with a work of this age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Period; Early 19th Century
Style: Natural History Scientific Illustration French School
Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper
Subject: Sea Shells Turbo Shells Turban Snails Marine Life Malacology Natural History
