Antique Lithograph - Conchology - Snail Shell - Roman Snail - Friedrich Martini
Antique Lithograph - Conchology - Snail Shell - Roman Snail - Friedrich Martini
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DESCRIPTION:
This lovely originally hand-colored plate is from Friedrich Heinrich Wilhelm Martini & Johann Hieronymus Chemnitz "Systematisches Conchylien-Cabinet" (Systematic Conchylia Cabinet). This was considered the Küster edition and was published in Nuremberg by Bauer & Raspe between 1837 and 1920. The work utilized engraving and lithographic processes but all feature original hand-coloring often heightened with gum arabic. The work was one of the most rare and important shell iconographies.
DETAILS:
Size: 11” x 8” inches / 28 cm x 20 cm
Technique: Lithography
Date: 1837-1920
Artist: Friedrich Heinrich Wilhelm Martini
Place: Germany
*We provide a Certificate of Authenticity upon request.
CONDITION:
Very good condition.