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Pinna, Mitilo, Modiola, Litodomo Original hand-colored engraving by Prêtre (c.1835)
€125.00
Antique conchology print: Pinna nobilis, Mitilo, Modiola, and Litodomo drawn by Prêtre.
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Discover the story behind these rare prints in our blog: “Not Just Another Print” — a tribute to the noble origins and hidden artistry of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
A striking antique shell plate featuring the Pinna nobilis with its radiant orange tones, flanked by Mitilo d'Africa, Modiola papuana, and Litodomo comune. This print by Prêtre is a fine example of 19th-century marine natural history illustration.
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- Artist: Prêtre
- Plate title: Pinna Shells
- Technique: Original hand-colored lithograph
- Year: 1830s
- Sheet size: approx. 24 × 15 cm
- Condition: Excellent
- Provenance: Dizionario di Scienze Naturali (Battelli, Firenze)
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