Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez – Spiraled Shells and Nautilus Specimens – Engraving
"Spiraled Shells and Nautilus Specimens" displays an elegant conchological arrangement depicting diverse whorled marine shells, conical gastropods, and a prominent open chambered nautilus. This engraving was produced in Brussels between 1837 and 1841 as part of the monumental compendium Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles. Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez was an eminent Belgian naturalist and chemist who directed extensive encyclopedic surveys across the biological sciences. Artist or Maker: Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez. Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 16 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1837–1841.SKU:drapiez_inv
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
"Spiraled Shells and Nautilus Specimens" displays an elegant conchological arrangement depicting diverse whorled marine shells, conical gastropods, and a prominent open chambered nautilus. This engraving was produced in Brussels between 1837 and 1841 as part of the monumental compendium Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles. Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez was an eminent Belgian naturalist and chemist who directed extensive encyclopedic surveys across the biological sciences. Artist or Maker: Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez. Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 16 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1837–1841.SKU:drapiez_inv
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
