155 Antoine-Joseph Dézallier d'Argenville (1680–1765) – Limaçons à Bouche Applatie – Copperplate Engraving (circa 1742)
This detailed copperplate engraving, taken from d’Argenville’s influential natural history work on conchology, illustrates various species of flattened-mouthed snails (Limaçons à Bouche Applatie). The shells are labeled from A to T and displayed with scientific accuracy and decorative finesse, emphasizing their structure, ornamentation, and comparative form. The engraving was created during the height of Enlightenment interest in natural classification and was intended to educate collectors and scholars of natural history.
Antoine-Joseph Dézallier d'Argenville (1680–1765) was a French naturalist, writer, and collector who played a key role in popularizing natural sciences through visually rich publications. His works on shells, fossils, and gardens blended scientific rigor with elegant presentation, influencing the tastes of 18th-century collectors and the development of conchology as a scientific field.
Artist or Maker:
Antoine-Joseph Dézallier d'Argenville
Dimensions:
29 cm x 22 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
Circa 1742
Condition Report:
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.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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