"Malaga Cove Center, Palos Verdes, California"

Abstract/Description: Color postcard shows view of the King Neptune marble sculpture in Malaga Cove Plaza. Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century as a copy after the original 16th century bronze fountain by Giambologna, the sculpture was imported from Italy by the collector, Arnoldo Adolfo di Segni in the late 1920s, purchased from him by the Palos Verdes Project and dedicated in Malaga Plaza on February 16, 1930. The sculpture was restored and rededicated in 1969 and 1999. Postcard printed on reverse with "Located in the unique Malaga Cove Center stands this beautiful replica of an ancient fountain in Bologna, Italy," "Plastichrome, Boston," "Dist. by Mitock Publishers Inc. / 7410 Greenbush Ave., North Hollywood, Calif. 91605," "P314093" and "Photo by Don Cappi."
Subject(s): Sculpture
Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
1981-1990
Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)
Date Created: 1980s
Title: "Malaga Cove Center, Palos Verdes, California".
Name(s): Cappi, Don, photographer
Date Created: 1980s
Extent: 1 postcard; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Abstract/Description: Color postcard shows view of the King Neptune marble sculpture in Malaga Cove Plaza. Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century as a copy after the original 16th century bronze fountain by Giambologna, the sculpture was imported from Italy by the collector, Arnoldo Adolfo di Segni in the late 1920s, purchased from him by the Palos Verdes Project and dedicated in Malaga Plaza on February 16, 1930. The sculpture was restored and rededicated in 1969 and 1999. Postcard printed on reverse with "Located in the unique Malaga Cove Center stands this beautiful replica of an ancient fountain in Bologna, Italy," "Plastichrome, Boston," "Dist. by Mitock Publishers Inc. / 7410 Greenbush Ave., North Hollywood, Calif. 91605," "P314093" and "Photo by Don Cappi."
Identifier(s): 000015594 (Bar Code)
Note(s):

Library has digital image only, courtesy of postcard collector Paul Nitchman.
Subject(s): Sculpture
Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
1981-1990
Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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