"Malaga Cove Center, Palos Verdes, California"

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDateca 1980DescriptionColor 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."NotesLibrary has digital image only, courtesy of postcard collector Paul Nitchman.Size3.5 x 5.5 in.Format1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000015594Restrictions on AccessElectronically 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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Geographic LocationMalaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Palos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)SubjectSculptureTime Period1981-1990

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PhotographerCappi, Don

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