Neptune Statue, Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, California

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDate1930DescriptionImage shows hand-colored photographic image with a view looking southwest of the King Neptune sculpture in Malaga Cove Plaza, with the Woosley apartment building visible in background. 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.NotesPhoto Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationSize3.5 x 5 in.Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000024893Shelf LocationPVLH.MCP.15.83Restrictions 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 LocationPalos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)SubjectFountains--California--Palos Verdes EstatesSculpture--California--Palos Verdes EstatesTime Period1931-1940

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