"At the Fountain of Neptune, in Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. / This is one of the most beautiful marble fountains in the world."

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDescriptionBlack and white postcard image shows view of King Neptune Fountain sculpture in Malaga Cove Plaza. Visible is a nerid on a dolphin with decorative carved shells. 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.tune in Malaga Cove Plaza. Right corner of postcard printed with Golden West logo. LanguageengSize3.5 x 5.5 inFormat1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code39350013260884Shelf LocationPC37aRestrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Center 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 Estates

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DonorWilson, Beth

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"At the Fountain of Neptune, in Malaga Cove Plaza, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. / This is one of the most beautiful marble fountains in the world."

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