A rare miniature Auzoux anatomical model of the human body, 35cm height
€3,800
Circa
1920s'
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very rare example of the smallest existing (?) Auzoux’s anatomical model with moveable parts of all organs and made in papier mache. The model is datable circa 1920s’.
The model measures 35cm height, 42on its rectangular wooden stand, and his contemporary box measures 53x23x22cm.
The model is well preserved with a fine patina, complete with all its organs. The skullcap can be removed but the brain is fixed.
The anatomical model is displayed in a woodenn glass and mirror box from the time but not original, but making it a superb display with the mirror allowing to see at the back and the glass allowing the see all the sides.
A rare Auzoux’s model of the general human anatomy.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
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