Male Torso Anatomical Model of Human Body Paper Fold Out Anatomy Litho Atlas Antique ca 1900
"In very good antique condition. All organs from the anatomy are available. One organ in the stomach is unglued but still present."
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Item Specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- France, Gernany
- Original/Reproduction
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- paper
- Modified Item
- yes, part of a book
- Maker
- Löwensohn Picture-Book Factory
- Brand
- Vigot Frères, Editeurs
Item Description
Discover a rare gem of medical history with this exquisite Art Nouveau fold-out anatomy by Vigot Frères, Editeurs circa 1903. Crafted by the renowned Löwensohn Picture Book Factory in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, this set of chromolithographed illustrations unveils the human body's intricate layers. Each fold-out piece meticulously reveals organs and systems, allowing an accurate exploration from skeletal to reproductive systems.
Height: 43 cm / 16.93 inches
Width: 15 cm / 5.91 inches
Originally used in the Paris School of Medicine, now part of Sorbonne University, these detailed depictions encompass lungs, heart, brain, prostate, and various systems. Unfolding the layers intricately showcases the inner organ structures, preserved remarkably despite its age, a testament to its historical significance. A captivating collector's piece capturing the essence of anatomical precision in vivid, multicolored detail.
Please take a look at the photos to evaluate the condition for yourself.
Dating and Verification
The anatomy model was crafted by Vigot Frères, Editeurs. The original anatomy book, of which this model is a part, bears the address 23 rue de l'École-de-Médecine. Vigot Frères, Editeurs moved to this address in 1900, indicating that the model was produced around this year.
It was printed by Gerson Löwensohn in his Bavarian factory. An old photo from the Löwensohn Picture Book Factory, dated 1895, shows the anatomical model among the photographs placed in front of the workers.
Comparative analysis with other known anatomy models from the same producer unconditionally confirms the authenticity of this model.
How This Anatomy Was Discovered
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