Medical Interest Antique Anatomical Wax Model of a Foetus
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very interesting antique mounted anatomical wax model of a foetus dating from the 19th century.
Metal
Antique Medical Anatomical Wax Head Model, 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly detailed late 19th century anatomical wax model of a dissected human head, mounted on a wooden display board designed for wall presentation.
Wood
Anatomical Model in Wax from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Anatomical model in wax from the 18th century Extraordinary didactic anatomical model in wax.
Other
19th C Wax F.Ziegler Anatomical Models Studies Embryo Plant Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of wax studies by F.Ziegler taken from the imagery of F.Keibel We believe the larger of the two models to be off a human embryo and the other to be of a plant. The ...
Brass
Highly Rare Erotic Meerschaum Pipe and Cheroot Holders of a Reclining Woman
Located in Nottingham, GB
Its presentation recalls the anatomical wax figures and Anatomical Venus models that captivated 18th- and 19th-century audiences, lending it an atmosphere equally suited to a Cabinet...
Leather
Anatomical model: a thyroid, Germany end of 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Coloured wax anatomic model depicting an human organ: Thyroid mounted on black painted wooden base.
Wood
FLAYED MAN BY JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON - PLASTER CAST 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The inability to preserve corpses properly saw many students of the human body turning to wax anatomical models that eerily mirrored organs, bones, and other sundry viscera.
Plaster
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anato...
Wood
Unavailable
H 2.17 in W 2.37 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Erotic Meerschaum Pipe & Cheroot Holders of a Woman in Bed
Located in London, GB
As well as a rare Tobacciana collectible, the piece also evokes an atmosphere of an anatomical wax figure in the style of an erotic Anatomical Venus, or anatomical ivory miniature.
Leather, Clay, Fabric
Oversized Wax Anatomical Model - 1800s
Located in Peekskill, NY
This highly detailed model looks to be two times normal scale. These wax models were the first examples used as teaching aides. It took many hours of hand work to create this example...
Wood, Wax
antique teaching aid wax anatomical head model
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique highly detailed wax model of a sliced human head in a glass case. used as teaching material in german schools, ca. 1900. handmade of colored wax.
Glass, Wood, Wax
Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax German circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A very special ( and also rather gruesome ) anatomical model, diameter of the head with teeth, eye half relief of a human head in wax Incredibly detailed, with the muscles, nervous s...
Glass
Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wax, Glass, Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Wood, Glass
Early 20th C Wax Anatomical Study Human Ear Cochlea Scientific Medical
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual and finely turned display stand, with a detailed wax study of the Inner workings of the human Ear (Cochlea). Turned in a softwood, likely pine withs its original ebonise...
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Flemish Wunderkammer Anatomical Human Eye Model, Plaster and Glass
By Laméris Utrecht Instrumenten
Located in Milano, MI
It shows the structures of the eye and is hand-painted, with the eye ball being represented in glass, being a teaching plaster models for students and doctors of medicine, it can be ...
Glass, Plaster, Beech
1800s Dr. Auzoux papier-mâché Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
In previous centuries, anatomists and artists made their anatomical models using wax. While wax models could reproduce anatomical details very accurately, the material was very expen...
1800s Dr. Auzoux Papier-Mâché Fetal Skull
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
In previous centuries, anatomists and artists made their anatomical models using wax. While wax models could reproduce anatomical details very accurately, the material was very expen...
Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
The dissection of human corpses was difficult, due to the fast rate of decomposition, and also illegal. And the wax anatomical models available at the time were both fragile and expe...
Paper
Sold
H 5.51 in W 9.64 in D 1.57 in
Germany 1950s Anatomical Wax Model Depicting the Aftermath of Toes Freezing
Located in Milan, IT
Pathological wax model, 1950s, refined workmanship depicting the aftermath of toes and fingers freezing mounted on ebonized wooden plank. A label on the base indicates Sammlung Lesse...
Wood
Antique Teaching Aid Wax Anatomical Model Human Teeth
Located in Berghuelen, DE
antique handmade and highly detailed wax model about the human teeth in a showcase. the model shows the teeth of a newborn, five-year child, nine-year child and adult. used as teachi...
Glass, Wood, Wax
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in
19th C Wax Anatomical Models Human Heart Growth Scientific Medical F.Ziegler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare and compete collection of ten labeled wax models of the human heart, showing the fetal development form early in the fourth week, to complete fetal growth. The hand colo...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 8 in D 14 in
1900s Didactic Anatomical Torso with Removable Organs Scale 1:1 A. Fumeo Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Still today anatomic models, both in plaster or in wax, have an important scientific value.
Plaster
19th Century Dr. Auzoux Papier Mâché Model of Head
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
The dissection of human corpses was difficult, due to the fast rate of decomposition, and also illegal. And the wax anatomical models available at the time were both fragile and expe...
Anatomical Wax Model of Skull and Eye, 1880-1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian work from the late 19th century. This 1-scale model is made entirely of wax, including bones, and is impressive in its representation and its fine details. Some gaps and min...
PAIR OF BRONZE LEOPARDS
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of bronze LEOPARDS made by the "LOST WAX" process. (Anatomically correct) having "spots all over the body, their tongues are out with teeth showing.
$34,380
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$3,995 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essenti...
Brass
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The details are well-done and the brain is removabl...
Plaster
$9,424
H 20.87 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
19th C Anatomical Didactic Model of a Torso with Removable Organs.
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical models have been used for centuries as an adjunct to teaching anatomy, and play an important role in the history of anatomical education. Models became popular over time f...
Plaster
$231,179
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Anatomical Model of Gorilla by Dr. Louis Auzoux Plus Unique Handwritten Booklet
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sinke & van Tongeren exhibited this extremely rare Auzoux Gorilla by carefully taking apart the model and creating an exploded view of this historically important piece. When viewed ...
Paper
$4,386
H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Brendel Botanical Model Taxus Yew, Ebonized Wood, Germany, Circa 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Taxus N.40a female (Coniferae), Badger. The round base in ebonized wood holds three models: an example of a male Sporophile, a female Aril enla...
Wood
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