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Material: Plaster
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 detail...
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Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
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1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Cabinet of Curiosities Shelve Sculptural Wall Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden wall stand. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the pr...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Three-Dimensional Midcentury Italian Wall Plaster Didactic Anatomical, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury three-dimensional didactic anatomical panel in plaster with Antonio Vallardi Milano label, Italy 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy 16th century A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Didactic Flower Model German Manufacture of 1860 circa Made of Painted Plaster
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic flower, German manufacture of 1860 circa, depicting Marchantia Polymorpha L., made of painted plaster on a wooden base; the seed is removab...
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1860s German Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model made of painted plaster and mounted on black painted wooden boards of an orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with plate with the legend of the names of the various parts of the mushroom, early 1900s. Good condition. Measures: 20.5 x 15.7 cm, height 25.5 cm. The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
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Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Plaster

Wooden Religious Cross Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious wood wall artwork of a cross. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Composition of a Plaster Skull Decorated with Butterflies
Located in Leuven , BE
A modern approach to taxidermy with this plastered skull covered with shells of green beetles. The helmet-like covering is made from the Blue Morpho butterfly, and they are known to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Organic Material, Plaster

Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture. Antique German Head & ...
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1910s German Industrial Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Atelier Musee Du Louvre after Pilon Germain, King Henri II Bust, 1850s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Botanical Model in Enlarged Section of a Moraceae Syconium, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Model in enlarged section of a Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a syconium). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the thirties. Measures ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Botanical Model in Enlarged Section of a Moraceae Syconium, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Model in enlarged section of the Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a sicon). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the 1930s. Measures cm 3...
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1930s Italian Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure in a Wooden Altar, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden altar. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1940s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Large Plaster Virgin Traditional Sculptural Figure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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1930s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

1940s Large Medical School Anatomical Heart Model
Located in Montclair, NY
A circa 1940s to mid 1950s large anatomical model of the human heart used to teach anatomy in medical school. Hand painted in multi color mat enamel with all the chambers and parts o...
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Rubber

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Teaching Aid Human Torso Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Teaching Aid Human Torso Model Mounted onto a newer looking wooden plaque this early example of a plaster and natural human fibre model would likely have been use...
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bone, Plaster

Prehistoric Fish Fossil "Priscacara Serrata"
Located in Astoria, NY
Prehistoric fish fossil "Priscacara Serrata" embedded in plaster, framed. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Other Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Relieve Virgen Maria. Carved and Gilded Frame in the Baroque Style
Located in Mexico City, MX
Polychromed and Gilded Plaster Carved and Gilded Frame in the Baroque Style Hispanic World 18th-19th Century This beautiful bust figure of the Virgin Mary is carved in relief on liv...
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Late 18th Century Mexican Baroque Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Orientalist Pair of Polychromed Plaster Arabesque Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Orientalist pair of polychromed plaster arabesque figures. Finely detailed pair of Orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures. Thi...
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Early 20th Century Moorish Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Set of 3 Traditional Religious Plaster Figures, Catalan Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Traditional Religious Plaster Figures, Catalan Craftsmanship, Circa 1950 – Spain Description: This set of three traditional religious plaster figures, crafted in the renown...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Corner Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models
Located in Buffalo, NY
LES FILS D'EMILE DEYROLLE, PARIS. Extremely rare set of four 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, ANATOMIE VEGETALE, beautifully ...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Early Life Sized Anatomical Display, Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of baby Jesus Christ. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Teaching Aid - Median Incision of the Human Head by PHYWE
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Median Incision of the Human Head by PHYWE A great antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical model. A median incision of the head for class. It is mad...
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Early 20th Century German Other Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

Rare and Early Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by F J H Merrill
By P.F. Howells, E. W. Merrill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and Early Monumental Plaster Relief Map of Adirondack Mountains by The University of the State of New York, New York State Museum..F J H Merrill director,,,modeled by Howell's ...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

An anatomical plaster model of the section of the head, Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
An anatomical model of the section of the head, cast out of plaster, signed “ K.K.S.T.G.S.C.H Innsbruck, in a very good condition and with original patina. Anatomical study purpose. ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Plaste Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting an external and internal ear, made of painted papier-mâché and plaster, all placed on a base of fruit wood painted black. Mad...
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Early 20th Century German Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Fruitwood, Parchment Paper

Child Jesus Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
We don't know much about it but we acquired it from a certified antiques dealer, apparently it could have been in a church fire because of the burn on the back of its neck. Through t...
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Metal

Emile Deyrolle 19th Century Plaster, Wire and Wood Didactic Germination Models
Located in Buffalo, NY
Les Fils D'Emile Deyrolle, Paris. Extremely rare set of five 19th century French painted plaster, wire and wood Didactic models depicting progression, Anatomie Vegetalf, beautifully ...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting vintage plaster anatomical skull model. This great plaster skull bust model is in very good condition and dates to the 1940s. Perfect in an ...
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1940s Other Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare anatomical model for class, depicting human lungs and heart, made out of painted plaster, mounted on a black fruit wooden base. By Louis M. Meusel, Germany circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Fruitwood

Botanic Modelof a Primrose Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of Primrose, Acaulis, Primulaceae. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Botanic Model Brendel, Germany, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Triticum Vulgare N.11A (Gramineae). The round base in ebonized wood holds the botanical model which reveals the fl...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made out of polyvinyl chloride, plaster, glass and painted paper, metal ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made of plaster, glass and painted paper mache, metal hooks, holding on a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures describe it all. Wonderful detail and dimension.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

A pharmacy mushroom model: Boletus Chrysenteron, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Boletus Chrysenteron mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

1980s Hand Made Architectural Model of the Alhambra
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive plaster model that reproduces in great detail the ornamentation of Nasrid architecture, evoking the majesty of the Alhambra in Granada. The piece stands out for its intric...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

A pharmacy mushroom model: Rhodocollybia Butyracea, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Rhodocollybia Butyracea mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Antique Weber Costello 30" Floor Globe 1914-1924
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucky to find a 30" globe in this condition. The best that Weber Constello ever put out.
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20th Century American American Craftsman Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Botanic Model of a Red Grape Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a red Grape flower, Vitis Vinifera, Anipelidee. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Plaster Traditional Figure of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Botanic Model of Solarum Tuberosum Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower, pale pink color, made out of papier machè, plaster and wood, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Plastel Medal of Mussolini by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Plastel medal of Mussolini made by Aurelio Mistruzzi, in the 1930s. Measures: D 10 cm. Good conditions.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

19th Century French Sculpture of the Christ Child in Polychrome Plaster on Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming 19th-century sculpture of the Christ Child, likely of French origin. The figure is finely modeled in plaster mounted on a wooden base, with a warm, multi-colored patina that...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Plaster, Pine

A pharmacy mushroom model: Morchella Rotunda, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Morchella Rotunda mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Ancient anatomical model of the hand, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting the hand swinging on a fork supported by a black lacquered wooden base. Made of plaster and finished entirely in colour. Ital...
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Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Pair Of Large Painted Wooden Panels
Located in PARIS, FR
This pair of large painted wooden panels beautifully embodies the elegance and ornamental richness of Italian Rococo design. The ochre faux-marble finish lends warmth and sophisticat...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

A pharmacy mushroom model: Cortinarius Violaceus, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Cortinarius Violaceus mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements
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19th Century French Antique Plaster Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Plaster

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