R. Brendel «Avena Sativa» Botanical Model XIXe

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R. Brendel «Avena Sativa» Botanical Model XIXe

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A rare enlarged model of oat's inflorescence. These botanical models were uses end of XIXe / beginning of Xxe for teaching purpose. Made of Papier mache, wood. Handpainted Elements of this model are enlarged 30 times Référence : #15 in 1914 Brendel catalog on page 22 ROBERT BRENDEL (1821 – 1898) Robert Brendel founded the R. Brendel company in Breslau (currently Wroclaw in Poland). He opened in 1866 a factory producing models of anatomy, mineralogy and mainly botanical models designed for teaching. Botanical models, whose number has reached more than two hundred, are enlargements of plants and flowers. They are made of papier mâché, wood, cotton, bamboo, glass beads, feathers and gelatin …. From the beginning of the company, Robert Brendel surrounds himself with qualified craftsmen and scientists. He benefited from the theoretical advice of a pharmacist, Dr. Carl Leopold Lohmeyer, and botanical advice from Professor Ferdinand Cohn, Director of the Institute of Plant Physiology at the University of Breslau. Throughout the life of the company, collaboration with various renowned scientists, precision and quality of execution have been a permanent concern of the company which has earned to be internationally recognized. His son Reinhold (1861-1927) collaborates with his father and succeeds him. In 1898 he established the company in Grunewald near Berlin. He deepened his knowledge of botany, and the models produced then show a quality that reaches an unparalleled level. The models were sold via illustrated catalogs, either by mail order or via a network of resellers (in Italy the Paravia firm) and were awarded with numerous awards and medals. Today, Brendel models have lost their original didactic function, but they are highly appreciated by collectors. In addition, some large collections are showcased in various universities.

Creator:
Robert Brendel
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (400 mm)Width: 22.05 in (560 mm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bruxelles, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2490219139502