Dr. L. Auzoux model of the horse leg/foot. 1949
Stock Number: 310411 a
P.O.A.
Dimensions
31 cm high
Circa
1949
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Louis thomas jerome auzoux was a french doctor who used papier-mache for making his anatomical models. He began in 1827, his workshop in his home town saint aubin d’ecrosvill. He developed mal techniques that are models enabled him to multiply. One of these models is horse leg. Painted with egg-tempura and finished with russian fishlaquer. Signed: 151 – anatomy clastique – dr auzoux – 1949. Height 31 cm and consists of eight parts.
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Van Leest Antiques
Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.
As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.
