Designed by Francesco Vallardi and made by Antonio Vallardi Editore, Italy, 20th century | Anatomical Cross-Sectional Model of a Honey Bee (enlarged 50 times)

Designed by Francesco Vallardi and made by Antonio Vallardi Editore
Italy, 20th century
Anatomical Cross-Sectional Model of a Honey Bee (enlarged 50 times)

polychrome decorated papier-mâché, plaster and mixed media
mounted on an ebonised stand with paper labels
50cm. high; 1ft. 7¾in. base 56cm. by 28cm.; 1ft. 10in., 11in.
Made in Milan during the first half of the 20th century.

Condition Report:
Generally good. The base possibly re-painted and with new labels. Two pasted paper labels to the base with illegible inscription. Plastic wings with dirt. Some old dirt and marks and scratches.

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