Dr. Louis Jerome Auzoux, France, 1797-1880| Anantomical Cross-Sectional Model of a Cockchafer (Melolontha Vulgaris), Dr. Louis Jerome Auzoux, France, 1797-1880| Anantomical Cross-Sectional Model of a Cockchafer (Melolontha Vulgaris)

Dr. Louis Jerome Auzoux
France, 1797-1880
Anantomical Cross-Sectional Model of a Cockchafer (Melolontha Vulgaris)

finely worked, papier-mâché, fibre/chalk mixture, canvas, pigment
the model conceived to open and divide with catches, the various components with printed and numbered labels, with a bespoke display stand and perspex case
13cm. high, 45cm. wide, 27cm. deep; 5in., 1ft. 5 3/4in., 10 1/2in.
Made in Saint-Aubin-d'Écrosville, circa 1875.

Condition Report:
A rare model. Generally good. Wear to some catches and pins. Very finely executed with some wear to painted and raised decoration. One folding canvas wing detached but present.

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