19th Century Anatomical Didactic Abdominal & Pelvis Model probably by Sommer

£1,795.00

Rare 19th Century anatomical didactic abdominal wall and pelvis model.

High quality polychrome hand painted + annotated plaster and papier mâché model of the posterior abdominal wall and pelvic area of a human male. The model comes apart and several muscles and organs can be removed. Parts and organs are numbered for reference.

Visually a very contemporary, decorative and sculptural display piece. Great colour.

Probably German, possibly Sommer (later known as Somso).

The torso can be divided into 2 halves and some pieces can be removed.

Good condition for period. Possible historic restoration to the phallus.

H: 54cm / W: 35.5cm / D: 20cm

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Rare 19th Century anatomical didactic abdominal wall and pelvis model.

High quality polychrome hand painted + annotated plaster and papier mâché model of the posterior abdominal wall and pelvic area of a human male. The model comes apart and several muscles and organs can be removed. Parts and organs are numbered for reference.

Visually a very contemporary, decorative and sculptural display piece. Great colour.

Probably German, possibly Sommer (later known as Somso).

The torso can be divided into 2 halves and some pieces can be removed.

Good condition for period. Possible historic restoration to the phallus.

H: 54cm / W: 35.5cm / D: 20cm

Rare 19th Century anatomical didactic abdominal wall and pelvis model.

High quality polychrome hand painted + annotated plaster and papier mâché model of the posterior abdominal wall and pelvic area of a human male. The model comes apart and several muscles and organs can be removed. Parts and organs are numbered for reference.

Visually a very contemporary, decorative and sculptural display piece. Great colour.

Probably German, possibly Sommer (later known as Somso).

The torso can be divided into 2 halves and some pieces can be removed.

Good condition for period. Possible historic restoration to the phallus.

H: 54cm / W: 35.5cm / D: 20cm

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