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Lot 91Ф,Y

A rare carved ivory anatomical model of a pregnant lady,
German, late 17th century,

23 February 2022, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A rare carved ivory anatomical model of a pregnant lady, German, late 17th century,

attributed to Stephan Zick (1639-1715) the reclining figure with articulated arms, a section of torso removeable to reveal lungs and intestines, the head resting on an ivory pillow with carved lace surround, on rectangular wooded base with textile cover,
9in x 2 3/4in x 2in (23cm x 7cm x 5cm)

Footnotes

Stephan Zick (1639-1715) was born in Nuremberg into a family of ivory carvers and it is thought it was he who originated these miniature anatomical models. These very rare demonstrational models were supposedly used in lecturing to medical students. The Wellcome Collection, London has an ivory standing anatomical model of a pregnant woman in the classical style.

A very similar model was sold by Christies, Lot 80, 14 October-4 November 2020.

Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.

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