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85 - Louis AUZOUX (1797–1880)
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Louis AUZOUX (1797–1880) Small papier-mâché anatomical figure on a metal tripod base Beautiful patina with vivid colours and hand-numbered Our model was created during Dr AUZOUX’s lifetime, circa 1825–1840 H. 134 cm (one arm and several organs are missing; shows signs of damage and wear) From 1822 onwards, Louis AUZOUX presented his first anatomical model to the Royal Academy of Medicine. Given the success of his method, the Ministry of the Interior placed its first official order with him in 1824. The Academy of Sciences then purchased one in 1825. At the time, the model developed was small. It was in 1830, after five years of research, that Auzoux produced his first ‘Grand Écorché’, which would form the basis for other models created by the company until 1980. Note: Louis Auzoux (1797–1880) developed a technique using cardboard and paper to produce anatomical models for medical faculties. In 1822, he presented his first prototype and the Ministry of the Interior soon placed an order with him. Auzoux then began developing his first anatomical models from 1825 onwards. The venture proved a great success, and by 1828 the Auzoux company was employing 50 workers in Saint-Aubin d’Escroville. In 1830, after five years of research, the Auzoux company produced the first large-scale anatomical model, which formed the basis for the models sold over the next 150 years. Gradually, the catalogue expanded to include various models of humans (small, large, children, adults, human body parts, organs, etc.), animals (monkeys, horses, oxen, etc.) and flowers, as the Auzoux method became increasingly affordable. Auzoux became a leading name in this field and had numerous clients, including the King of England, the Tsar of Russia, the Emperor of Brazil, the Pope, the universities of Yale and Harvard, … not to mention the French government. In 1929, the company moved to 9 Rue de l’École de Médecine in Paris, to the site of the Tramond house. After the war, the company changed its name to ‘Les Établissements du Docteur Auzoux’. In the 1980s, Auzoux switched to manufacturing less expensive resin and plastic models. In 2000, the company went into administration.
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About the sale CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES
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Auction time 09/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Ref. : 1065 - 700
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