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Large Sculpture of Insect in Flight

Offered by: Skelton | Culver | Stefflen

Description
Large Sculpture of Insect in Flight: This is a large cut-away model of a beetle (on the original base) used for anatomical instruction in a Prague (circa 1950-1959). Model is completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth wings, functional hinged sheathes, cut-away back and head and rubber internal organs.

More Information

Origin:	Czech Republic
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Plastic, rubber, metal and cloth
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dings, fading and other slight blemishes. These models rarely survived very long due to their delicate construction.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	M0005
Incollect Reference #:	378223

Dimensions

W.	42 in;	H.	26 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	106.68 cm;	H.	66.04 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

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