Lot 15 , A 17th/18th century Northern European ivory female anatomical figure, probably German Nuremberg in the manner of Stephan Zick (1639-1715) Overall 23 x 7cm.

A 17th/18th century Northern European ivory female anatomical figure, probably German Nuremberg in the manner of Stephan Zick (1639-1715)
with removable upper torso, intestines and arms, fixed to a fabric covered ebonies pine plinth,
Overall 23 x 7cm.
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Overall looks to be in good original untouched condition with no noted losses or cracks. The top of the torso lifts away to reveal intestines which lift away probably at one time revealing a fetus within the womb but this is now missing. The lungs are hinged on fabric and lift back to reveal the heart. The arms look to have once been attached with pins but these are now missing. Fabric to the base is thought to be later.

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