Antique study mask by Simonne Laubé, circa 1930
Anatomical skin
In vulcanized and painted rubber
Inspired by the famous death mask from L'Inconnue de la Seine
Antique study mask by Simonne Laubé circa 1930
The Institut d'Esthétique founded by Simonne Laubé was located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Skinned
The paint has jumped a little in places, on the nose for example, see photos.
The bust is signed and stamped on the back.
Material: apparently vulcanized and painted rubber
Simonne Laubé drew inspiration for her study mask from the famous death mask of L'Inconnue de la Seine.
Height: 30cm Width: 18cm Depth: 19cm Weight: 1.3Kg
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66 million years old
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Ref: Août 19
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13.6cm
Indonesia
Fossil shark tooth
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Entomology bound box
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Mosasaur jaw fossil still in its gangue
65 Million Years
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It's huge!
Anatomic lithography: "Traité complet de l'Anatomie de l'Homme"
by Dr Bourgery and draughtsman Jacob
1866
Megalodon tooth fossil - Otodus megalodon
12cm
Indonesia
Fossil shark tooth
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Walnut box from the manufacturers RAINAL Frères in Paris
Flight of butterflies: Heliconius family under glass dome
Entomological frame - Scarab Goliathus meleagris female with spread wings
Antique study mask by Simonne Laubé, circa 1930
Anatomical skin
In vulcanized and painted rubber
Inspired by the famous death mask from L'Inconnue de la Seine
