A FRENCH POLYCHROME PLASTER ANATOMICAL MODEL OF THE HUMAN BODY

The Parisian firm of Deyrolle was founded in 1831 by keen Naturalist Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle, and moved to its present premises at 46 Rue du Bac in 1881. The prodigious company specialised in taxidermy, didactic models, natural history specimens and microscopes, becoming known as "Les Fils d'Émile Deyrolle" from the late 19th century. During the 20th Century it became a popular destination for Surrealists such as Andre Breton and Salvador Dali, and the firm continues to flourish today, maintaining its focus on taxidermy and specimens as teaching aides, as well as decorative objects.