Set of Three Original French Anatomical Osteology Lithographs by Cloquet, 1821
€ 990
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1821
Publisher
Paris, France
Sheet size
53 × 35.4 cm (20.9 × 13.9 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-05669, -05670, -05671
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Fair to good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with nearly two centuries of age. Please review all photographs carefully.
About this sheet
An exceptional suite of three original anatomical lithographs from Jules Cloquet's celebrated Anatomie de l'Homme ou Descriptions et Figures Lithographiées de Toutes les Parties du Corps Humain, published in Paris between 1821 and 1831. Considered one of the masterpieces of nineteenth-century medical publishing, this monumental atlas comprised more than 300 finely executed lithographic plates and remains among the most important anatomical works of its era.
This carefully selected suite focuses on the anatomy of the pelvis, spine, and gluteal musculature. The plates illustrate the powerful muscles of the lower back, sacrum, pelvis, and hip from multiple perspectives, revealing both superficial and deeper anatomical structures with extraordinary precision. Cloquet's masterful lithographic technique combines scientific accuracy with remarkable artistic refinement, creating compositions that are as visually compelling today as they were for nineteenth-century physicians and surgeons.
Jules Germain Cloquet (1790–1883) was one of France's foremost surgeons and among the earliest members elected to the Académie Nationale de Médecine. Renowned for his advances in anatomy and surgery, he invented several important surgical instruments, including improved arterial forceps, while also maintaining an interest in emerging disciplines such as acupuncture and mesmerism.
Beyond their historical significance, these original lithographs possess a striking sculptural quality and subtle monochrome palette that complement both traditional and contemporary interiors. They make an outstanding addition to libraries, medical practices, wellness clinics, physiotherapy offices, academic institutions, boutique hotels, or any sophisticated interior where science and art intersect.
This suite is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images are shown for presentation purposes only and may not represent exact scale.
Creator: Jules Germain Cloquet (1790–1883)
Medium: Original lithographs on paper
Condition: Fair to good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor edge wear consistent with nearly two centuries of age. Please review all photographs carefully.
