Bidspirit auction | MEDICAL COSTUME PRINTS BY WARJA

MEDICAL COSTUME PRINTS BY WARJA HONEGGER LAVATER - A pair of medical costume prints by Warja Honegger Lavater, Swiss, 1913 to 2007, depicting a 16th-century surgeon and a 15th-century apothecary. Each print is signed by the artist, who gained international acclaim for her innovative, symbol-based artist books. The illustrations were created for the rare publication 2300 Years of Medical Costume, Distinctive Garb of the Medical and Related Professions from the Time of Hippocrates to the Napoleonic Era, circa 1962. Provenance: a well-preserved time capsule from the prestigious Decoration and Design Building in New York City, a renowned trade hub for interior designers. Vintage Medical Prints And Art Collectibles. Dimensions 12 x 9 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.