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Founded by Felice Fontana and Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1771, in Florence.1
Private company
Officina ceroplastica fiorentina
Officina ceroplastica fiorentina is an Italian company based in Via Romana, founded in 1771, dissolved in 1800.1 It was founded by Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor and Felice Fontana.1
L'Officina ceroplastica fiorentina è stato un laboratorio dedicato alla riproduzione in cera di modelli anatomici umani, animali e botanici. Venne allestita a Firenze nel 1771 nei locali a pianterreno del Palazzo Torrigiani in via Romana. Rimase attiva fino alla seconda metà del XIX secolo.2 From the Italian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1771Founded1
Leadership
Who has led Officina ceroplastica fiorentina, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderFelice Fontana1
- FounderLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperor1
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