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A Well Carved Wood Artists Lay Figure
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A Well Carved Wood Artists Lay Figure

1920 - 1940
Description

A well carved wood artists lay figure with moveable limbs makes a very nice decorative item. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Artist Lay Figure to the 1930s.

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SA1036834
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Description
A well carved wood artists lay figure with moveable limbs makes a very nice decorative item. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Wooden Artist Lay Figure to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036834
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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An articulated wooden artist lay figure with ball and socket joints positioned standing upright.
A well carved wood artists lay figure
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An articulated wooden artist lay figure with ball and socket joints positioned standing upright.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style19th Century Studio
  • MaterialHardwood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBall and socket joints, Hand carved wood, Articulated limbs
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This 1930 artists lay figure is a decorative object in the nineteenth-century studio style, rendered in a warm brown hardwood with visible metal fixings at the joints. The piece has an oval head, a segmented torso, and articulated limbs connected by visible ball and socket joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, finishing in pointed wooden feet and flat circular hands. Natural grain variation and darker patination appear across the turned wooden surfaces, showing wear from age and handling. Measuring 31 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, it suits display on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk within a study or library.

FAQs

An artist lay figure is an articulated wooden model of the human form used by painters and sculptors to study anatomical proportion, pose, and light effect.

Traditional lay figures were carved from dense hardwoods such as beech, boxwood, or pearwood, utilizing internal metal pins and ball-and-socket joinery for movement.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved construction, age-related patination, metal joint pins, and accurate anatomical proportioning without modern plastic components.

A wooden lay figure functions as a sculptural accent when displayed on bookshelves, office desks, or mantelpieces, introducing texture and historical studio aesthetic.

To preserve a wooden lay figure, maintain a stable indoor humidity to prevent wood shrinkage, avoid direct sunlight, and nourish the timber using a neutral beeswax polish.
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