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A Well Carved Wood Artists Lay Figure
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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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

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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London
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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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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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