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Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy or Mannequin
Sold by Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy or Mannequin

1920 - 1940
Sold 6 March 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Description

A Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy, Mannequin or Lay Figure.

Figures of this sort were first used in the great artistic workshops of the Renaissance and have been a central part of the artist's studio ever since. This example is of particularly large scale and is fully jointed so as it is possible to pose it in a variety of positions. Antique and vintage artists' equipment is a very popular, and pieces like this can be used as a decorative accent or of course, can be used once again in the way that was intended when they were made.

This piece is in lovely condition whilst still showing all the desirable signs of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Wooden Artist Mannequin to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1056571
Dealers Internal Reference
3106
Description
A Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy, Mannequin or Lay Figure.
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Figures of this sort were first used in the great artistic workshops of the Renaissance and have been a central part of the artist's studio ever since.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

This example is of particularly large scale and is fully jointed so as it is possible to pose it in a variety of positions. Antique and vintage artists' equipment is a very popular, and pieces like this can be used as a decorative accent or of course, can be used once again in the way that was intended when they were made.

This piece is in lovely condition whilst still showing all the desirable signs of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Wooden Artist Mannequin to the 1940s.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056571
Dealers Internal Ref
3106
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A full-length standing wooden artist mannequin with articulated limbs mounted on a metal base against a white panelled background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A full-length standing wooden artist mannequin with articulated limbs mounted on a metal base against a white panelled background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy or Mannequin

Archive II A full-length standing wooden artist mannequin with articulated limbs mounted on a metal base against a white panelled background. View II
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 148
Items Sold 1,023
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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A full-length standing wooden artist mannequin with articulated limbs mounted on a metal base against a white panelled background.
Large 20th Century Artist's Dummy or Mannequin
Ref: SA1056571
A full-length standing wooden artist mannequin with articulated limbs mounted on a metal base against a white panelled background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialWood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArticulated joints, Turned wooden limbs, Proportional human form
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Artist mannequins have been utilised since the Renaissance by painters and sculptors to study drapery, lighting, and human proportions accurately in the absence of a live model.

Traditional mannequins are typically crafted from turned and carved hardwoods such as beech, pear wood, or ash, featuring articulated wooden joints connected by internal pins or wire mechanisms.

Authentic vintage pieces exhibit natural patina, hand-carved detailing in areas like the fingers and joints, traditional fixings, and wear patterns consistent with studio use rather than modern mass production.

This object functions well as a sculptural focal point on a large console table, within a home office, or placed in an empty corner to introduce an element of architectural curiosity.

Preserve the wood by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels. Clean gently with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid applying liquid polishes to vintage wooden surfaces.
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