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A Pair of 19thc Dummy Boards
Repton Co
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650
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A Pair of 19thc Dummy Boards

19th century
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A pair of painted pine dummy boards, likely Dutch 19thC of a fisherman and a woman.

Dimensions:

Man

H 96cm

W 45cm

D 23cm

Woman

H 93cm

W 56cm

D 25cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated these 19th Century Dummy Boards to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201401
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000598
Description
A pair of painted pine dummy boards, likely Dutch 19thC of a fisherman and a woman.

Dimensions:

Man

H 96cm

W 45cm

D 23cm

Woman

H 93cm

W 56cm

D 25cm

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated these 19th Century Dummy Boards to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201401
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000598
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century painted wooden dummy boards depicting a man and a woman in traditional costume.

A Pair of 19thc Dummy Boards

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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
Location
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 157
Repton Co
Repton Co
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A pair of 19th-century painted wooden dummy boards depicting a man and a woman in traditional costume.
A pair of 19thC Dummy Boards
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A pair of 19th-century painted wooden dummy boards depicting a man and a woman in traditional costume.
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Dummy boards, also known as silent companions, are life-sized or scaled painted wooden cutouts created from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Designed as trompe loeil figures, they were positioned around houses near hearths, hallways, or staircases to give the illusion of presence and add decorative interest.

These figures were typically made from solid wood boards joined together, cut into human or animal outlines, and bevelled along the rear edges to enhance the three-dimensional illusion. The surfaces were painted in oils with detailed costume elements before being mounted on flat wooden bases or metal supports.

Authentic period examples display natural age-related wear, hand-planed timber backs, and bevelled edges designed to cast slender shadows. The paintwork usually shows craquelure consistent with oil paint of the era, along with period-correct costume details and original timber joining techniques.

Position them flanking a fireplace hearth, within an architectural alcove, or at a hallway landing to introduce historical narrative and height contrast. Their flat profile allows them to fit neatly into narrow spaces where traditional free-standing sculpture cannot go.

Keep painted wooden boards away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber warping and paint flaking. Clean gently using a soft dry brush or lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemical polishes.
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