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Female Artist Lay Figure. Wood Articulated Mannequin Doll. 19th Century.

Name: Female Artist Lay Figure. Wood Articulated Mannequin Doll. 19th Century.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1206359
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

This fabulous articulated artist's lay figure which is unusual being in the form of a female dates from the 19th century, is made of walnut and has movable ball joints which move so the figure can be positioned in various poses.

This antique artist mannequin is a good size at 49 cm tall and has a beautiful rich patina from years of use so looks stunning on display. A very nice decorative and collectible piece.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: Width: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Depth: 7 cm (2 3/4"). Height: 49 cm (19 1/4").

Weight: 814 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some splits, cracks and wear leaving a great patina. Some of the movable joints are stiff, some are loose and some do not move fully. Old woodworm holes which has been treated. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the figure is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Articulated Artist Lay Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1206359

Dealers Internal Reference

AWALF2843

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This antique artist mannequin is a good size at 49 cm tall and has a beautiful rich patina from years of use so looks stunning on display.

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A very nice decorative and collectible piece.

fig 1. A carved 19th-century wooden articulated female artist lay figure shown sitting down with fully jointed limbs and a stylised head. — fig 1. Female Artist Lay Figure. Wood Articulated Mannequin Doll. 19th Century.

Date: 19th century.

Dimensions: Width: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Depth: 7 cm (2 3/4"). Height: 49 cm (19 1/4").

Weight: 814 g.

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some splits, cracks and wear leaving a great patina. Some of the movable joints are stiff, some are loose and some do not move fully. Old woodworm holes which has been treated. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the figure is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Articulated Artist Lay Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1206359

Dealers Internal Ref

AWALF2843

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Lay figures are articulated, three-dimensional scale models of the human body used by painters and sculptors to study proportion, posture, and the drape of fabric without requiring a live model for extended studio sessions.

These figures were primarily carved from dense hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or boxwood, utilising brass or iron pin and ball-joint mechanisms to allow realistic positioning of the torso and limbs.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-carved joint sockets, original metal securing pins, natural surface wear or wood shrinkage, and hand-cut anatomical shaping rather than modern lathe-turned components.

Designers frequently position lay figures posed on bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces, using their warm wood patination and geometric forms to add sculptural curiosity and textural contrast to contemporary schemes.

To preserve the timber, keep the figure in a stable environment away from direct heat and moisture, clean gently using a soft dry brush, and apply a clear microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the finish.

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