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19thc Artist’s Lay Figure
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19thc Artist’s Lay Figure

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This unrestored 19th CENTURY ARTIST’S CARVED LAY FIGURE has a lovely, old finish.

It is very pleasing to hold and manoeuvre

The photographs show some interesting poses the Figure can hold.

All moveable joints work.

There are some old chips around the edges of the joint sockets. The little finger on the right hand is missing and the middle finger of the right hand is chipped. There is wear to the tips of the toes on the right foot .

Please ask if you require any further information.

Height: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is included. Please email for current Shipping Rates.

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Shaun King Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Lay Figure to the 19th Century.

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Description
This unrestored 19th CENTURY ARTIST’S CARVED LAY FIGURE has a lovely, old finish.

It is very pleasing to hold and manoeuvre

The photographs show some interesting poses the Figure can hold.

All moveable joints work.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century articulated carved dark wood artists lay figure seated with crossed legs and posed arms.
fig 1. 19thc Artist’s Lay Figure

There are some old chips around the edges of the joint sockets. The little finger on the right hand is missing and the middle finger of the right hand is chipped. There is wear to the tips of the toes on the right foot .

Please ask if you require any further information.

Height: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK is included. Please email for current Shipping Rates.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Lay Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226707
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century articulated carved dark wood artists lay figure seated with crossed legs and posed arms.

19thc Artist’s Lay Figure

Archive II A nineteenth-century articulated carved dark wood artists lay figure seated with crossed legs and posed arms. View II
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A nineteenth-century articulated carved dark wood artists lay figure seated with crossed legs and posed arms.
19thC ARTIST’S LAY FIGURE
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A nineteenth-century articulated carved dark wood artists lay figure seated with crossed legs and posed arms.
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  • ObjectLay Figures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century European
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArticulated joints, Carved facial features, Crossed legs, Ball and socket joints

This nineteenth-century European artist's lay figure dates from the 19th century and belongs to the gentleman's library style. Constructed from carved wood with iron components, the piece has a dark brown colour and an old finish. The figure exhibits articulated joints, carved facial features, crossed legs, and ball and socket joints. Visible details include old chips around the edges of the joint sockets, a missing little finger on the right hand, a chipped middle finger on the right hand, and wear to the tips of the toes on the right foot. All moveable joints work, and the item has an old finish with a pleasing tactile quality. Measuring 49.5 cm in height, the object sits comfortably on a bookshelf in a study, library, or living room. The articulated limbs allow for dynamic posing, making it a striking display piece or decorative object for a desk, cabinet, or display shelf. The dark wooden tones complement traditional and eclectic interiors alike.

FAQs

An artists lay figure is an articulated, three-dimensional scale model of the human body used by painters and sculptors to study proportion, anatomy, and drapery without requiring a live model for extended periods.

They were typically carved from hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or boxwood, featuring hand-cut ball-and-socket or pin joints to allow realistic articulation of the limbs and torso.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit hand-carved details, natural timber wear around joint friction points, historical metal joining pins, and an organic patinated finish acquired through age.

Designers often showcase lay figures as sculptural art objects on bookshelves, sideboards, or desk tops, adding an element of historical craftsmanship and curiosity to modern interiors.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and occasionally apply a clear beeswax polish to protect the original finish.
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