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C. 1880, Carved, Artculated Artist's Lay Figure (French)
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C. 1880, Carved, Artculated Artist's Lay Figure (French)

19th century
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C. 1880, Carved, Articulated Artist's Lay Figure (French).

Finely carved in the late 19th century, with excellent detailing, this articulated artist's mannequin features intricate details, including fingernails, toenails, softly defined ribs and a beautiful solemn face.

CONDITION:

Excellent original condition. All joints are functional. No damage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
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White Space Antiques has dated this French Antique Lay Figure to the 1880s.

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SA1230501
Description
C. 1880, Carved, Articulated Artist's Lay Figure (French).

Finely carved in the late 19th century, with excellent detailing, this articulated artist's mannequin features intricate details, including fingernails, toenails, softly defined ribs and a beautiful solemn face.

CONDITION:

Excellent original condition. All joints are functional. No damage.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this French Antique Lay Figure to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230501
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A French carved wooden articulated artist lay figure with a warm brown finish and posable limbs.
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Archive I A French carved wooden articulated artist lay figure with a warm brown finish and posable limbs.

C. 1880, Carved, Artculated Artist's Lay Figure (French)

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A French carved wooden articulated artist lay figure with a warm brown finish and posable limbs.
C. 1880, Carved, Artculated Artist's Lay Figure (French)
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A French carved wooden articulated artist lay figure with a warm brown finish and posable limbs.
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An artist lay figure, or mannequin, is a three-dimensional wooden figure with articulated joints, historically used by painters and sculptors to study human proportions, anatomy, and drapery.

These figures were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or boxwood, utilising brass or steel pin and socket joints to allow realistic posability.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved facial features, anatomical accuracy, natural patination from age and handling, and internal brass or metal mechanical joints rather than modern synthetic fittings.

Positioned on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books or framed sketches, an articulated figure serves as an intriguing curio and focal point.

Keep the wooden figure in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the surface.
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