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A Rare 18th Century Lifesize Dummy Board of Gentleman and Monkey
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A Rare 18th Century Lifesize Dummy Board of Gentleman and Monkey

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A rare C18th painted life size dummy board of naive charm, featuring an eccentric gentleman/ possibly an explorer with leather hat and jacket, holding a satchel under his left arm and holding a monkey in his right. Still retaining all the original decoration and crusted varnish surface. 1760.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this 18th Century Dummy Board to the 18th Century.

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SA769123
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
A rare C18th painted life size dummy board of naive charm, featuring an eccentric gentleman/ possibly an explorer with leather hat and jacket, holding a satchel under his left arm and holding a monkey in his right. Still retaining all the original decoration and crusted varnish surface. 1760.

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this 18th Century Dummy Board to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA769123
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder.
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Archive I An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder.

A Rare 18th Century Lifesize Dummy Board of Gentleman and Monkey

Archive II An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View II
Archive III An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View VI
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Archive XI An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder. View XI
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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
Location
Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jakewright
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An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder.
A rare 18th Century Lifesize Dummy Board of gentleman and monkey
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An 18th-century painted wooden dummy board cutout depicting a standing gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat holding a monkey on his shoulder.
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  • ObjectDummy Boards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTrompe loeil painting, Silhouette cutout, Joined timber panels, Wide-brimmed hat
  • SizeH 179 cm (70 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This 18th century Georgian dummy board is a lifesize painted wooden silhouette cutout of a gentleman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holding a monkey on his shoulder and a satchel under his arm. Constructed from joined pine timber panels with a dark brown painted finish, the piece displays a crusted varnish surface, visible vertical grain lines, and a rectangular block base. Measuring 179 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the flat trompe-l'oeil figure stands upright against an interior wall. In a contemporary home, this English Country House object suits placement in an empty corner or hallway to create an illusionistic focal point. The naive artwork requires no floor space beyond its narrow depth, functioning as a traditional decorative screen or conversational display piece within a living room, study, or landing.

FAQs

Originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, dummy boardsalso known as silent companionsare life-sized painted wooden cutouts depicting human figures, animals, or household staff. They were placed in halls, staircases, and empty corners to create a trompe loeil illusion of company or to serve as decorative hearth screens.

They were typically constructed from joined pine or oak boards, planed flat, primed, and painted in oil. The perimeter edges were bevelled towards the back to enhance the realistic three-dimensional illusion when viewed from a distance.

Authentic period examples feature hand-sawn timber panels, age-appropriate paint craquelure, hand-forged iron or timber rear easel supports, and subtle bevelled profiling along the outer cut edges.

A dummy board is typically styled standing upright against a plain wall, positioned within an unused fireplace alcove, or placed on a wide stair landing to add architectural interest and theatrical scale.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush without applying water or chemical solvent cleaners. Position the wooden panel away from direct sunlight, open flames, and radiators to prevent warping and paint flaking.
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