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What is a lay figure in art?
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In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
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19th Century Artist Lay Figure
Located in Ongar, GB
A quality late 19th century artist Lay figure made from pine. These were made to be used by artists
Category
Antique 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
19th Century Carved Pine Articulated Artists Lay Figure or Mannequin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
13" Carved pine artists articulated mannequin or lay figure of a male with carved facial features.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
Located in Milano, MI
Life-Size Artist Mannequin Italy circa 1870, 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
STUNNING CIRCA 1950 ANTIQUE FRENCH ARTISTS LAY FIGURE MEDIUM SIZED LOVELY PATINa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century French oak Artists lay figure
A lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
$2,631 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Vintage 19th Century Hand Carved Artist Wooden Articulated Lay Figure
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful hand carved artist lay figure, English 19th Century.
- The figure has a subtle
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Pine
19TH Century artist male lay figure form
Located in London, GB
19TH Century artist male lay figure form
This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
