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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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Large Mid 19th C. Catalan Artist Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
An unusual & rare 19th C. Artist lay figure from Catalonia.
Originally used by artists to paint
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings
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
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
Antique Rare 19th Century French Life Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and impressive life-size wooden artist’s lay figure, French, dating to the second half of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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 French Full Size Lay Figures Carved Wooden Foot Artist Mannequin
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare hand carved 19th century artists lay figure foot, with traces of its original painted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
