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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 Artists Lay Figure Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century Artists Lay Figure Fragment
In the art of imperfection this 19th century artists lay
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century artists lay figure
We are proud to offer an early 19th century artists lay
Category
Antique 1820s French Early Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in Conwy, GB
A life size articulated artist’s mannequin or Lay figure in the manner of models by French artist
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
Located in Milan, IT
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 GB
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
