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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 the human form.
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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.
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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 example and a great size, it was sold to me as circa 1900 but he looks mid century...
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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 the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare 20thC Continental Life Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and impressive life-sized carved wooden artist's mannequin dating to the early twentieth century, of continental origin and executed with remarkable attention to anatomical fo...
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20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Large Antique French Wooden Male Artist’s Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
