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Articulated Lay Figure

Early 20th century articulated lay figure.
Early 20th century articulated lay figure.

Early 20th century articulated lay figure.

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure.

Category

Vintage 1940s Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure
Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Articulated wooden mannequin designed for artists, dating from the mid-20th century. This piece retains its original function and structural integrity, based on the notable quality o...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Antique French Wooden Male Artist’s Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Large Antique French Wooden Male Artist’s Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin

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.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Vintage 19th Century Hand Carved Artist Wooden Articulated Lay Figure
Antique Vintage 19th Century Hand Carved Artist Wooden Articulated Lay Figure

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 understated presence, solid in structure and form, fully articulated yet missing the low...

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Antique Early 1900s British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beech, Pine

Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century
Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

20th century French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on stand Stunning wooden articulated lay figure from the 20th century in original condition.

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure
Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

Located in Peekskill, NY

This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

An female articulated mannequin, lay figure of large-size
An female articulated mannequin, lay figure of large-size

An female articulated mannequin, lay figure of large-size

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A large female articulated mannequin (lay figure) with a metaphysical face, articulated at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees, and ankles.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

19th Century Carved Pine Articulated Artists Lay Figure or Mannequin
19th Century Carved Pine Articulated Artists Lay Figure or Mannequin

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

Early 20th Century Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure
Early 20th Century Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

Early 20th Century Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco articulated, carved wood figure of a person. Know as artists' mannequins or lay figures, these posable figures were used in art classes as models for drawing human forms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure
Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure

Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco articulated carved wood artist's mannequin or lay figure on its original display stand and retaining its paper label.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure
19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists' Mannequin or Lay Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

33" tall posable, articulated carved wood figure of a male, used for learning figure drawing in art classes and studios.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

A charming late 19th century female articulated lay figure mannequin. This beautiful articulated mannequin or dummy in painted wood is rare.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin
Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin

Late 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Female Articulated Lay Figure Mannequin

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

A charming late 19th century female articulated lay figure mannequin. This beautiful articulated mannequin or dummy in painted wood is rare.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Lay Figure
19th Century Lay Figure

19th Century Lay Figure

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H 25.6 in W 8.3 in D 2.8 in

19th Century Lay Figure

Located in Arundel, GB

Rare, artist's wooden lay figure. With articulated joints and intricately carved facial detail.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Remarkable Fine Quality Figured Walnut Horse and Rider Artists Lay Figure
Remarkable Fine Quality Figured Walnut Horse and Rider Artists Lay Figure

Remarkable Fine Quality Figured Walnut Horse and Rider Artists Lay Figure

By Lechertier Barbe

Located in By, GB

A 1900s figured walnut articulated artists horse and rider lay figure by Lechertier Barbe 93 Jermyn Street London.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure

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 life-size female figure of almost 66 inches, dating back to 1870 circa of Italian ori...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lifesize Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure
Lifesize Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

Lifesize Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

Located in Peekskill, NY

This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Rare 1800s Articulated Artists Mannequin Lay Figure
Rare 1800s Articulated Artists Mannequin Lay Figure

Rare 1800s Articulated Artists Mannequin Lay Figure

Located in Peekskill, NY

These figures are very hard to find, recently there were expositions held of these items in the Fitzwilliam museum in Cambridge and the Musee Bourdell in Paris. This particular figur...

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Antique 19th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure
A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure

A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure

Located in London, GB

A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure A large untouched example of a late 19th Century full articulated English pine artists lay figure form.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure
Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure

Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rare life-size artist mannequin or lay figure, French in origin. The remnants of a pressed steel label is visible on the tip of the neck as shown within the photographs A remova...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Articulated Artist's Lay Figure in Plywood, England, c.1970
20th Century Articulated Artist's Lay Figure in Plywood, England, c.1970

20th Century Articulated Artist's Lay Figure in Plywood, England, c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Each section is articulated and tightened with plexiglass fasteners so that the figure can be placed in a multitude of poses, giving all the charm of a full sized antique lay figure ...

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plywood

19th Century French Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio
19th Century French Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio

19th Century French Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A 19th century articulated French lay figure, of pine construction with typical ball and joint limbs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Turn of the Century Dutch Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio
Turn of the Century Dutch Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio

Turn of the Century Dutch Articulated Artist Lay Figure Mannequin Folk Art Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A turn of the century continental artist lay figure. Likely to be Dutch in origin, carved in pine with typical ball joint articulation. Extremely well carved and of good propor...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

19th Century Artists Lay Figure
19th Century Artists Lay Figure

19th Century Artists Lay Figure

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H 65.5 in W 14.2 in D 3 in

19th Century Artists Lay Figure

Located in Tetbury, England

A life size articulated artist’s mannequin or Lay figure in the manner of models by French artist Francois-Pierre Guillois.    

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Rare form of Early 20th Century Artists Lay figure
Rare form of Early 20th Century Artists Lay figure

Rare form of Early 20th Century Artists Lay figure

Located in London, GB

Rare form of Early 20th Century Artists Lay figure A tad battered and bruised due to years of use, this rare form of a fully articulated artist’s lay figure still has bags of charac...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

19th Century, French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on Stand
19th Century, French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on Stand

19th Century, French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on Stand

Located in Richmond, Surrey

19th century French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on stand Stunning wooden articulated lay figure from the 19th century in original condition.

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Models and Miniatures

Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century
Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

20th century French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on stand Stunning wooden articulated lay figure from the 20th century in original condition.

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

English 20th Century Artist's Articulated Wooden Mannequins on Bases, ONE AVAIL
English 20th Century Artist's Articulated Wooden Mannequins on Bases, ONE AVAIL

English 20th Century Artist's Articulated Wooden Mannequins on Bases, ONE AVAIL

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two English artist's wooden articulated lay figure from the early 20th century, mounted on custom bases and priced $950 each.

Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Articulated France Study Mannequin in Resin with Wood Effect
20th Century Articulated France Study Mannequin in Resin with Wood Effect

20th Century Articulated France Study Mannequin in Resin with Wood Effect

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An articulated artist’s mannequin or lay figure of a woman, made in France in the mid-late 20th century.

Category

20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin

18th Century Capipote
18th Century Capipote

18th Century Capipote

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H 64.97 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Capipote

Located in Brecht, BE

This lifesize capipote/santos figure was used as a procession figure, found her in France, extremely rare to find these as an articulated manikin/mannequin/lay figure.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Female Lay Figure
Female Lay Figure

Female Lay Figure

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A artists articulated lay figure. Rare in female form, well carved in walnut, full articulation to all joints.

Category

20th Century French Sculptures

1860s French Articulated Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Model Doll
1860s French Articulated Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Model Doll

1860s French Articulated Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Model Doll

Located in London, GB

A female lifesize skeletal fabric covered articulated mannequin with a hand-painted paper Mach head. A real treasure from the past. She is still in exceptional good condition. One of...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Artist Lay Figure
Artist Lay Figure

Artist Lay Figure

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H 19.69 in Dm 5.91 in

Artist Lay Figure

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lay figure articulated mannequin, France, 1870 to 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Very Rare Articulated Model Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Skeleton
19th Century Very Rare Articulated Model Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Skeleton

19th Century Very Rare Articulated Model Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Skeleton

Located in London, GB

Bridget's Cabinet is proud to offer this very rare mannequin/artist lay figure, These figures are very hard to find, recently there were expositions held of these items in the Fitzwi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson & Co.
19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson & Co.

19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson & Co.

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The late nineteenth century English pine artist's lay figure, having articulated pivoted ball joints allowing for a natural bending and turning the arms and legs, with pencil inscrip...

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Fine Belgiun Articulated horse model
Fine Belgiun Articulated horse model

Fine Belgiun Articulated horse model

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful example of an articulated horse Lay figure. These are typically found in dark woods making this version quite unusual.

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century German Life-Size Articulated Seated Mannequin, circa 1860
Mid-19th Century German Life-Size Articulated Seated Mannequin, circa 1860

Mid-19th Century German Life-Size Articulated Seated Mannequin, circa 1860

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The rare life-size articulated mannequin or stuffed lay figure with articulated beech??

Category

Antique 1860s German High Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Beech

Artists Studio Model
Artists Studio Model

Artists Studio Model

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Oversized artists articulated male lay figure or model. English mid 20 th century.

Category

Vintage 1960s British More Furniture and Collectibles

Artists Model
Artists Model

Artists Model

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

fully articulated artists model or lay figure. Almost life size and in untouched condition .

Category

Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

19th Century Articulated Lay Figure or Artist's Mannequin Model
19th Century Articulated Lay Figure or Artist's Mannequin Model

19th Century Articulated Lay Figure or Artist's Mannequin Model

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

Stunning wooden articulated lay figure from the 19th century in original condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Articulated Artist's Female Lay Figure or Mannequin

19th Century Articulated Artist's Female Lay Figure or Mannequin

Located in London, GB

Of unusual diminutive form. Solid carved walnut, English, circa 1860. Measure: 13" high x 4" wide x 1.5" deep.

Category

Antique 1860s English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

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Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

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$8,500

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

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Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

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An articulated life-size artist model, Italy end of 19th century.
An articulated life-size artist model, Italy end of 19th century.

An articulated life-size artist model, Italy end of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

Articulated painter's mannequin, depicting a teenage boy, life-size. The mannequin is made of walnut wood, the articulated spheres are made of maple wood. The limbs are fully articul...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.
An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.

An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

An articulated mannequin of a medium-sized painter, with the face to life. The mannequin is sculpted and made of fruit wood. The height-adjustable stand (40” – 55”, diameter 8”), is ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique French Carved Wood Lay or Artist Figure or Model
Antique French Carved Wood Lay or Artist Figure or Model

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Located in London, GB

A finely carved lay figure, Adjustable and moveable at hands, leg joints, arms, hands, head, and in the torso. These highly collectable figures are increasingly scarce. This is...

Category

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Materials

Wood

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Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

$9,224

H 40.16 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Large 19th-Century French Walnut Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
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Rare Large 19th-Century French Walnut Articulated Artist’s Mannequin

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Exceptionally rare large 19th-century French articulated artist’s mannequin, finely carved in walnut with fully functioning joints and a beautifully matured patina. Particularly stri...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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Early 20th Century Carved Wood Mannequin on Carved Wood Base

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Mannequin on Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

A rare and interesting carved wood mannequin resting on a carved wood base from the first part of the 20th century.

Category

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Materials

Wood

Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

$13,318

H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...

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Materials

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Articulated Lay Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal articulated lay figure for your home. A articulated lay figure — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the articulated lay figure you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A articulated lay figure made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

How Much is a Articulated Lay Figure?

Prices for a articulated lay figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,356 and can go as high as $16,950, while the average can fetch as much as $7,388.