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Artist Model Mannequin

1950s Vintage Handmade Artists Model / Mannequin
1950s Vintage Handmade Artists Model / Mannequin

1950s Vintage Handmade Artists Model / Mannequin

Located in Oakland, CA

1950s handcrafted artists model / mannequin with articulating arms, legs, hands, feet and head. All

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1900s
Large Antique Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1900s

Large Antique Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s

Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s

Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on an estate sale

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s

Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin
Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin

Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin

$1,420

H 29.14 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin

Located in Kastrup, DK

jointed mannequin, useful tool for learning to draw the human figure. Used by artists since the

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20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin

Located in Middleburg, VA

the skill and artistry of French artists at the time. Hand-sculpted realistically, with well-shaped

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin
Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin

Early 19th Century Danish Articulated Artist’s Mannequin

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Architectural Models

Materials

Pine

Large Yellow 1960s Adjustable Artist's Studio Mannequin Painted Wood, Germany
Large Yellow 1960s Adjustable Artist's Studio Mannequin Painted Wood, Germany

Large Yellow 1960s Adjustable Artist's Studio Mannequin Painted Wood, Germany

$455Sale Price|56% Off

H 19.69 in W 4.93 in D 2.17 in

Large Yellow 1960s Adjustable Artist's Studio Mannequin Painted Wood, Germany

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautifully finished artists mannequin from wood, painted in a bright warm yellow, with blue and

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Beech

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th century lifesize articulated artist model
19th century lifesize articulated artist model

19th century lifesize articulated artist model

$22,857

H 68.9 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in

19th century lifesize articulated artist model

Located in Brecht, BE

a rare find this wooden articulated lifesize mannequin/artist model ... in very good vintage

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Danish Artists Life Size Articulated Model Mannequin
Mid Century Danish Artists Life Size Articulated Model Mannequin

Mid Century Danish Artists Life Size Articulated Model Mannequin

Located in Round Top, TX

A mid-century life size artist's articulated mannequin or model, made of solid wood. A metal rod

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

$2,051

H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional small Wooden Artist Mannequin Model from Italy, 19 th Century, very fine sculpting of

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

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

articulated mannequin or artist’s model in a child’s size is extremely rare. In addition this child mannequin

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

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Paper Mâché Artist Model, Mannequin, circa 1850
Paper Mâché Artist Model, Mannequin, circa 1850

Paper Mâché Artist Model, Mannequin, circa 1850

Located in Culver City, CA

Paper Mâché artist model, Mannequin, France, circa 1850. Fully articulated mannequin, composed of a

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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Paper, Wood

Life-sized Skeletal Artist Model /Mannequin
Life-sized Skeletal Artist Model /Mannequin

Life-sized Skeletal Artist Model /Mannequin

Located in Culver City, CA

Articulated figure with a paper mache painted head, jointed fingers, original stand

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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Delicately Carved Artist Model Head
Delicately Carved Artist Model Head

Delicately Carved Artist Model Head

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H 9 in W 6 in D 7.5 in

Delicately Carved Artist Model Head

Located in Culver City, CA

Delicately carved artist model / mannequin head, made from pinewood

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Life-Sized Mannequin / Artist Model
Life-Sized Mannequin / Artist Model

Life-Sized Mannequin / Artist Model

Located in Culver City, CA

Life-Sized Mannequin / Artist Model with unusual figure with articulated arms, legs, fingers and

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Leather, Glass

Artist Models Arms and Hands
Artist Models Arms and Hands

Artist Models Arms and Hands

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H 25 in D 3.5 in

Artist Models Arms and Hands

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of hand carved wood artist model/mannequin arms, with fully articulated hands and fingers

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Atsco “Oscar” Artist Mannequin
Atsco “Oscar” Artist Mannequin

Atsco “Oscar” Artist Mannequin

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H 20 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Atsco “Oscar” Artist Mannequin

By Atsco Oscar

Located in Culver City, CA

Atsco “Oscar” Artist Mannequin Molded bakelite limbs and machined steel screws and joints. Amazing

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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Articulated Female Artist Mannequin
Articulated Female Artist Mannequin

Articulated Female Artist Mannequin

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H 20 in W 5 in D 3 in

Articulated Female Artist Mannequin

By Maquette Francaise SGDG

Located in Culver City, CA

Hand carved, fully articulated, marked on back: "Maquette Francaise SGDG Paris B Armature Articulee"

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

1800s French Articulated Artist's Mannequin
1800s French Articulated Artist's Mannequin

1800s French Articulated Artist's Mannequin

Located in Peekskill, NY

Of all the things I offer these posable schematic artist's mannequins are my favorite. They give

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Lifesized Artist/ Display Skeletal Mannequin
Lifesized Artist/ Display Skeletal Mannequin

Lifesized Artist/ Display Skeletal Mannequin

Located in Culver City, CA

wooden figure with articulated joints, head, and body, original paper mache hand painted head/ face, stripped of padding and wrapping

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Antique 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure or Mannequin
Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure or Mannequin

Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure or Mannequin

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H 22.84 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure or Mannequin

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Good size late 19th or Early 20th Century Artist Lay figure or mannequin, with original telescopic

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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Seven Foot Italian Mannequin
Seven Foot Italian Mannequin

Seven Foot Italian Mannequin

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H 82 in W 16 in D 8 in

Seven Foot Italian Mannequin

By Brevettato

Located in New York, NY

Amazing vintage seven foot Italian mannequin or artists model in molded white plastic. Fully

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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Midcentury French Life-Size Articulated Wooden Artist Mannequin
Midcentury French Life-Size Articulated Wooden Artist Mannequin

Midcentury French Life-Size Articulated Wooden Artist Mannequin

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare mid-century modern French life-size female articulated artist model, dummy, or mannequin

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Large articulated painter's mannequin France or Italy, circa 1950
Large articulated painter's mannequin France or Italy, circa 1950

Large articulated painter's mannequin France or Italy, circa 1950

Located in Paris, FR

Large artist’s mannequin or articulated model, in solid wood, dating from the 1950s. A base can be

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Vintage 1950s French 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

articulated mannequin or artist’s model in a child’s size is extremely rare. In addition this child mannequin

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Very Rare 18th Century Carved and Jointed Wooden Doll
Very Rare 18th Century Carved and Jointed Wooden Doll

Very Rare 18th Century Carved and Jointed Wooden Doll

Located in Peekskill, NY

he was not made for the church, but may have been an artist's mannequin or commissioned by a wealthy

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art More Folk Art

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Wood

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Large Artist Mannequin Model
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Large Artist Mannequin Model

Art Deco Traditional Wooden Large Artist Mannequin Model

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Life-Size Artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800
Life-Size Artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800

Life-Size Artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800

Located in Culver City, CA

Life-size artists Mannequin, Italy, circa 1800 Beautifully carved fully articulating model with

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Articulated Wood Artists Mannequin
19th Century French Articulated Wood Artists Mannequin

19th Century French Articulated Wood Artists Mannequin

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large 19th century French artists mannequin handcrafted from beechwood. Features articulated joints

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Models and Miniatures

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Beech

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

reminiscent of the practice, common during the Renaissance, of artists using mannequins as models. The

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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

English Articulated Wooden Mannequin from the Early 1900s
English Articulated Wooden Mannequin from the Early 1900s

English Articulated Wooden Mannequin from the Early 1900s

Located in Atlanta, GA

reminiscent of the practice, common during the Renaissance, of artists using mannequins as models. The

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Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Articulated Male Mannequin or Artist Model
Life Size Articulated Male Mannequin or Artist Model

Life Size Articulated Male Mannequin or Artist Model

Located in Milford, NH

A fine fully articulated and poseable life sized male mannequin or artist model with moveable head

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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Metal

Artist's Model Mannequin
Artist's Model Mannequin

Artist's Model Mannequin

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H 33.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in

Artist's Model Mannequin

Located in San Francisco, CA

wooden female drawing model inset brass neck and waist articulated pelvis and chest brings an

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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Rare French 1920's artist model/ mannequin
Rare French 1920's artist model/ mannequin

Rare French 1920's artist model/ mannequin

Located in New York, NY

This Mannequin is one we have never seen. It is all handmade with very unusual joint mechanisims.

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Artist Model on original stand
19th Century French Artist Model on original stand

19th Century French Artist Model on original stand

Located in New York, NY

Up for sale is a beautiful French Artist model Mannequin .This model is unusual as it retains the

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Antique 19th Century French Primitives

Articulated artist mannequin
Articulated artist mannequin

Articulated artist mannequin

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H 16.7 in W 7.8 in D 6.5 in

Articulated artist mannequin

Located in Janvry, Essonne

oak artist mannequin,articulated with metal pieces.Carved face.iron & mahogany support.

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Early 20th Century French International Style Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Artist's Mannequin
19th Century Artist's Mannequin

19th Century Artist's Mannequin

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H 20 in W 5 in D 2 in

19th Century Artist's Mannequin

Located in New York, NY

Incredible articulated Artist's mannequin from 19th C. France. Used as an aid for Artist

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Antique 19th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Horse Model on Stand
Horse Model on Stand

Horse Model on Stand

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H 19.5 in W 25 in D 5.25 in

Horse Model on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand carved oak artist’s model mannequin on two brass rods. Articulated neck and joints with horse

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20th Century French Sculptures

20th Century Italian Artist's Mannequin
20th Century Italian Artist's Mannequin

20th Century Italian Artist's Mannequin

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H 73.5 in W 18 in L 73.5 in

20th Century Italian Artist's Mannequin

By Brevettato Artevetrina

Located in Aurora, OR

This plastic resin artist’s model mannequin was manufactured in Italy in the second half of the

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin

Amazing French Life Size Artist Mannequin
Amazing French Life Size Artist Mannequin

Amazing French Life Size Artist Mannequin

Located in New York, NY

This is one of the best life size articulated figures we have ever had. It is wood an steel and every part of the body is articulated. It is French 1960's and comes with a custom stand.

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Vintage 1960s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Posable Jointed Wooden Human Figure Artist Mannequin
Posable Jointed Wooden Human Figure Artist Mannequin

Posable Jointed Wooden Human Figure Artist Mannequin

Located in Ferndale, MI

A statuesque wooden human figure artist mannequin standing at 25.5" tall. This figure is well

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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Three Original Articulated Artist's Mannequins or 'Lay' Figures
Three Original Articulated Artist's Mannequins or 'Lay' Figures

Three Original Articulated Artist's Mannequins or 'Lay' Figures

Located in London, GB

mannequins of ball joint construction. These stylised figures were used by artists as references to describe

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20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

1930's Bakelite Articulated Artist Mannequin by Atsco
1930's Bakelite Articulated Artist Mannequin by Atsco

1930's Bakelite Articulated Artist Mannequin by Atsco

Located in New York, NY

This is the famous Oscar model manufactured in the 1930's . These were inspired by late 19th

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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Artists Mannequin/ Model France, circa 1900
Artists Mannequin/ Model France, circa 1900

Artists Mannequin/ Model France, circa 1900

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Artists Mannequin from France, circa 1900. 23 " tall. It's got great patina and parts move

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Antique Early 1900s French More Folk Art

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

there is some wear considering its age. These mannequins were once used by artists and painters and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1930's Artist Mannequin
1930's Artist Mannequin

1930's Artist Mannequin

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H 19 in W 4 in D 3 in

1930's Artist Mannequin

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Used as a model for artists this wooden mannequin is totally articulated.

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Vintage 1930s American Decorative Objects

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

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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Wooden Artist Mannequin
Wooden Artist Mannequin

Wooden Artist Mannequin

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H 32.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Wooden Artist Mannequin

Located in Baltimore, MD

This large-scale artist mannequin has adjustable joints and the wood has a beautiful patina.

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20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Artists Mannequin
Antique Artists Mannequin

Antique Artists Mannequin

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H 19.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Antique Artists Mannequin

Located in Newtown, CT

Antique artists mannequin, the maker is unknown but most likely American. It dates circa 1900. It

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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. This item features metal pins, bolts and sprung joints. A must have decorative item!

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Antique Late 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
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$13,373

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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Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

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Artist Model Mannequin For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal artist model mannequin for your home. Each artist model mannequin for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. There are many kinds of the artist model mannequin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An artist model mannequin is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Atsco Oscar each produced at least one beautiful artist model mannequin that is worth considering.

How Much is a Artist Model Mannequin?

Prices for an artist model mannequin start at $420 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $5,200.

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