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French Lay Figure

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

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

$484

H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

Located in Benalmadena, ES

objects and curiosities. The internal mechanism, composed of spirals and metal bands that allow the figure

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

Materials

Metal

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

Antique French Carved Wood Lay or Artist Figure or Model

Located in London, GB

A finely carved lay figure, Adjustable and moveable at hands, leg joints, arms, hands, head, and

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Antique Early 1800s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19TH Century artist male lay figure form
19TH Century artist male lay figure form

19TH Century artist male lay figure form

$2,297

H 13 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

19TH Century artist male lay figure form

Located in London, GB

19TH Century artist male lay figure form This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

STUNNING CIRCA 1950 ANTIQUE FRENCH ARTISTS LAY FIGURE MEDIUM SIZED LOVELY PATINa
STUNNING CIRCA 1950 ANTIQUE FRENCH ARTISTS LAY FIGURE MEDIUM SIZED LOVELY PATINa

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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French late 19th century pine artists lay figure
French late 19th century pine artists lay figure

French late 19th century pine artists lay figure

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H 13.5 in W 4 in D 2 in

French late 19th century pine artists lay figure

Located in London, GB

Extremely rare pine artists lay figure circa late 19th century. Fully Articulated figure in

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Vintage 1910s More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French 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 Conwy, GB

A life size articulated artist’s mannequin or Lay figure in the manner of models by French artist

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Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Artist Lay Figure
Early 19th Century Artist Lay Figure

Early 19th Century Artist Lay Figure

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H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in

Early 19th Century Artist Lay Figure

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 19th century artist lay figure. France, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century Artist Lay Figure
Mid-20th Century Artist Lay Figure

Mid-20th Century Artist Lay Figure

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H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in

Mid-20th Century Artist Lay Figure

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Mid-20th century artist lay figure, wonderful condition throughout, fully functioning. Nice

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Mid-20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Wooden Artists Lay Figure, circa 1920s
Wooden Artists Lay Figure, circa 1920s

Wooden Artists Lay Figure, circa 1920s

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H 12.6 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in

Wooden Artists Lay Figure, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wooden artists lay figure, circa 1920s - Fully articulated - French, 1920s - Measures: 32cm

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure

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

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Antique 1820s French Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Mid-19th Century, Artist Mannequin or Lay Figure in the Manner of Giullois
Mid-19th Century, Artist Mannequin or Lay Figure in the Manner of Giullois

Mid-19th Century, Artist Mannequin or Lay Figure in the Manner of Giullois

By François-Pierre Guillois

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Extraordinary mid-19th century articulating artist mannequin or lay figure, the main body is wood

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Lay Figure or Artist Mannequin, 19th Century
Lay Figure or Artist Mannequin, 19th Century

Lay Figure or Artist Mannequin, 19th Century

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H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

Lay Figure or Artist Mannequin, 19th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An unusual late 19th century carved and painted lay figure or artist mannequin, the figure with

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Female Lay Figure or Artists Mannequin, 19th Century
Female Lay Figure or Artists Mannequin, 19th Century

Female Lay Figure or Artists Mannequin, 19th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Unusual 19th century carved and stained wooden female figure with stylized head and articulated

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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. In oak, original base

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

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

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20th Century French Sculptures

Artist's Lay Figure
Artist's Lay Figure

Artist's Lay Figure

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H 23.63 in W 5.52 in

Artist's Lay Figure

Located in Antwerp, BE

A late 19th century walnut artist's lay figure with the original adjustable pedestal. France

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Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Artist Lay Figure
Artist Lay Figure

Artist Lay Figure

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H 13 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in

Artist Lay Figure

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A male artists model or lay figure. Naiveley carved in soft woods, expressive facial features

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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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$1,200

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Located in Highland, IN

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20th Century Argentine Rustic North and South American Rugs

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Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930's

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Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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$1,295

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Located in High Point, NC

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Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$2,880 / item

H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in

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By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

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By Angelo Granati

Located in Napoli, IT

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Located in Norwich, GB

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Located in Middlesex, NJ

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Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

$1,400

H 14.5 in Dm 9 in

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Located in New York, NY

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$1,016Sale Price|43% Off

H 28.35 in W 29.14 in D 16.93 in

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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

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Located in Somis, CA

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Early 20th century English portrait of a young girl, Deborah Blencowe
Early 20th century English portrait of a young girl, Deborah Blencowe

Early 20th century English portrait of a young girl, Deborah Blencowe

By Louise Burrell

Located in Woodbury, CT

Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States. The daughter of William and Ada Luker, both artists, Bur...

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French lay figure you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and pine, every French lay figure was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French lay figure — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French lay figure made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

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Prices for a French lay figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $531 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,222.
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