French Lay Figure

19th Century French Articulated Wood Artists Mannequin

19th Century Artist Model

Wooden Artist's Articulated Lay Figure

$465

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

$2,595

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.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Carved Wood Lay or Artist Figure or Model

$3,024

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 in the torso.

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Antique Early 1800s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19TH Century artist male lay figure form

$2,247

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 form and shows lots of natural age.

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

$4,500

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. It must have been made by special request because there is no other example know...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

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

$2,950

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

$12,500

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An female articulated mannequin, lay figure of large-size

$605

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. Crafted from carved pi...

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Vintage 1950s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

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

$3,201

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

$21,788

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

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

$2,650

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. No...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Articulated Wooden Mannequin Artist Painter Drawing Fine Arts 20th Century

$523

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.

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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 original patina. Size is 13.5 inches tall (34 cm)

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Vintage 1910s More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

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

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H 31.11 in Dm 7.29 in

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

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Artists Lay Figure Circa 1930s

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H 20.08 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Wooden Artists Lay Figure Circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Wooden Artists Lay Figure Circa 1930s - Fully articulated - French ~ 1930s - 51cm tall x 15cm wide Condition Report No losses or notable damage.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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 patination. Marked to the rear with the initials "V.P" presumably a makers mark ...

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Mid-20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure

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H 61.03 in W 14.57 in L 61.03 in

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

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 tall x 6cm wide x 4cm deep Condition report No losses or notable damage, has be...

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Lifesize Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

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H 56 in W 18 in D 8 in

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. It must have been made by special request because there is no other example know...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure

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H 13 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

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 figure, whom we have lovingly named Jean Claude.

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Antique 1820s French Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine, Paint

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 stand.

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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

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H 66.15 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in

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, iron bolts and brass "joints", unusual bronze articulating fingers, each joint arti...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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

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H 16.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

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

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H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in

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.

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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Oak

Female Lay Figure

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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.

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20th Century French Sculptures

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Late 20th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1860s French Articulated Mannequin Artist Lay Figure Model Doll

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H 68.9 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in

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

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 painted hands and features including a painted moustache, the unpainted articulated b...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Female Lay Figure or Artists Mannequin, 19th Century

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H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

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 joints.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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$14,000

H 67 in W 29 in D 29 in

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Located in Peekskill, NY

There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...

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French Lay Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a French Lay Figure?

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.