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Lay Figure Mannequin

19th Century Lay Figure Mannequin c 1840
Located in London, GB
Antique artist's lay figure/mannequin from around 1840. Made by Charles Roberson & Co.
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Antique Early 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Lay Figure Mannequin c 1840
19th Century Lay Figure Mannequin c 1840
H 12.92 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
Mid-Century Articulated Metal and Foam Mannequin Lay Figures
Located in London, GB
A set of seven highly unusual lay figure mannequins. Metal, foam and plaster. Various
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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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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

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Wood

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

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Fruitwood

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin
H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
Located in Milan, IT
Life-Size Artist Mannequin Italy circa 1870, 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Wood

19th Century Artists Lay Figure
19th Century Artists Lay Figure
H 65.5 in W 14.2 in D 3 in
Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
Life size artistic lay figures set of 3, 1980s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wooden articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
Life size artistic lay figures set of 2, 1980s
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality pine wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Life size artistic lay figures set of 4, 1980s
H 59.06 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Located in Milano, IT
drapery and clothing. In the course of the 19th century, however, the mannequin (or “lay figure” in
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Antique 1880s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Life size artistic child sized lay figures set of 4, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
High quality wood articulated artistic Lay Figures. These life size mannequins are made with great
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
century, however, the mannequin (or “lay figure” in English) gradually emerged from the studio to become a
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Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Located in Peekskill, NY
Jane Munro, "The Mannequin, or Lay Figure, was a ubiquitous presence in artists' studios from at least
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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Lay Figure Mannequin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lay figure mannequin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lay figure mannequin — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lay figure mannequin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lay figure mannequin made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular.

How Much is a Lay Figure Mannequin?

The average selling price for a lay figure mannequin at 1stDibs is $4,598, while they’re typically $1,380 on the low end and $16,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Lay Figure Mannequin
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