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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

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

In addition this child mannequin is covered with the fabric layers as a lay figure but it has the style of an articulated one.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Large Mid 19th C. Catalan Artist Lay Figure
Large Mid 19th C. Catalan Artist Lay Figure

Large Mid 19th C. Catalan Artist Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

An unusual & rare 19th C. Artist lay figure from Catalonia. Originally used by artists to paint the human form.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art 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 retaining its paper label.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

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...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beech, Pine

Antique Rare 19th Century French Life Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure c.1860
Antique Rare 19th Century French Life Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure c.1860

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Models and Miniatures

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 example and a great size, it was sold to me as circa 1900 but he looks mid century...

Category

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, 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

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

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 in the torso.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Articulated Metal and Foam Mannequin Lay Figures
Mid-Century Articulated Metal and Foam Mannequin Lay Figures

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.

Category

Mid-20th 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 articulated lay figure from the 20th century in original condition.

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster
1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster

1976 Bergasol Original Vintage Poster

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Winchester, GB

This piece for skin care brand Bergasol is in a fantastic vibrant piece in his signature style, depicting a laying figure sunbathing in a warm palette. In mint condition, this piece...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

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 ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Mannequin Arms Set Industrial Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Wooden Mannequin Arms Set Industrial Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Wooden Mannequin Arms Set Industrial Mid-Century Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Originally belonged to a full-body vintage display mannequin or artist's lay figure. The shoulder spring allowed the arm to be easily attached, detached, or rotated on a torso.

Category

Vintage 1980s Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester

By A. Franks Optician

Located in Sale, GB

. - Price is for the set, the lay figure seen in the photographs is also for sale and within a separate listing.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Roman Ruins
19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Roman Ruins

19th Century Grand Tour Watercolour of Roman Ruins

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In the foreground, a childish figure lays across a ruined frieze in the foliage, whilst two character seem to be conferring in front.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century Bronze Relief Reclining Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture Panel 1971
Mid Century Bronze Relief Reclining Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture Panel 1971

Mid Century Bronze Relief Reclining Nude Wall Hanging Sculpture Panel 1971

By Henry Moore

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century bronze figural wall relief sculpture Titled "Supinatur" 1971 Expressive cast bronze laying nude figure with rich patina and texture Mounted to a walnut panel Titled, sig...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work oil on paper
After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work oil on paper

After J.R. Lucotte – Stonemasons at Work oil on paper

Located in Seaford, GB

From measuring and chiselling to hoisting timbers and laying blocks, each figure is rendered with careful attention to gesture, posture, and period-accurate attire.

Category

20th Century French George III Drawings

Materials

Lead

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin
Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin

Extraordinary 18th Century Spanish Wooden Mannequin

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made in Spain, circa 1790. 45" High 12" Wide 7" Deep An extraordinary and rare example of 18th-century Spanish craftsmanship, this articulated wooden mannequin, dating to circa 1790...

Category

Antique 18th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus
"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

"Seduction by a Satyr", Large, Rare Art Deco Sculpture with Nudes by Camus

By Jean Camus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large, rare and affecting, this sensual bronze by Jean-Marie Camus depicts a nude satyr figure seducing a nude female figure laying prostrate before him, beguiled by the music from h...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Regency Mahogany Hall Console Table
Regency Mahogany Hall Console Table

Regency Mahogany Hall Console Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Overall the quality is very good, constructed using rich mahogany veneers which have been purposefully layed to show off their figuring the best way possible.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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

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 original patina.

Category

Vintage 1910s More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Artist's Mannequin or Lay Figure
19th Century Original Artist's Mannequin or Lay Figure

19th Century Original Artist's Mannequin or Lay Figure

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H 23 in W 8.25 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Original Artist's Mannequin or Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

With Fine Sculptural Details to the Face, Torso, Hands and Feet Hand Carved and Well Patinated Pine Northern European, c. 1850 23" high x 6" wide x 2.5" deep A f...

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Artist Mannequin circa 1900 Antique Carved Wood Lay Figure
Artist Mannequin circa 1900 Antique Carved Wood Lay Figure

Artist Mannequin circa 1900 Antique Carved Wood Lay Figure

Located in Newtown, CT

Hand carved wood artists mannequin or lay figure made circa 1900. These were used by artists to aide in drawing the human figure when not using a live model.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English 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 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

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

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

Antique Wooden Lay Figure or Mannequin

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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 the body and features of the face, polychrome rests of painting of the male face, wa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Wooden Mannequin, France, 19th Century
Wooden Mannequin, France, 19th Century

Wooden Mannequin, France, 19th Century

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H 24 in W 10 in D 4 in

Wooden Mannequin, France, 19th Century

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

The original 'Lay Figure' mannequin comes from, circa 1850 from France.

Category

Antique 1890s French Early Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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

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

19th Century Artist Lay Figure

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H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in

19th Century Artist Lay Figure

Located in Ongar, GB

A quality late 19th century artist Lay figure made from pine. These were made to be used by artists to paint the human form.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Artists Lay Figure Circa 1930s
Wooden Artists Lay Figure Circa 1930s

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

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

19th Century Artists Pine Lay Figure

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H 16 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

19th Century Artists Pine Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

19th Century artists pine lay figure. 19th Century hand carved artist lay figure form, made from pine and we have lovely named him Alberto.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Pine Lay Figure
19th Century Pine Lay Figure

19th Century Pine Lay Figure

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H 33.47 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Pine Lay Figure

Located in Malton, GB

This is a spectacular and rare late 19th century 34inch Lay figure. I have always been fascinated with these figures as they are scarce things and very much of their time.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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

Lifesize Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure

Located in Peekskill, NY

In addition this child mannequin is covered with the fabric layers as a lay figure but it has the style of an articulated one.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

19th Century Italian Artist Lay Figure
19th Century Italian Artist Lay Figure

19th Century Italian Artist Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

19th century Artist Lay Figure A purist example of a late 19th Century artist lay figure form, stamped with the makers mark this example stands 28 inches tall and details a wonderf...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century Artists Lay Figure Fragment

Located in London, GB

19th century Artists Lay Figure Fragment In the art of imperfection this 19th century artists lay figure has most certainly stood the test of time.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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 figure, whom we have lovingly named Jean Claude.

Category

Antique 1820s French Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century Pine Artists Lay Figure
Early 20th Century Pine Artists Lay Figure

Early 20th Century Pine Artists Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Pine Artists Lay Figure A good example of an early 20th century artists lay figure, hand carved from pine wood.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure
Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

Very rare early 19th century miniature artist lay figure We are very proud to offer a very rare and highly desirable example of a miniature early 19th Century hand carved artists la...

Category

Antique 1840s British Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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 stand.

Category

Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Artists Female Form Lay Figure
Early 20th Century Artists Female Form Lay Figure

Early 20th Century Artists Female Form Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Artists Female Form Lay Figure One of the more naïve and simple forms of an early 20th Century artists female form lay figure.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

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

This unusual lay figure is put together with sections of plywood made into different shapes and spaced evenly apart to make the most bizarre lay figure.

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plywood

Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure Form and Original Box
Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure Form and Original Box

Early 20th Century Artist Lay Figure Form and Original Box

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century artist lay figure form and original box We are proud to offer a unique early 20th century arts lay figure form with its original pine wooden box.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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

Early 20th Century Half Form Male Artists Lay Figure Example
Early 20th Century Half Form Male Artists Lay Figure Example

Early 20th Century Half Form Male Artists Lay Figure Example

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century half form male artists lay figure example We are proud to offer an unusual and unique example of an early 20th century half form male lay figure.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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 limbs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage Santos Pop Lay Figure Mannequin 20th Century
Large Vintage Santos Pop Lay Figure Mannequin 20th Century

Large Vintage Santos Pop Lay Figure Mannequin 20th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

Large vintage Santos doll, a "lay figure" or mannequin with moving parts, made of resin and metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Toys

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

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

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970
20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elegant 20th century artists lay figure of a horse carved in walnut. This articulated artist model is suspended on two adjustable brass posts for easy positioning.

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Early 20th Century Articulated Terracotta Processional Figure
Early 20th Century Articulated Terracotta Processional Figure

Early 20th Century Articulated Terracotta Processional Figure

Located in London, GB

With identical detail and features as an artist lay figure. A highly decorative and collectable object in such good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Doll Figure Torso
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Doll Figure Torso

Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Doll Figure Torso

Located in London, GB

Now more a decorative piece of sculptural art this item would have once been used either as a lay figure by and artist or played with by a child.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Cubist Steel Sculpture on Travertine Base, 1978
Cubist Steel Sculpture on Travertine Base, 1978

Cubist Steel Sculpture on Travertine Base, 1978

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H 55.52 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in

Cubist Steel Sculpture on Travertine Base, 1978

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Unique sculpture made out of Corten steel sheets showing a abstract cubistic laying figure. The sculpture is placed on a travertine base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Vintage laying lady porcelain figure original Schaubach Kunst art sculpture
Vintage laying lady porcelain figure original Schaubach Kunst art sculpture

Vintage laying lady porcelain figure original Schaubach Kunst art sculpture

By Schaubach Kunst

Located in Chonburi, TH

This vintage porcelain figure is a stunning example of Schaubach Kunst craftsmanship from the period between 1945 and 1965. The figure depicts a lady in a graceful reclining pose, el...

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Mid-20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dark Brown Ceramic Figure, Laying Deer, No.: 161 by Arne Bang, 1929
Dark Brown Ceramic Figure, Laying Deer, No.: 161 by Arne Bang, 1929

Dark Brown Ceramic Figure, Laying Deer, No.: 161 by Arne Bang, 1929

By Arne Bang

Located in Lejre, DK

Dark brown ceramic figure, laying deer, no.: 161 by Arne Bang in 1929.

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850
19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850

19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850

Located in Milano, IT

In the course of the 19th century, however, the mannequin (or “lay figure” in English) gradually emerged from the studio to become a subject in its own right, at first humorously, th...

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Antique 1850s French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880

Located in Milano, IT

In the course of the 19th century, however, the mannequin (or “lay figure” in English) gradually emerged from the studio to become a subject in its own right, at first humorously, th...

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Antique 1880s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880

19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880

Located in Milano, IT

In the course of the 19th century, however, the mannequin (or “lay figure” in English) gradually emerged from the studio to become a subject in its own right, at first humorously, th...

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Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Bronze and Black Marble Italian Ashtray with Deer Sculpture, 1930s
Midcentury Bronze and Black Marble Italian Ashtray with Deer Sculpture, 1930s

Midcentury Bronze and Black Marble Italian Ashtray with Deer Sculpture, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful item was made in Italy during the 1930s. A relaxed deer figure is laying on a large round black marble base.

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Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode
French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode

French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode

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H 35 in W 51.38 in D 26.25 in

French 18th Century Solid Walnut Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Large, round brass pulls and escutcheons adorn the drawer fronts and have been hammered with the figure of a laying stag done in wonderful repousse.

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Antique Alabaster Sculpture of Mythological Scene
Antique Alabaster Sculpture of Mythological Scene

Antique Alabaster Sculpture of Mythological Scene

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H 21.66 in W 12.01 in D 6.7 in

Antique Alabaster Sculpture of Mythological Scene

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The naked warrior holds a young maiden in his left hand, while he raises his sword with the other, to silence the other woman who can be seen throwing herself upon him. The other fig...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Harry McCormick The Fortune Teller Signed Contemporary Realism Oil Painting on C
Harry McCormick The Fortune Teller Signed Contemporary Realism Oil Painting on C

Harry McCormick The Fortune Teller Signed Contemporary Realism Oil Painting on C

By Harry McCormick

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The composition depicts a solitary female figure laying out cards on a red swirl-patterned tablecloth.

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Vintage 1980s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Finest Meissen Figurine Dancer Chiarina Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich
Finest Meissen Figurine Dancer Chiarina Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich

Finest Meissen Figurine Dancer Chiarina Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

She is wearing a crinoline dress and a hood, a mask, a fan and flowers are laying at her feet. The figure supported by a pedestal is situated on oval base.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

36 STAR FLAG, "GREAT STAR PATTERN"
36 STAR FLAG, "GREAT STAR PATTERN"

36 STAR FLAG, "GREAT STAR PATTERN"

Located in York County, PA

This is a homemade flag and I would lay down a substantial figure on a wager that it was carried as a Union Infantry, volunteer unit battle flag during the Civil War (1861-65).

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

19th Century Artists Lay Figure

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H 27 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

19th Century Artists Lay Figure

Located in London, GB

19th Century artists Lay Figure We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a large fully articulated hand-crafted pine 19th Century artists lay figure.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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

19th Century Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, circa 1870
19th Century Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, circa 1870

19th Century Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exceptionally good artist’s lay figure dating back to the mid to late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

19thC Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, c.1880
19thC Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, c.1880

19thC Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century articulated figures found among the stocks of art supply merchants, date back several centuries. Ranging in size from under 7 inches to larger than life-size, th...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Materials

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Located in New York, NY

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Brass

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Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Bone

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By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wool, Hardwood

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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By J.B. Van Sciver Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Vanities

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Mahogany

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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$5,667 / item

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By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

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Brass

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Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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$7,500

H 38 in W 17 in D 19 in

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Located in Peekskill, NY

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essenti...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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Antique Japanese Samurai Doll, Wood and Glass, Late 18th Century

Antique Japanese Samurai Doll, Wood and Glass, Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful antique Samurai Doll, Japanese manufacture, end of 18th century. Given as a present to young boys becoming adults, it is finely decorated with original 18th century dresse...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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$2,400

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Located in Bradenton, FL

18th Century Spanish Colonial Painting of Christ on the Cross with a floral border. Painting inscribed at bottom BER DADERAFE DELSD LOS MILAGROS(translates to “True Faith of the Lord...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel

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$14,500

H 42 in W 26 in D 32 in

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Statues

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O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. This banner appears to have...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio

Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box. The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...

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Early 20th Century European Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

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Lay Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lay figure you’re looking for. A lay figure — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lay figure — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lay figure made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lay figure over the years, but those crafted by Arne Bang are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a lay figure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $531 and can go as high as $28,595, while the average can fetch as much as $3,715.