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What is a lay figure in art?
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In art, a lay figure is a doll-like model that artists can pose in different ways. The lay figure can be used for sketching or as a stand-in for the living subject of a portrait. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of portrait art from some of the world's top galleries.
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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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Antique Arts & Crafts Artist's Lay Figure / Articulated Wooden Mannequin ca1905
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly rare and excellent condition Arts and Crafts lay figure.
Artist's lay figures are among
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
