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Vintage European wooden artist's mannequin, circa 1940, featuring a fully articulated hardwood figure with spring-tension joints, a warm reddish-brown finish, …
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Vintage European wooden artist's mannequin, circa 1940, featuring a fully articulated hardwood figure with spring-tension joints, a warm reddish-brown finish, and a bent metal support mounted on a circular wooden base.
Originally designed for artists studying human anatomy, proportion, and movement, the figure features articulated oval head, shaped torso, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. All spring-tension joints remain functional, allowing the mannequin to hold a variety of expressive poses.
Similar examples have been attributed to French, German, and Italian workshops. Without a maker's mark, this example is identified as European.
JUNE'S THOUGHTS
I love the personality of these old artist's mannequins. Being an artist and a former runner, I especially like it in a more dramatic running position, where it almost seems to come to life. It would be wonderful on a library shelf, a desk, or among a collection of antique artist's tools and drawing instruments.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition, with age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use as an artist's drawing model. The wooden figure displays scattered … moreGood vintage condition, with age-appropriate surface wear consistent with use as an artist's drawing model. The wooden figure displays scattered scratches, small finish losses, dark marks, and variations in coloration, including a noticeable dark stain on one lower leg. Minor wear is also present on the circular wooden base and metal support. All spring-tension joints are functional, and the limbs can be repositioned to create different poses. The figure retains its articulated movement and displays well. Please review photographs for details of the vintage condition. less
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