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Articulated Mannequin

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Mannequins as these were used by artists as drawing models. These figures underscore the study of drawing as a combination of geometric objects. Each part can be reduced to cylinders, circles etcetera. Furthermore, it gives guidelines for achieving the perfect proportions, also known as the Golden ratio. As an object, it’s strikingly charming with an abstract feeling to it. The face is delicately carved and worry lines on its forehead. The patina is attractive and consistent with age. This piece stands out for its beautifully carved face, hands, and feet and skillfully executed details in the ears, torso, and muscles.

French, 19th century. Fine condition.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Fruitwood.
Condition:	Excellent. Original peg and sphere joints intact.
Creation Date:	French, ca. 1850.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	DA-ACC 084
Incollect Reference #:	206612

Dimensions

W.	4.5 in;	H.	16 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	11.43 cm;	H.	40.64 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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