Overview
A life-sized, fully articulated wooden hand crafted from beechwood, designed as a reference tool for artists to study human anatomy.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A life-sized, fully articulated wooden hand crafted from beechwood, designed as a reference tool for artists to study human anatomy.
Story
Artists have struggled with the complex mechanics of the human hand for centuries, leading to the development of these 'lay figures' as early as the Renaissance.
Maker / Origin
While this piece lacks a specific maker's mark, it follows the manufacturing traditions of major art supply houses like Winsor & Newton or Daler-Rowney.
Condition & Value
The wood appears to be in excellent, clean condition with a light natural finish. There is a small rectangular mark on the wrist, likely residue from a previous price sticker or inventory label. The joints appear tight and functional. Excellent condition for a working tool.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375