Lot #118 - Stockman of Paris Mannequin c. 1910
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Auction House:Shapiro Auctions
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Sale Name:From The Collection of Ben Stoner Antiques
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2023 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:118
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Lot Description:Stockman of Paris Mannequin c. 1910
metal, cotton, papier mâché, retains the trademark of Stockman stencil with shape reference number (30247) and the initials 'F.S' for Frédéric Stockman and the number '34', adjustable black wooden tripod stand, metal turn stamped 'Paris'
height 160 cm (adjustable) width 38 cm -
Provenance:Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney
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Notes:Frédéric Stockman, was a young sculptor who invented the tailor’s dummies made from papier mache in 1867. Stockman’s mannequins have been reflecting body shapes since the middle of the 19th century
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.