Stockman of Paris Mannequin

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’

Measurements:

height 160 cm (adjustable) width 38 cm

Provenance:

Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

Reference:

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

• EStimate $300 - $500