Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c.

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153442

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153443

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153444

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153445

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153446

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153447

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153448

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153449

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153450

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153451

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153452

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153453

Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c. - 153454

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Tailor's Male Mannequin, brown papier-mâché, Germany, early 20th c.

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This antique tailor’s male mannequin, crafted in Germany at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, features a meticulously shaped torso made from papier-mâché, preserved with a layer of aged varnish in a deep amber-brown hue. Its entire surface is covered with irregular newspaper clippings—sepia and muted black tones—arranged in a rhythmic, collage-like pattern. This visual effect is enhanced by a lightly glossy, patinated finish, which reveals subtle scuffs and naturally acquired traces of age. The silhouette captures the classical proportions of a male torso from its era, with clearly modeled shoulders and a gently contoured waist. The neck is truncated, showing the trace of hand-cutting. There is no fabric or upholstery; this mannequin was designed to be displayed on a counter or tabletop. Preserved in very good condition—the surface shows only small signs of use consistent with its age, with no major structural damage. Within this form resonates the quiet rustle of old tailoring ateliers—a story of an era when handcraft met a modernist quest for silhouette. Each newspaper layer flickering beneath the varnish bears the mark of a city that never slept: the snip of scissors, the drift of threads, the breath of late-night inspiration. The patina and natural discoloration reinforce the passage of time and the understated durability of everyday work; this specimen distills the spirit of the fin de siècle in its unique texture and subdued palette. Placed in a contemporary interior, the mannequin’s artistic and industrial lineage can take center

Height68 cm

Depth31 cm

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Width42 cm

Width42 cm
Height68 cm
Depth31 cm

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