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Georgian Mahogany Artists Easel Circa 1820
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Georgian Mahogany Artists Easel Circa 1820

19th century
Description

A rare late Georgian country house mahogany artists easel of finely figured timber, with hinged brush compartment, a scarce survival suitable for gallery use

circa 1820

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Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Artist Easel to the 19th Century.

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SA1073451
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B8222
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Description
A rare late Georgian country house mahogany artists easel of finely figured timber, with hinged brush compartment, a scarce survival suitable for gallery use

circa 1820

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Mahogany Artist Easel to the 19th Century.

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SA1073451
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Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Archive I A tall Georgian mahogany artist easel featuring an adjustable shelf and central vertical support track.

Georgian Mahogany Artists Easel Circa 1820

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A tall Georgian mahogany artist easel featuring an adjustable shelf and central vertical support track.
Georgian mahogany artists easel circa 1820
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A tall Georgian mahogany artist easel featuring an adjustable shelf and central vertical support track.
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  • ObjectEasels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsA-frame structure, Adjustable ledge, Ratchet mechanism, Sliding support

This Georgian artist easel originates from the 19th Century and follows the traditional A-frame structure typical of the period. Constructed from mahogany, the piece displays a warm brown finish that highlights the finely figured timber of the dark wood. The tall design incorporates an adjustable ledge supported by a central vertical track with a ratchet mechanism and a sliding support at the top. The upper section includes two small square apertures, while the lower framework is reinforced by horizontal stretcher bars connecting the upright wooden legs. Several visible scuffs and marks appear on the polished surfaces, showing signs of prior handling and age. In a contemporary home, this easel functions practically within a gentleman's library, a home studio, or an empty corner of a living space to display framed artwork, books, or decorative panels. The measurements span 170 cm in height, 65 cm in width, and 60 cm in depth, providing a stable footprint suitable for floor placement. Its understated construction and functional wooden engineering make it adaptable for both artistic workspaces and gallery settings.

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Georgian artist easels from the early 19th century feature functional designs crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany. They typically incorporate adjustable ratchets or peg systems to modify canvas height for artist studios.

19th-century easels were primarily constructed from solid dense hardwoods, predominantly mahogany or oak, alongside brass height-adjustment pegs, hinges, and thumbscrews.

Authentic Georgian examples show evidence of hand-carved joinery, hand-turned brass fittings, and natural patination on the timber. Look for original adjustment holes and traditional mortise and tenon joints.

An antique easel can serve as a decorative display stand for contemporary paintings, framed mirrors, or historical prints in a living room, hallway, or study.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish, avoiding damp conditions and harsh chemical cleaners.
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