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Antique Oak H-frame Artists Easel by Lechertier & Barbe
Colton Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Antique Oak H-frame Artists Easel by Lechertier & Barbe

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

A beautifully preserved 19th-century oak artist's studio easel stamped by the renowned London colourmen Lechertier & Barbe. Its substantial H-frame design and classic utilitarian form make it a beautiful statement piece for displaying a large oil painting, a vintage mirror, or as a focal point in a creative studio or open-plan living space.

The easel is defined by its robust, solid oak construction and its original, fully functional mechanical adjustable system. This mechanism allows the heavy canvas ledge to raise, lower, and tilt smoothly, highlighting the superb Victorian engineering and industrial quality that made Lechertier & Barbe a preferred supplier to high-profile period artists.

The piece is in original condition. It has been lightly cleaned, retains its wonderful authentic studio character, and is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

* Height: 183 cm

* Width: 64 cm

* Depth: 64 cm

Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Studio Easel to the 19th Century.

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SA1124907
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032
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Description
A beautifully preserved 19th-century oak artist's studio easel stamped by the renowned London colourmen Lechertier & Barbe. Its substantial H-frame design and classic utilitarian form make it a beautiful statement piece for displaying a large oil painting, a vintage mirror, or as a focal point in a creative studio or open-plan living space.
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The easel is defined by its robust, solid oak construction and its original, fully functional mechanical adjustable system.
Colton Antiques

This mechanism allows the heavy canvas ledge to raise, lower, and tilt smoothly, highlighting the superb Victorian engineering and industrial quality that made Lechertier & Barbe a preferred supplier to high-profile period artists.

fig 1. An antique oak H-frame studio easel featuring a mechanical winding crank handle, adjustable picture shelf, and sturdy rectangular base.
fig 1. Antique Oak H-frame Artists Easel by Lechertier & Barbe

The piece is in original condition. It has been lightly cleaned, retains its wonderful authentic studio character, and is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

Height: 183 cm

Width: 64 cm

Depth: 64 cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Studio Easel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124907
Dealers Internal Ref
032
Colton Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2024
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An antique oak H-frame studio easel featuring a mechanical winding crank handle, adjustable picture shelf, and sturdy rectangular base.
Antique Oak H-Frame Artists Easel by Lechertier & Barbe
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An H-frame studio easel is a sturdy, floor-standing support structure featuring a rectangular base and vertical uprights forming an H shape. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these easels were designed to provide maximum stability for artists working on large-scale canvases in studio environments.

Traditional studio easels were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or beech to ensure stability and load-bearing capacity. Mechanical components, including winding cranks, ratchets, and tension knobs, were typically cast from iron or brass.

Authentic nineteenth-century studio easels frequently feature maker stamps or plaques from historic artists colourmen, heavy cast-iron mechanical winding mechanisms, and hand-turned wooden handles. Evidence of historical use often includes paint splatters, authentic patina on the timber, and wear consistent with canvas height adjustments.

An antique studio easel can serve as a focal display piece for oversized artwork, framed mirrors, or photography in living areas or formal entryways. Positioned in an open corner or beside a library bookcase, it adds architectural height, tactile texture, and historical context to contemporary decor schemes.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood. Avoid harsh liquid cleansers that may compromise the surface patina, and apply light machine oil to metal crank mechanisms to maintain smooth mechanical movement.
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