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Description

A very lovely Edwardian mahogany artist's easel.

Hand carved with a good patina and in excellent condition.

Circa 1900-1910

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Physical Dimensions

Height

156cm (61.42")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Artist Easel to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1132060

Dealers Internal Reference

A0472

Description

A very lovely Edwardian mahogany artist's easel.

Hand carved with a good patina and in excellent condition.

Circa 1900-1910

We can discuss delivery options.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions

Height

156cm (61.42")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Artist Easel to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1132060

Dealers Internal Ref

A0472

About the Dealer

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An upright dark mahogany artist easel features a scrolled top rail, adjustable central support, and four angled legs.

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Jane Short Antiques

Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714

Location

Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArtist Easels
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsScrolled top, Adjustable pegs, Turned feet
SizeH 156 cm (61 in) x W 62 cm (24 in)

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Artist easels transitioned from purely functional studio tools used by painters to prominent display fixtures in nineteenth-century drawing rooms, where they showcased framed canvases and photographs.

Traditional easels were crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring mortise and tenon joints, adjustable peg mechanisms, and brass hardware to support heavy framed artworks securely.

Authenticity is identified by examining the type of wood patina, hand-turned adjustments, traditional joinery, and natural wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

An antique easel serves as a sophisticated stand for contemporary artwork, large mirrors, or vintage maps, adding vertical dimension and architectural interest to an empty corner or living room.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity fluctuations.