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Description

Large late 19th century oak sculptors stand

French circa 1890's

Height 44 inches

Width 24 inches

Depth 19 inches

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Sculptor Stand to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1146553

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha 0521/6150/5022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Large late 19th century oak sculptors stand

French circa 1890's

Height 44 inches

Width 24 inches

Depth 19 inches

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Sculptor Stand to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1146553

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha 0521/6150/5022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

Location

Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant

Verified Since Apr 2008

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDisplay Stands
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Triangular bracing, Vertical uprights, Exposed grain

FAQs

Sculptor stands from the late 19th century were utilitarian studio furniture designed to hold clay, stone, or wood while artists worked on sculptures, often featuring adjustable or sturdy triangular frames for stability.

These pieces were typically constructed from heavy, durable hardwoods such as oak, elm, or pine to withstand the substantial weight of raw materials and frequent studio use.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery, heavy timber construction, natural patination from studio use, and tool marks consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing methods.

An antique stand functions effectively as a structural display plinth for ceramics, sculptures, or large indoor plants, adding height and architectural interest to a room.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally treat the surface with traditional beeswax to maintain the finish.