A substantial freestanding artist’s easel in solid oak, of robust and practical construction, designed for professional studio use. The piece is centred on a tall vertical mast with a sliding carriage, operated by a hand-cranked iron screw mechanism, allowing smooth and precise adjustment of canvas height to accommodate works of varying scale.
Both height and tilt are fully adjustable: the central support can be raised or lowered via the screw-driven system, while the mast itself is mounted on a pivot with a rear brace, enabling the working angle to be altered from upright to a more reclined position. This versatility would have suited a range of painting approaches, from detailed vertical work to broader compositions executed on a tilted surface.
The lower support ledge shows heavy paint accretions from prolonged use, complemented by an upper clamp to secure the canvas. The easel stands on a sturdy rectangular base fitted with castors for ease of movement, and is reinforced with iron stretchers to the rear for added stability.
Dimensions
Height: 71 inches – 180cm ajustable to 106.5 inches – 270cm
Width: 25 inches – 64cm
Depth: 25.5 inches – 65cm
