Victorian Eastlake Large and Decorative Easel
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Description
Presenting a glorious Victorian Eastlake large and decorative easel.
From circa 1880 and American.
This is a large easel for the display of large paintings or portraits. It stands 80 inches tall and the painting shown on display in the photos is 45? x 32?.
The top of the easel has 3 large brass finials atop a carved pelmet in floral decoration. Underneath, it has 3 turned and fluted center pins connecting to another floral carved base.
The easel then extends downwards towards 2 triangular shaped supports for displaying the painting and another floral carved cross support with 2 central pins each ending in a ball and connecting to the base florally carved support.
It ends with 2 out-turned cabriole legs and is supported from behind by a hinged back leg. -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 19th Century Materials: Walnut Condition: Good. Very good. The back support leg and hinge would appear to be a more recent addition to the piece, but do not detract from it one bit. Creation Date: 1880 Styles / Movements: Americana, Traditional, Victorian Incollect Reference #: 418507 -
Dimensions
W. 22 in; H. 80 in; D. 25 in; W. 55.88 cm; H. 203.2 cm; D. 63.5 cm;
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