A magnificent late 19th-century Victorian studio easel, masterfully hand-carved from rich hardwood with a deep, polished patina. The crown features an elaborately scrolled and pierced cresting finial, complemented by decorative fretwork brackets and a sturdy adjustable display shelf fitted with an original-style wooden screw mechanism. Such pieces were staple furnishings in fine art studios and elegant period drawing rooms of the era for exhibiting portraits and framed canvases. Good antique condition commensurate with age and regular studio use. The rich wood grain retains a handsome depth, showing minor surface scuffs, light rubbing, and age-appropriate patination to the finish. The back support stretcher has been replaced; the structural joints are sound, and the height-adjustment mechanism operates smoothly. Dimensions: 175cm h x 55cm w