An elegant, almost 1.9 m high salon easel in the Neo-Rococo style. The wooden body features hand-drawn gold volute lines; the crown, central band, and lower arch are richly gilded with rocaille scrolls and acanthus foliage. A presentable floor stand for a painting or mirror. 500,00 €
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Large Wooden Salon Easel with Gilded Rococo Decor (4596)
Height 188 cm
Description
Dimensions:
Height — 188 cm
Width at bottom — 81 cm
Large Wooden Salon Easel with Gilded Rococo Decor
This elegant, almost 1.9-meter-high salon easel (giltwood easel) is executed in a refined Neo-Rococo style — a style that returned to interiors in the second half of the 19th century as a tribute to the light grace of the Louis XV era. The body is crafted from hardwood with a warm, reddish-brown tone, covered with hand-drawn, delicate gold volute and scroll lines. The crown, central band, and lower arched ribbon are richly gilded with rocaille scrolls, foliage, and asymmetrical shells — the contrast between the dark wood and the shimmering gilding gives the object a solemn, almost theatrical expression.
The three-legged construction with an adjustable central support bar allows for securely displaying paintings, mirrors, or framed panels at various heights.
Craftsmanship & Period
According to its style and execution, this is a salon easel crafted in the Neo-Rococo/Historicism spirit; dating to be specified after in-person inspection. The serial number in the data (4596) is not a dating marker.
Application & Interior Use
A presentable floor stand for a painting, mirror, or exhibition panel in a living room, salon, gallery, or shop. A decorative accent that is a work of art in itself.
Condition
Stable and integral. The gilding shows natural wear and patina in places, with some signs of friction at the lower part of the legs and body — consistent with age and imparting an authentic character. The condition of the item is fully reflected in the photographs.
Victorian snapshot: Eleonora Duse came out of her morning rehearsal and paused in the half-light of the salon. Against the wall, on the tall giltwood easel, stood the sketch of her new portrait — the wood warm under her fingers, the gilded scrolls cool and smooth, reflecting the light streaming through the window. The room smelled of freshly cut roses and wax; beyond the door, someone quietly played the piano. Her eyes followed the golden line that wound its way up the body to the shimmering crown, and she felt the quiet pride with which a beautiful object holds a beautiful image — both worthy of each other.
