{"product_id":"draft-2","title":"Vintage French Artist's Field Easel \u0026 Painting Box Manet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eA wonderful vintage French artist's field easel by Manet, thoughtfully designed to combine a portable easel, painting box, and storage case in one practical piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eCrafted from wood with brass fittings and an original carrying handle, the easel folds neatly into a compact case for transport and opens to reveal an adjustable canvas support, paint storage compartment, and metal-lined mixing tray. Designed for plein air painting, it would have allowed an artist to work comfortably outdoors while carrying everything needed in a single unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThe easel bears the Manet name and shows the honest signs of a working artist's tool. Small paint marks and traces of previous use remain throughout, giving it character and reflecting years of creative work. These marks are part of its history and add to its appeal as both a functional easel and a decorative studio piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eWhether returned to active use, displayed in an artist's studio, or enjoyed as an unusual decorative item, it has a wonderful French atelier feel and a warmth that modern easels often lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eFolded - 22\"H x 17\"W x 6.5\"D or 56 x 43 x 16.5 cm 9lb 6oz or 4.2kg \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eCondition is good vintage condition with age-related wear, paint marks, scuffs, and signs of use consistent with its purpose. The easel folds, opens, and adjusts as intended. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage French Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375157322105,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/8033\/7785\/files\/IMG_1677.jpg?v=1780637803","url":"https:\/\/vintagefrenchtreasures.com\/products\/draft-2","provider":"Vintage French Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}