{"product_id":"19th-c-french-robust-adjustable-artists-easel","title":"A Rare French Mechanical Artist’s Easel by Bonhomme, Paris, Circa 1845–1848","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly fine 19th century French mechanical artist’s easel, substantially constructed in stained oak with brass fittings and heavy castors. The tall architectural frame incorporates an elaborate system of cords, pulleys and a hand-cranked mechanism, allowing the picture ledge to be raised and lowered with precision and secured at the desired height.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass mechanism plate is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“BREVETÉ S.G.D.G.”\u003c\/strong\u003e and inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e“Bonhomme Mécanique, 12 rue de la Monnaie à Paris.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully engineered throughout, with unusually robust construction and finely made mechanical components. The rich, well-worn surface retains scratches, marks and traces of its long working life in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions: 29.5\"W X 29.5\"D X 74.5\"-107\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RT Facts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54417908728121,"sku":null,"price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/3122\/0025\/files\/DSC8754.jpg?v=1788294501","url":"https:\/\/www.rtfacts.com\/products\/19th-c-french-robust-adjustable-artists-easel","provider":"RT Facts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}