{"product_id":"german-antique-cast-iron-tabletop-easel-by-e-g-zimmermann-19th-century","title":"German Antique Cast Iron Tabletop Easel by E.G. Zimmermann, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully detailed 19th-century German cast iron tabletop easel by E.G. Zimmermann of Hanau, featuring elaborate Renaissance Revival decoration and an impressive sculptural design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding 59 cm tall, this antique display easel is crowned with a finely cast female portrait, flanked by two winged birds and surrounded by sweeping foliage and scrolling ornamentation. Delicate engraved floral patterns decorate the upright framework, while the lower section features an equally elaborate arrangement of scrollwork and floral motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse bears the circular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarpe Diem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e foundry mark associated with E.G. Zimmermann, a German metalworking firm established in Hanau in 1842.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cast iron has developed a beautifully aged surface, with rich brown tones, areas of oxidation and remnants of its earlier finish that bring out the intricate detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported by a decorative folding rear leg, the easel is substantial and completely sturdy. Perfect for displaying an antique painting, framed engraving or other artwork on a mantelpiece, console table or within an art collection. Its elaborate design also makes it an attractive decorative piece in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"334\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003eEarly 19th Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Cast Iron \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes it special: Its intricate detailing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGerman Cast Iron Tabletop Easel Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWidth: 10.2” \/ 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHeight: 23” \/ 59cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight: 4.6lbs \/ 2.1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition, with surface oxidation, wear and patination consistent with age. There is a very small loss to one bird's wing. The easel is structurally sound, sturdy and stands securely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe have more antique decorative accents for sale \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/decorative-accents\" title=\"French antique decorative accents\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59886262157657,"sku":"859","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/859a-german-antique-cast-iron-easel-19th-century-mantel.jpg?v=1791919184","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/es\/products\/german-antique-cast-iron-tabletop-easel-by-e-g-zimmermann-19th-century","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}