Chinese Inlaid Hardwood Artist's Easel

Qing dynasty, probably 19th century, hardwood throughout, with fine bone inlay depicting figures and landscapes, six figural carved pegs, pierced carved corner brackets, oxbow shaped crest, 77-3/4 x 37 in. - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia - Note:ÿObjects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions.Click Here to Read the History of this Important Collection
Condition Report: back stand probably associated (carving and color do not match), otherwise good condition, two empty peg holes (likely as made so a rail can be moved), some minor shrinkage at separations, other typical minor flaws