Best's Kelley Easel is a crank easel with an adjustable mast. It's a modified version of an easel first seen in Paris about 1871. Since then, the design has been altered and changed in size,color, and wood type by several companies. This is the Best version of that great French design. Although designed for the portrait painter, it is a valuable tool for any painter. This easel will slant forward or backward. Adjust the height with a simple turn of the crank. Use it with canvases up to 84" (213 cm) tall. The easel is mounted on front locking plastic casters. Constructed of solid oak, the Kelley Easel will become the focal point of any studio it resides in. Some assembly required.
The Best Kelley Easel is an updated version of the classic Parisian easel of the 1870s. The easel is equipped with a crank that helps the artist adjust the canvas and the angle at which it stands for working on it. It was designed with the portrait painter in mind, but it will slant forward or backward for other types of projects. A simple turn of the crank will tilt it and the mast will hold canvases up to 84 inches high. Front-locking casters make the Best Kelley Easel easily portable as it is a great addition to any artist's work area. Some simple assembly is required.
Description: Designed by and named after renowned portrait artist Ramon Kelley. Although designed for the portrait painter, it is a valuable tool for any painter. This easel will slant forward or backward. Its height is adjustable by the simple turn of a crank. Constructed of solid oak. Features a dark satin stain. Maximum canvas height: 84" Base width/depth: 30" x 30" Compact easel height: 70" Extended easel height: 104" Middle canvas holder for small work Mounted on front locking plastic casters for mobility Weighs 100 lbs.