Mabef Italian-Made French Folding Field Easel with Integrated Paint Box. Estate Provenance from Renowned Watercolor Artist Ellie Weakley. Offered is a beautiful professional-quality Mabef Italian-made French folding field easel featuring an integrated paint box, sliding metal palette tray, leather carrying handle, adjustable canvas supports, and solid hardwood construction. Mabef has long been regarded as one of the world’s premier manufacturers of professional artist easels. This classic French-style field easel is designed for plein air painting while also functioning as a compact studio easel. This easel was acquired through Fairlight Estate Sales as part of the Estate of renowned watercolor artist Ellie Weakley. While acquired directly from Ellie Weakley’s estate, no independent documentation accompanies the easel confirming that it was personally used by the artist. Buyers should evaluate the included provenance accordingly. The easel shows authentic signs of artist use, including original paint residue on the palette surface, giving it outstanding character while remaining fully functional. French folding field easel design. Sliding galvanized metal palette tray. Folds into compact carrying case. Excellent for plein air or studio painting. Very good pre-owned condition. Opens, folds and locks properly. Leather handle is secure. Original artist paint residue throughout. Normal cosmetic wear consistent with professional artistic use. No structural damage noted. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Mabef Italian French Field Easel. Sliding metal palette tray. Redacted Fairlight Estate Sales invoice documenting acquisition from the Ellie Weakley estate.
