Steeped in the soul of a working artist’s studio, this large 19th-century French palette is a breathtaking study in color, texture, and time. Hand-cut from a single board of wood, the palette retains decades of layered oil paint, built up in ridges, speckles, and sweeping strokes that tell the story of its long creative life.
A true survivor of the atelier, its surface shows a symphony of historic pigments: deep umbers, earthy greens, chalky whites, and flashes of vermilion and ochre. The oval form, thumbhole, and softly beveled edges reveal the unmistakable craftsmanship of the era, while the richly patinated wood peeks through beneath the paint.
Whether hung as art, styled on a shelf, or displayed flat on a console, this palette brings instant character and captures the intimate beauty of the artist’s hand. A sculptural, one-of-a-kind relic from the golden age of French painting—alive with history, creativity, and color.
Found in France, late 19th century
Hardwood with original built-up oil pigments
Wonderful surface texture with timeworn edges
A striking decorative piece for studio, library, or gallery walls
Nicks, scratches, and wear consistent with age and use
Measures approximately 21.5” L x 16” W
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
Steeped in the soul of a working artist’s studio, this large 19th-century French palette is a breathtaking study in color, texture, and time. Hand-cut from a single board of wood, the palette retains decades of layered oil paint, built up in ridges, speckles, and sweeping strokes that tell the story of its long creative life.
A true survivor of the atelier, its surface shows a symphony of historic pigments: deep umbers, earthy greens, chalky whites, and flashes of vermilion and ochre. The oval form, thumbhole, and softly beveled edges reveal the unmistakable craftsmanship of the era, while the richly patinated wood peeks through beneath the paint.
Whether hung as art, styled on a shelf, or displayed flat on a console, this palette brings instant character and captures the intimate beauty of the artist’s hand. A sculptural, one-of-a-kind relic from the golden age of French painting—alive with history, creativity, and color.
Found in France, late 19th century
Hardwood with original built-up oil pigments
Wonderful surface texture with timeworn edges
A striking decorative piece for studio, library, or gallery walls
Nicks, scratches, and wear consistent with age and use
Measures approximately 21.5” L x 16” W
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
