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Artist Cane
Artist Cane
Artist Cane
Artist Cane

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Artist Cane

  • This walking stick's shaft opens to reveal an array of painting supplies for the artist on the go
  • Complete artist canes such as this are highly coveted by collectors for their rarity
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$4,500
Item No. 31-8988

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Description
Outfitted with three hidden compartments, this 19th-century artist's cane discreetly conceals a color palette, canvas, brush and paint tin—transforming a simple walking stick into an ingenious portable studio. Its polished hardstone handle and cork-patterned shaft add to the artistry of this remarkable item. Victorian-era canes extended far beyond practicality, often showcasing the era's engineering innovation and artistic flair.

35’’ height
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Outfitted with three hidden compartments, this 19th-century artist's cane discreetly conceals a color palette, canvas, brush and paint tin—transforming a simple walking stick into an ingenious portable studio. Its polished hardstone handle and cork-patterned shaft add to the artistry of this remarkable item. Victorian-era canes extended far beyond practicality, often showcasing the era's engineering innovation and artistic flair.

35’’ height
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Artist Cane
Period: 19th Century
Type: System/Gadget Canes
Depth: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
Width: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
Height: 35.0 in. (88.9 cm)
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Buy With Confidence

For over a century, we've placed important art, rare jewels and exceptional objects with more than 14,000 collectors worldwide, and have been recognized by trusted publications including Robb Report, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more.

On Approval

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125% Guarantee

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Full credit plus 5% annual appreciation for five years

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Over two centuries of combined experience across our specialists

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