A stand for art (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'a stand' is the definition.
(easel is a kind of stand)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Artist's prop" , "dead-headed plant" , "Constable's stand?" , "the rest of the paintwork" , "Board stanchion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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