Some applause, as eloquent stand taken by artist (5)
I believe the answer is:
easel
'stand taken by artist' is the definition.
'some applause as eloquent' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'EASEL' is hidden in the letters of 'applause as eloquent'.
(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Standing supporter" , "Picture frame" , "Blackboard-frame" , "Three-legged supporting frame" , "board support" .)