C2931
French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armoire
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DETAILS
This antique French wardrobe displays a rich, brown color and lovely patina and grain pattern. It was crafted with a deeply moulded flat-top cornice over a beautifully carved frieze of rococo shells and scrolls. The tall double doors display shaped, fielded panels and steel pierced escutcheons and open to a shelved interior. Note the intricate locking mechanism on the interior door. It is raised on squashed bun feet. Together with key.
STYLE
French Provincial | Louis XIV
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France | Europe
PERIOD
Mid 18th century
DATE
Circa 1750
DIMENSIONS
Width 73.5 Depth 31 Height 102.5 inches
Case: Width 65 Depth 27 inches
Foot moulding: Depth 28.5 inches
Foot moulding: Depth 28.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: right door warped (bottom). The hinges could be adjusted by a restorer to allow the door to close more easily. Shrinkage crack (top left cornice). Some restoration.
