Lot 167
A Very Fine Louisiana Inlaid Figured Mahogany Armoire, late 18th/early 19th c., having a flared cornice centered with the inlaid monogram 'EM', a double swag, and paired rectangular inlaid panels; the pair of panel doors featuring small bellflowers and a distinctive urn with trailing vines; the interior tightly constructed with cypress shelves, a center belt of three drawers and a lower belt of two drawers, brasses replaced; the cabriole legs joined by scalloped skirt with conforming inlaid swag, height 90 1/2 in., width 60 in., depth 23 1/2 in E30000-50000 Illustrated Fig 8, page 202, 'Early Louisiana Armoires' by Jessie J Poesch, The Magazine Antiques, August 1968 . Note: This armoire, lot 167, is one of a few armoires that are commonly attributed to a maker who incorporates several distinctive characteristics: most uniquely the usage of 'butterfly' battens to prevent shrinkages Notably, an eagle inlaid armoire by this maker sold May 1986 at Neal Alford Company (cover photo) Another armoire by this maker that also has the lower belt of drawers remains in a Vieux Carré collection
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