Lot 343
A Rare Louisiana Carved Cypress Armoire, 19th c., molded cornice, paneled doors with fiche hinges, interior with shelves and medial belt of drawers, six panel back, shaped skirt, petite cabriole legs, height 80 3/4 in., width 51 in., depth 21 1/2 in Note: The use of cypress primary wood on this armoire is rare, but known in a number of examples from Bayou Lafourche and the Acadian Prairie. The door construction and restrained apron seen here relate closely to those on two petite armoires in the Deshotels and Stromeyer collections respectively. The central interior belt of drawers and six panel back on this armoire have been seen in many Louisiana armoires of the period. Reference: Reference: Holden, et. al. Furnishing Louisiana, Creole and Acadian Furniture 1735-1835. p. 199, fig. 97-98 and pp. 170-175.
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