FRANCE-Circa 1700
Possibly from the Bearn region of Southwestern France, this majestic armoire from the period of Louis XIV, features a structure with bold contours and deep relief moldings, yet, overall graceful lines.  Generally, the lines exhibited under Louis XIV are of imposing majestic lines.  This armoire has a triple stepped out projecting cornice, rounded corners, and deep symmetrical carving to the front panels of the double doors.  Beneath this is a section with stepped out moldings between which is a single drawer running the width of the doors.  The sides have arched indented moldings with raised panels. The feet are bun to the front and block feet to the back. Period Louis XIV pieces are rare and difficult to find.