18th C Armoire from Arles. Rare prestigious piece with strongly curved front. -

Sizeable 18th C Armoire from Arles (Provence). Rare prestigious piece of furniture with strongly curved front. In walnut wood.

Sizeable 18th C Armoire from Arles (Provence). Rare prestigious piece of furniture with strongly curved front which demontrates all the know-how of the Master who made it. The doors, monted on 3 panels, are strongly moulded in many curves and counter-curves. They are decorated with fine sculptures in the Rocaille style, rich decoration also found on the cross bars and uprigths. The “chapeau de gendarme” cornice follows curves in all 3 dimensions. Beautiful ironwork with large hinges and clover lock.

This exceptional piece of furniture, in walnut wood, remained in the same family for a long time, is in an excellent condition, with all its original elements.