louis-xv-cherry-carved-buffet-a-deux-corps
Lot 2437
Louis XV Cherry Carved Buffet-a-deux-Corps
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
18th century, three part form, oak and mixed woods secondary, cove molded carved and stepped applied cornice, relief carved frieze with central carved urn/vine/berry motif, two hinged arched doors each with inset glass panel, relief carved surround with repeating motif and applied bold brass architectural escutcheons and hinges, double paneled sides, the base featuring a top board with molded edge above three side-by-side small drawers, each with chip carved panel, two large hinged raised panel doors featuring an asymmetrical carved foliate design, shaped and relief carved skirt with relief carved basket/vine/berry motif, paneled sides, raised on front whorl feet, straight rear feet.

93.25 x 61 x 23.5 in., upper case width 53 in.

From the Collection of Linda Govreau, Sunset, South Carolina

Good estate condition; restoration including later back boards, drawer secondary; both rear legs cut and tipped; shrinkage cracks to lower left and right paneled doors; insect damage; later glass panels.