18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Normandy

$12,000

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Display your fine Quimper or China collection in this museum quality antique display cabinet. Crafted in Normandy circa 1760, the exceptional buffet deux-corps is in immaculate condition. The cabinet features a flat molded cornice over foliage carved freeze decor, and a central cartouche decorated with blooming flower buds. The upper body features two doors with brass mesh chicken wire covered windows and a central divide carved with floral festoons. The cabinet opens to reveal an interior with display shelving with scalloped edges. The lower section features two foliate carved raised panel doors over a straight plinth base. All peg construction retains the original barrel hinges and graceful curvilinear escutcheons. The elegant cabinet is in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. Original locks and key.
Measures: 60″ W x 25″ D x 93″ H.

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