Magnificent Norman wedding wardrobe from Fécamp (Upper Normandy), late 18th century Transition period Louis XV, Louis XVI with rich carvings and moldings
It was the father of the groom who ordered this wedding wardrobe Indeed this wardrobe served as a dowry offered to the newlyweds
The importance and prominence of the carvings were evidence of the social importance of the donor
Here, the sculptures are fine and dense They describe various bouquets, Rocaille decorations, vase with handle, fruits, doves in love at the top and farm tools on the medallion of the doors
Note that the two medallions represent musical instruments including a lute, a harp and a score. Moreover, they form a perfect symmetry.
Flowery decorations also decorate the outline of these medallions
In addition, the bouquet on the cornice, decorated with two birds beak to beak is superb
The molded doors blend beautifully with the finesse of the cabinet work cut down on the sculptures.
The cabinet rests on 4 arched legs dressed in acanthus leaf, typical of Louis XV furniture, while the ornaments and other ribboned decorations are typically Louis XVI
Painted in white, there is also a brush work to rechampir which has been done
The shades of gold and silver therefore perfectly highlight the carvings of the cabinet. Moreover, this same rechampi gives even more relief to the carvings and moldings of this cabinet.
Finally, the interior was left in its raw oak color
Reverse mounted lock
One of all lock

Width: 140 cmH

Height: 230cm

Depth: 55cm

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