Armoire in Exceptional Burl Cherrywood

An exceptional quality armoire with superior color and carving.  From the Bresse region of France with design and construction motifs and characteristics unique to this region. The body is constructed in cherry, while the panels are of highly figured field elm.  Dated in carving “1845”.  A drawer has been made for the interior which is in imitation of the workmanship outside.  All hardware original.  The interior has been covered in wall papered plywood panels which are easily removable.