Alsatian Strasbourg Armoire With Seven Ringed Columns And Bastion Cushion Decoration, Dated 1700

Alsatian Strasbourg wardrobe with two doors and two drawers, architectural facade punctuated by seven ringed columns, in the center of the doors a cushion with bastioned contours bordered by wavy moldings, sculpted decoration called "countryside" characteristic of the last quarter of the 17th century, with composed bouquets and draperies, central cartouche with laurel wreath with the number 1700, anniversary date of the change of century, The facade decorated with angel heads, is inlaid with geometric patterns simulating the marble facings covered the buildings of ancient Rome. The adaptation of this principle to furniture was initiated in Italy as early as the 16th century and the heads of the Strasbourg cabinetmaker guild adopted this principle to integrate it into their masterpieces, from the development of the Renaissance in Alsace, to keep the design until 1715. This beautiful collector's item, a ceremonial piece of furniture often intended for reception rooms, could be the centerpiece of a classic interior, or complete a contemporary interior alongside a designer glass or marble table. Dimensions: overall length of the cornice 200cm, depth of the cornice 77cm width at the body 180cm, depth at the body 57cm, overall depth at the base in front of the sculpture 70cm height 212cm