Sumène Wardrobe 17th Century

Rare and magnificent armoire dite de " Sumène " ,
Sumène , a very small village located on the borders of the Gard and Lozère departments " about 1500 inhabitants "...
Spectacular pediment decorated with an Indian head crowned with pearls, fleur-de-lys on both sides, finely sculpted drapery and multiple falls and scrolls of foliage throughout the pediment.
It opens with two six-panel leaves carved with floral, arabesque, scroll and geometric motifs.
The uprights and frame are straight and carved with bolt decoration, topped with serrated crosspieces at the bottom and carved with foliage at the top.
The top rail is carved with a frieze and multiple scrolls and flowers.
The sides are composed of six uneven panels with geometrical decoration, topped by a carved crosspiece with bolt decoration.
The whole resting on a straight crosspiece topped by a fine original cornice.
Walnut wood cabinet, entirely in its original condition...!
Small restorations due to wear.
Languedocien cabinet.
Epoque, mid-17th century circa "1650".
These cabinets are extremely rare, produced in a very short period of time.
Commissioned at the time by very well-to-do notable families.
Dimensions:
Height with pediment : 252cm
Height without pediment : 198cm
Width : 188cm
Depth : 54cm